I mentioned recently that Nick is in the process of picking a college. There’s so much to consider with this. Where will he go? As a mom, obviously I’d rather it be close to home. A dorm or an apartment? This got me looking to see what kind of choices there were out there. If he were to go to USF, he’d be close, and there’s all kinds of choices for USF apartments.
Of course, for the first year or so, he’d probably be better in a dorm. But if he’s anything like me (and sometimes he is), eventually, he might want more freedom than that. And strangely, I’ve heard that living off campus can actually be a lot cheaper than living in the dorms. I never went to college, and one thing that amazed me was the cost of room and board…in some cases (depending on the college), it can almost be more expensive than tuition!
The whole college thing is a learning experience for me. Something I thought I was prepared for. As it comes closer and becomes more real, I’m not so sure. I’d be interested in hearing how others dealt with this whole thing. Is it all as hard as it seems so far? Talk to me!
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Ir can’t be an easy decision.
Oh, believe me, as a mother I understand the array of emotions you are going through right now and how hard it is to figure out what’s best for each individual young adult. I still have a daughter way over on the other side of the United States going to college…close to you. We need to talk! I truly miss staying better in touch with you.