Winter Session Suggestions for Freshmen?

LINYMOM
Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:09:39 +0000

DD came home and was thrilled to really have no school obligations. She got some time at her old job, hung out with friends, and took a trip with me to visit her grandparents. Also, since her friends went back earlier than she did, she took a trip to visit them (Mega Bus).

She wanted to do a study abroad freshman year/winter session, but didn’t have the prerequisites. This January, she is doing a study abroad program (6 credits in her major). If she didn’t get into the program, I was going to suggest either a course at a local community college (less $ than UD) or work experience in her field in NYC (even if they didn’t pay her - it would be worth it to me to buy her the train ticket and have her get a taste of the real world!). Through my contacts and my DH’s, I’m hoping that someone would take free help.

FYI - there are special scholarships just for UD freshmen for study abroad. There are also certain study abroad programs that they really encourage for freshmen. I think the deadlines are coming up though, so check it out soon. I would not discount this as an option, even if she is undecided.