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[quote] I do find that it's the parents that seem over the moon about UVa, much more so than the students themselves. This is just my experience from talking to families I know at UVa. And I'm no bitter parent, [b]my kids are just in Elem School[/b] and I'm sure I'd love the bargain you get at UVa too. But it is something that I've noticed, the students' reactions to their school are much more muted. Everyone I've talked to have said they like the school[b] but it's not really the enthusiastic "I Love it!!!" reaction that you hear from the parents[/b]. My guess is that, the students were pressed into going because of the instate tuition, that it would not be their first choice if money was not a factor.
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Then why are you on this thread? If you don't have any teenagers of your own, you could be completely misinterpreting the attitudes you are seeing. Teens these days are raised on social media and don't have the social skills of their parents.[/quote]

Could not be more wrong for this family.  I couldn't shoehorn my DD there out of the place if I wanted to. She and her friends LOVE the place. Love love love.  They (a group of about 75) are so happy.  Not one of them is into the Greek scene.  Three are in the Jefferson Society, the debate and literary society.  A number are on the school newspaper, the Daily Cavalier.  Others are into drama.  Three into political clubs. They've all found their niche and are so happy there.  I've not heard of one single complaint or student in her class that wants to leave.[/quote]

This is my experience with my DD as well. She adores it, as do all her friends. They are very attached to the school and based on the loyal and devoted alums, I would say it's students not parents who love the place. UVA is not for every kid. That's true for most schools but [b]this board loves to trash UVA.[/b][/quote]

Nah - it's a perfectly fine school. No need to bash it. It is fun to bash the crazy UVA boosters on here though. 
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