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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]B/K for sure. No regrets whatsoever!

- A full B/K family[/quote]

OP again.  Here's another question: how can a student make the most out of attending a big state university like UMD?  (Both parents went to privates, so this is foreign territory for us).  We would like for DD to experience study abroad, internships, and research.  Saving money will make study abroad very likely and there should easily be opportunities for research as a Banneker Key scholar.  We don't have to worry about paid internships, as student will not be stressed about money.  We live in the DC area, so it will be easy for DC to commute to summer opportunities, whether paid or not.

Are there any other opportunities that we should encourage DD to make?  One point of sadness is that DD will not experience having a significant international cohort at her school.  One of the previously mentioned schools (USC, Georgetown, Emory, Carnegie Mellon) would probably present more job opportunities after graduation, regardless of major, if DD decided not to do grad school. However, at this time, DD is strongly considering grad school.  I do not see DD being interested in investment banking or management consulting.

Also slightly worried that UMD administration does not seem to be as organized as that of many other privates.  This information has been gleaned from reading listservs about how different universities have responded to the coronavirus crisis.  However, DD is very excited about UMD and that is what is important.

Does anyone else think that UMD might become overenrolled next year due to the shaky economy?[/quote]

The B-K opportunity sounds to good to pass up.  Save your money for grad school.

The big issue is the one you've identified.  These state schools are like huge factories.  But maybe the B-K programs operates as a small school within a behemoth state school.  Look into that.

And, as parents who live nearby, you can stay in touch and visit your kid -- and she can come home on the odd weekend.  Keep an eye on your kid.  The biggest danger at a big school is that a kid develops a problem or gets in trouble, and know one notices or reports it.

Again, look into the level of supervision and care provided to B-K participants.  It's a legitimate question to ask the school, and probably more useful than posing the question on DCUM.

[b]If the B-K program doesn't provide the kind of supervision that is afforded as a matter of routine at a small, private college, then it will be up to you to do your best to fill that role.[/b]

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OP here.  The B/K program doesn't provide any "supervision" or special advising beyond the regular Honors College, as far as I know.  I certainly will be nearby to offer advice, but I already did that for 4 years in MCPS.  There is a special advisory program within the Psych department for students who are considering a PhD, so I am hoping that DD can participate in this.  Overall, I hope that the cohort from the Honors program is strong.[/quote]

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