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Post by huskergal on Jun 30, 2014 0:19:11 GMT
I can't believe that my son will be going to college. What are you doing to get ready for your child to head off and when will they be leaving?
I did some shopping yesterday. He will move into the dorms August 21. He is going to the same school that I attended and will actually be in the same dorm that I lived in.
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Post by Memo on Jun 30, 2014 0:22:17 GMT
Me, me! Our oldest is going to school about 3-1/2 hours away from us. He has Asperger's, so I'm trying to gather as much info and get him as comfortable as possible. We've visited the campus at least 4 times in the last couple of years and feel confident that he will do well. I just need to get him interested in dorm shopping so he has what he needs!
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Post by Jili on Jun 30, 2014 0:26:11 GMT
We will. I can't believe it. We have a weeks vacation planned, and my dd will also get her wisdom teeth pulled before she leaves. There is a lot to do to get ready. It feels kind of overwhelming, actually. I'm thinking about what needs and making lists, but I'd like her to take the lead. As usual, though, she's living in the moment and enjoying her summer.
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Post by luanne on Jun 30, 2014 0:27:23 GMT
My daughter will be going to school but it is a bit different that traditional college. She is attending beauty school 45 min away. The days that she will not have to work her evening coaching job she will be staying with her cousin in her apartment close to beauty school. On the days she works she will stay at home. So gets to experience a bit of both worlds.
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Post by hop2 on Jun 30, 2014 0:28:46 GMT
Wow how nice that you'll know 'exactly' what he'll be going thru. That's an interesting connection. I've got one more year before college for real but we have a trial run this summer as my oldest is at a precollege program for a month this summer. We dropped her off and moved her in today. So I've just completed the whole making sure she has everything she needs for 'dorm' life. Sheets because ours weren't the extra long ones. And other stuff I just bought as it came I sale over the last few weeks. ( cleaning supplies etc) She's been wound up all week with excitement and anxiety. One minute she was excited and the next minute she was apprehensive. She was a handful this week to deal with due to her cycling emotions. I missed her the minute we drive off.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 0:34:26 GMT
This was us last year. I just started buying stuff pretty early so it didn't all hit at one time. This year, both girlies still need dorm fridges, so I am waiting until the go on sale at Target close to school starting.
Hugs to all the moms who are doing this first time...I will say a year out, you will be amazed at how much your child has matured/grown/changed!
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Post by heckofagal on Jun 30, 2014 1:05:03 GMT
Huskergal - I think you are my cyber twin! My oldest daughter will be leaving for her first year of college this fall and will move into the same dorm I lived in for 2 years on Aug 21. (Her dad and I both actually graduated from this school.) I filled a plastic bin with some supplies she will need and that was part of her grad gift. But she just reminded me today that we still need to go buy her bedding and additional supplies. I actually kind of had a bit of a freak out moment today though as I realized that date is going to sneak up on us real quick! And I'm not quite ready to let go. 
I also have a few other things to freak out about. I'm losing my job and will need to start the job hunt again soon. This is the 3rd time in like 11 years and the last 2 times I kind of struggled to find a job so I am a bit nervous. I had just gotten back to my salary from my previous job so I'm hoping I don't have to take another step back again.Also a dear friend of mine is most likely moving out of state with a job transfer in the next few months. And last but not least, my dear brother in law is nearing the end of a lengthy battle with cancer, and I know his death is going to devastate my entire family.
OK, just typing all that out giving me an anxiety attack! 
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 1:14:45 GMT
DS starts college in the fall. He was awarded with three scholarships and he has a grant so his first two years are covered. He is attending a local college so it's close to home (or our town since he doesn't have a secure residence right now).
His plan was two years college and then CHP academy.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 30, 2014 1:22:58 GMT
Me.
And he is going something like 8 hours away. And joining the National Guard.
I am, I think, in complete and utter denial and keep texting him pictures of himself when he was a little person. I plan on crying and wailing and nashing my teeth when he leaves.
(I am only sort of kidding. Not the texting part, I am texting him baby pictures. It is funny. LOL)
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jun 30, 2014 1:33:18 GMT
I am on the other end. My youngest will be going off to college this fall. We will be empty nesters. yikes!! I think having my youngest leave has been much harder then our oldest. Oldest dd was SOOO ready to be gone, and only 2 1/2 hrs away. Youngest dd has been such a joy this yr, and is going 4 hrs away.
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Post by fotos4u2 on Jun 30, 2014 1:48:46 GMT
Well it's not technically her first time with college, but oldest dd is transferring to a 4 year university that is about a 6 hour drive from here in the fall (start in August)--or at least that is the plan. At the moment we're all freaking out a bit because while she got into the school, she's on the waitlist for housing! Thankfully dd does have a back up school--she's been accepted to a more local university that she could live at home or live with family and attend. However, she really likes the other school so she's trying to figure out her other options.
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Post by Anita on Jun 30, 2014 2:08:30 GMT
My oldest is leaving, and I'm having a really hard time with it She is going to a college that is about 1 1/2 hours away, so at least it's not too far. I'm so excited for her, but sad for me. One of my friends summed it up perfectly - she told me that it's ok to be happy for her, but sad for me because my dinner table is changing. We almost always eat dinner as a family, so it will be strange for her not to be there. I feel like I'm a horrible person for being sad. As part of her scholarship, she gets to live in the Honors College Apartments free. She's very excited, but the thought of her being in an apartment is so strange to me! I'm trying to figure out everything that she'll need, but we probably won't know more details until her orientation on July 18th. Anita |
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Post by tidegirl on Jun 30, 2014 2:15:14 GMT
My oldest is going off to college in August. It is about 4 hours from us and will be living on campus. He will not have a vehicle this year. I am so excited for him. He is very ready to go and experience college life. He went to orientation last week and really liked his dorm. He matched roommates with a friend so he feels comfortable with that as well. Since it is a state university he will have friends already in place from high school, from our town and from various state wide activities he has participated in . He is looking forward to meeting lots of new people as well. It will be an adjustment for our family but it will be a good thing.  |
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Post by Anita on Jun 30, 2014 2:17:27 GMT
My oldest is going off to college in August. It is about 4 hours from us and will be living on campus. He will not have a vehicle this year. I am so excited for him. He is very ready to go and experience college life. He went to orientation last week and really liked his dorm. He matched roommates with a friend so he feels comfortable with that as well. Since it is a state university he will have friends already in place from high school, from our town and from various state wide activities he has participated in . He is looking forward to meeting lots of new people as well. It will be an adjustment for our family but it will be a good thing. I love your attitude! Anita |
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Post by aljack on Jun 30, 2014 2:30:08 GMT
Me! So many emotions right now. I am trying to get my house cleaned up so focusing on that right now. It will hit me hard in August.
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Post by aljack on Jun 30, 2014 2:31:21 GMT
My oldest is going off to college in August. It is about 4 hours from us and will be living on campus. He will not have a vehicle this year. I am so excited for him. He is very ready to go and experience college life. He went to orientation last week and really liked his dorm. He matched roommates with a friend so he feels comfortable with that as well. Since it is a state university he will have friends already in place from high school, from our town and from various state wide activities he has participated in . He is looking forward to meeting lots of new people as well. It will be an adjustment for our family but it will be a good thing. I love your positive approach! Thanks for sharing! |
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Post by chichilabamba on Jun 30, 2014 2:42:45 GMT
Jill, I too have an Aspy going to college this fall. He's learned how to do his own laundry and we're slowly getting everything together. He's asked his online friends what to bring. He'll be living on campus, but he's only an hour away.
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Post by Memo on Jun 30, 2014 2:45:53 GMT
Jill, I too have an Aspy going to college this fall. He's learned how to do his own laundry and we're slowly getting everything together. He's asked his online friends what to bring. He'll be living on campus, but he's only an hour away. Does your son know his roommate? That's really the biggest unknown for us. My son has tried to chat with his roommate, but he's been pretty reticent. We just told him that he and his roommate may not end up being friends, but they need to learn to live together. |
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Post by MizIndependent on Jun 30, 2014 2:52:09 GMT
I do and I'm still trying to figure out what we're doing, lol.
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Post by chichilabamba on Jun 30, 2014 2:56:21 GMT
Jill, I too have an Aspy going to college this fall. He's learned how to do his own laundry and we're slowly getting everything together. He's asked his online friends what to bring. He'll be living on campus, but he's only an hour away. Does your son know his roommate? That's really the biggest unknown for us. My son has tried to chat with his roommate, but he's been pretty reticent. We just told him that he and his roommate may not end up being friends, but they need to learn to live together. |
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Post by chichilabamba on Jun 30, 2014 2:56:46 GMT
Jill, I too have an Aspy going to college this fall. He's learned how to do his own laundry and we're slowly getting everything together. He's asked his online friends what to bring. He'll be living on campus, but he's only an hour away. Does your son know his roommate? That's really the biggest unknown for us. My son has tried to chat with his roommate, but he's been pretty reticent. We just told him that he and his roommate may not end up being friends, but they need to learn to live together. |
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Post by chichilabamba on Jun 30, 2014 2:57:06 GMT
Jill, I too have an Aspy going to college this fall. He's learned how to do his own laundry and we're slowly getting everything together. He's asked his online friends what to bring. He'll be living on campus, but he's only an hour away. Does your son know his roommate? That's really the biggest unknown for us. My son has tried to chat with his roommate, but he's been pretty reticent. We just told him that he and his roommate may not end up being friends, but they need to learn to live together. |
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Post by chichilabamba on Jun 30, 2014 3:03:42 GMT
Not yet Memo, but I'm not worried about it but they should be ok once they meet.
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Post by worrywart on Jun 30, 2014 3:05:25 GMT
Wow! I have been thinking about this and wondering if I was the only person whose life was in a state of uncertainty/stress/growth etc (all of the above). My ds is leaving in mid August and will be 3 1/2 hours away. I can't believe he will be without me! He needs it...it will be good for him but dang it is hard!!!!
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Post by wiipii2 on Jun 30, 2014 3:21:03 GMT
My oldest is leaving at the end of August and I'm almost panic stricken about it. She's had a really rough 3 years medically and we've almost lost her a few times so that is REALLY playing into my worries. She is so excited though, its hard not to be excited for her when she talks about it.
I'm going to miss my little girl so much…
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Post by huskergal on Jun 30, 2014 3:32:58 GMT
My son got his roommate's information. Neither one has contacted each other. I am hoping it will all be fine. The University makes the students fill out a roommate agreement so they can set ground rules for bedtime, study time, visitors, etc. I think that is a fantastic idea especially when the kids won't know each other. The University also provides the refrigerators.
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Post by huskergal on Jun 30, 2014 3:33:42 GMT
Huskergal - I think you are my cyber twin! My oldest daughter will be leaving for her first year of college this fall and will move into the same dorm I lived in for 2 years on Aug 21. (Her dad and I both actually graduated from this school.) I filled a plastic bin with some supplies she will need and that was part of her grad gift. But she just reminded me today that we still need to go buy her bedding and additional supplies. I actually kind of had a bit of a freak out moment today though as I realized that date is going to sneak up on us real quick! And I'm not quite ready to let go.
I also have a few other things to freak out about. I'm losing my job and will need to start the job hunt again soon. This is the 3rd time in like 11 years and the last 2 times I kind of struggled to find a job so I am a bit nervous. I had just gotten back to my salary from my previous job so I'm hoping I don't have to take another step back again.Also a dear friend of mine is most likely moving out of state with a job transfer in the next few months. And last but not least, my dear brother in law is nearing the end of a lengthy battle with cancer, and I know his death is going to devastate my entire family. OK, just typing all that out giving me an anxiety attack!
That is a lot on your plate. Good luck finding a job! |
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 30, 2014 4:06:08 GMT
My oldest is leaving. He's going to a school 5 hours away. He'll be rooming with his best friend, so he's comfortable there. We have started shopping for things he'll need, but still have a bit more to get. He goes July 19 for registration weekend and then we move him in the weekend of August 23rd. His younger sister is having the hardest time with it. I am going to miss him like crazy, but at the same time am so proud of him and happy that he's taking this next step.
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Post by finaledition on Jun 30, 2014 7:16:09 GMT
My oldest is going as well. He's off to his first choice college about 3.5 hours away. I'm actually jealous of him. I attended a state school close to home and lived with my mom. So I'm excited that he has the opportunity to live away from home, in a college town and experience many things I did not. His best friend is also attending (they are not rooming) and bf's senior brother (who is a great kid) is there. I feel good knowing that he has someone who can show him the ropes and help out if needed. This college is also a great place for weekend visits so we may be dropping in if we are feeling a little lonely without him around.
ETA my avatar was taken near the college my son will be attending, it's always been one of our favorite vacation destinations.
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