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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In VA, we've got state schools that are "away" from home (DC area).  But UMD is right here at home (DC area).  I think your son just wants to not be right here at home![/quote]

This is the challenge for MD residents. Similarly, NoVA kids often don't want to consider George Mason because it's close to home. I grew up in LA and refused to apply to UCLA. But VA and CA both have lots of excellent in-state/away from home options.

If UMD is the best and most affordable option and it's just the "away" piece that is a problem,  I agree with PP to look into options to get some of that away experience in other ways. Could be a year of study abroad, summer programs, encourage them to apply for summer internships in other cities. Do they have housing options where you might be put with more OOS/international students so you can meet a wider range of people? Agree that you will not visit them or ask them to come home for family events.

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Don’t bet on it.
   this is helpful. We also have not yet visited UMD (because of Covid). Perhaps a visit will spark enthusiasm. [/quote][/quote]

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