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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Do you have a kid that is starting college during Covid. If not, your opinion isn't really relevant here. [/quote]

Agree. That being said as a mom of twins starting college during COVID, I offer similar advice. BUT - everyone's case is different and what works for one kid might not for another. So, OP, please take all advice with grain of salt.

As for me and my situation....
Both my DD and DS are moving on campus (for how long remains to be seen) - both within driving distance.

DS already moved in and miserable now that fall soccer season postponed/cancelled. Several teammates and other athletes already quit and went home (apparently they can't even practice right now due to COVID concerns). My advice to DS was to suck it up and finish at least entire year. Soccer was postponed - who knows if there will be season in spring but you went to college for education not to play.

DD's campus move-in was pushed to September - all classes start online next week. Then after campus move-in, only 1 class will be in person (but that may change).

I am fine with both being on-campus. Majority of their friends are also on-campus. What happens next remains to be seen....will there be COVID outbreaks? 100% yes. Will all colleges/universities likely be 100% online at some point...most likely.  Will that mean all kids are sent home?  Depends on schools, unless the VA Governor issues a mandate.

If all classes end up being online for DS/DD and at that point they want to come home because the campus is "dead"....I would say ok....BUT deciding to actually quit school (dropping out) and come home is not an option for my kids. They have to stick it out at least 1 year and then transfer if still wanting to leave. 
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My dd isnt dropping out.  She is coming home but is going to zoom from home rather than her small dorm room![/quote]

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