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[quote=Anonymous]It's a difficult situation and I understand.  Our DC likewise became enamored with a school we were just ~meh~ about and when they got more serious, we requested that they visit again, talk to professors about their field of interest, stay overnight, etc.  They did all of that and still wanted to go there.

We had said that they could go wherever they wanted subject to our budget, and we abided by that commitment despite our own reservations and wish that DC go elsewhere.

DC is now a junior and moderately happy at their school of choice.  Occasionally DC has raised the question of why school is so expensive, whether it would have been a better experience at a different school, whether there would have been more course offerings in their major, etc.  We say nothing other than that they made the choice that they wanted at the time and will get the degree, mission accomplished.  We have encouraged DC to seek opportunities wherever possible, e.g. study abroad, summer classes, etc.

Although we would have preferred that DC have chosen a different school, this has worked out ok, and perhaps most importantly, it was DC's own decision - their first adult decision - and they have to live with it, for better and for worse.  Had we pressured DC to choose a different school, the above conversations would have included directing blame at us.  (I assure you of that, LOL.)  I actually think that is an important facet of the process because it makes DC 100% responsible for everything relating to their higher education.

Good luck, OP.[/quote]

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