Where's your college kid going for spring break?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS: tennis academy for 7 days, cost of $3000 including flight, meal, room & board

DD: golf academy for 7 days, cost of $3000 including flight, meal, room & board

Why the price tags?

[Anonymous]

Mine don't go anywhere if they can't pay 100% of the expense. They are welcomed at home or family vacation if we go.

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Anonymous wrote:Staying at school with friends. Working and enjoying the city without homework and classes. Might take a few short trips to nearby cities to explore.

Are students allowed to stay on campus over Christmas and spring break? Are dining halls open?

Spring break yes. Winter break, no

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son had a spring break trip each of his four years. New Orleans, Panama Beach, Bahamas and Belize. He was on full academic scholarship so I thought he earned it.

I would pay for that too. Otherwise, nothing.

My child chose another school over a full ride. So no extra money to her

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son had a spring break trip each of his four years. New Orleans, Panama Beach, Bahamas and Belize. He was on full academic scholarship so I thought he earned it.

I would pay for that too. Otherwise, nothing.

My child chose another school over a full ride. So no extra money to her

Same here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My son had a spring break trip each of his four years. New Orleans, Panama Beach, Bahamas and Belize. He was on full academic scholarship so I thought he earned it.

I would pay for that too. Otherwise, nothing.

My child chose another school over a full ride. So no extra money to her

I guess she is not that bright.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son had a spring break trip each of his four years. New Orleans, Panama Beach, Bahamas and Belize. He was on full academic scholarship so I thought he earned it.

I would pay for that too. Otherwise, nothing.

My child chose another school over a full ride. So no extra money to her

I guess she is not that bright.

Well the school was U of Alabama - Huntsville. After visiting she realized she wanted a much more diverse school. Ended up with another with good merit. Brought it down to 20K. We said we would pay it, but she had to earn spending money and and global experiences on her own. She works part time during school and is in the co-op program. I think she made the right choice. Still not going to hand her money for a fun trip though. It amazes me how many parents do.

[Anonymous]

I'm excited for DC to experience traveling on his own. And happy to pay if he'll let me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son had a spring break trip each of his four years. New Orleans, Panama Beach, Bahamas and Belize. He was on full academic scholarship so I thought he earned it.

I would pay for that too. Otherwise, nothing.

My child chose another school over a full ride. So no extra money to her

I guess she is not that bright.

Well the school was U of Alabama - Huntsville. After visiting she realized she wanted a much more diverse school. Ended up with another with good merit. Brought it down to 20K. We said we would pay it, but she had to earn spending money and and global experiences on her own. She works part time during school and is in the co-op program. I think she made the right choice. Still not going to hand her money for a fun trip though. It amazes me how many parents do.

There’s a reason the U of Alabama Huntsville diploma is sold at a deep discount.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm excited for DC to experience traveling on his own. And happy to pay if he'll let me.

He is a grown ass man. Don’t be that mom

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm excited for DC to experience traveling on his own. And happy to pay if he'll let me.

He is a grown ass man. Don’t be that mom

Be what mom?

-np

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm excited for DC to experience traveling on his own. And happy to pay if he'll let me.

He is a grown ass man. Don’t be that mom

Be what mom?

-np

NP. The kind of mom who will have adult child who doesn’t understand the value of money or working/saving for the things you want vs things you need.

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Anonymous wrote:On a research trip to California. She doesn’t know anyone who goes on Spring Break trips. I think that is a thing for the rich and non motivated.

LOL... WTH is a research trip?

Not the PP, but most colleges with research positions take trips with those professors on breaks. My son did multiple ones, even as an undergrad. You usually pay for the airfare, but everything else is paid for by the school. New Mexico was his favorite.

Oh you mean conferences?

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Actually he is insisting on paying which is why I would like to treat him. DC has saved a significant amount from summer intenships and invested wisely.
He's on a mission and is always the responsible, hardworking kid. Part of the job as a mom with this kind of kid is encouraging him to fully enjoy the journey too.
I want him to feel free to take full advantage of this rare break. I don't have the same transition to adulthood concern as the critical poster.

[Anonymous]

Going to a beach with friends. Paying using his leftover scholarships money and I am okay with it. He is on a full ride merit.