Anonymous wrote:VT is a serious top pick for my junior. Two questions:

1) For a boy that HATES football and basketball, is this an issue? He is really social and likes sports, just hates these two sports, so he's really looking for a school where the social culture doesn't revolve around football or basketball games.

2) I hadn't realized the part about no on-campus housing after freshman year. That's concerning. For kids coming from OOS, who likely won't know anyone in their freshman class, how do they find people? This seems stressful for a freshman, but maybe I'm just projecting that it would be stressful for me.

1. It’s fine if he doesn’t but he’ll probably end up loving the social experience around the big sports.

2. VT is extremely friendly. Live on a hall, keep his door open, don’t be a jerk, and he’ll have a group to get an apartment with by fall break.

VT is a serious top pick for my junior. Two questions:

1) For a boy that HATES football and basketball, is this an issue? He is really social and likes sports, just hates these two sports, so he's really looking for a school where the social culture doesn't revolve around football or basketball games.

2) I hadn't realized the part about no on-campus housing after freshman year. That's concerning. For kids coming from OOS, who likely won't know anyone in their freshman class, how do they find people? This seems stressful for a freshman, but maybe I'm just projecting that it would be stressful for me.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s funny because the snobs that bash VT and choose to not enroll elsewhere are helping VT preserve its character. VT’s historically has always catered to students that are hard workers looking for practical solutions. They are genuine and being able to be yourself makes most people happy.

That is very different from W&M and UVA that were founded to essentially produce a new aristocracy.

I had a daughter at each VT and William and Mary.. what are you even talking about?

Wow. I was wondering the same. I have a daughter at UVA and am wondering if the poster has ever set foot on grounds. (*Prepares to be blasted as a snob for calling it "grounds."*)

My sister and my law school roomate were both UVA grads and I have to say that I found all the references to "the University" "Mr. Jefferson" "on grounds" and "the lawn" to be a bit off-putting....in addition to the sorority row culture. That was some years ago so perhaps it has all changed, but it would surprise me a bit if the culture that persisted for over 200 years have changed totally in the last couple decades. My niece goes there now and her SM posts look very similar to the vibe from my sister's day (although perhaps they no longer wear dresses and hats to football games).

I mean, that sort of historical-fancy vibe is fine --- some kids really like that. And I know at least one UVA grad that went total counter-culture as a result, so not everyone has to buy into that scene. But I can see PP's point that it's a different vibe than what you'd find at VT.

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Anonymous wrote:One of our kids is an upperclassman there. Loves it, but VT is a perfect fit for kid's personality. Kid is self sufficient (kid applied to colleges all on their own, said they didn't need our help at all and got it done solo other than needing our debit card for the application fee), disciplined, competitive, smart, driven, independent, humorous, down to earth, a hard worker but doesn't boast, has stepped up and slayed in the hardest classes, can pull an all nighter as need be, works a retail job like it's a real job without complaint, is planning to get a Ph.D. Is smart enough for UVA, but would be highly, HIGHLY repelled by the haughty atmosphere there. Go Hokies. It's a great school!

I'm sure your kid is smart enough, but how do you know so much about the "haughty" atmosphere there? Lol.

I, like my kid, have met UVA people. In our own neighborhood, for starters. Not just one, but a dozen. They are, [b]without exception, quite haughty. Always have to one-u[/b]p. Never can be down to earth, or light in step. Always have a condescending veneer. Never really have much of a sense of humor. Take themselves WAY too seriously. Always need to appear superior to others. It's all in the eyes. I see it in their eyes. I met a neighbor for the first time and it was in the eyes. I thought to myself "Hmm, I wonder if they went to UVA" and sure enough, within a few minutes, they announced how they went to UVA. Ding, ding, ding for the win. Like a Canadian mentioning they're from Canada, or someone who does Cross Fit mentioning they do Cross Fit, the UVA person cannot keep it to themselves. They. Have. To. Let. You. Know. They are obnoxious. They are all similar.

No, they are not. This is a myth perpetrated by moms whose kids were rejected, were not contenders (like one of my kids) or were rejected themselves. WITHOUT EXCEPTION. My other kid did go to UVA, so I met manystudents and their parents, have now served on parent groups, have gotten to know the faculty, and now counsel the new students. I have never met a "haughty" person amongst them. It is a PUBLIC school with almost 1/3 from OOS. How on earth can you conclude that all 26,000 students are "haughty". The students there are grateful to have gotten in. And very nice. So please go fling your trash elsewhere.

DP. The "kids who were rejected" trope is just that - a silly trope. Lots of kids are accepted to both schools and *choose* VT. You're actually perpetuating your own myth.

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Anonymous wrote:One of our kids is an upperclassman there. Loves it, but VT is a perfect fit for kid's personality. Kid is self sufficient (kid applied to colleges all on their own, said they didn't need our help at all and got it done solo other than needing our debit card for the application fee), disciplined, competitive, smart, driven, independent, humorous, down to earth, a hard worker but doesn't boast, has stepped up and slayed in the hardest classes, can pull an all nighter as need be, works a retail job like it's a real job without complaint, is planning to get a Ph.D. Is smart enough for UVA, but would be highly, HIGHLY repelled by the haughty atmosphere there. Go Hokies. It's a great school!

I'm sure your kid is smart enough, but how do you know so much about the "haughty" atmosphere there? Lol.

I, like my kid, have met UVA people. In our own neighborhood, for starters. Not just one, but a dozen. They are, without exception, quite haughty. Always have to one-up. Never can be down to earth, or light in step. Always have a condescending veneer. Never really have much of a sense of humor. Take themselves WAY too seriously. Always need to appear superior to others. It's all in the eyes. I see it in their eyes. I met a neighbor for the first time and it was in the eyes. I thought to myself "Hmm, I wonder if they went to UVA" and sure enough, within a few minutes, they announced how they went to UVA. Ding, ding, ding for the win. Like a Canadian mentioning they're from Canada, or someone who does Cross Fit mentioning they do Cross Fit, the UVA person cannot keep it to themselves. They. Have. To. Let. You. Know. They are obnoxious. They are all similar.

You’re not wrong lol DP

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Anonymous wrote:One of our kids is an upperclassman there. Loves it, but VT is a perfect fit for kid's personality. Kid is self sufficient (kid applied to colleges all on their own, said they didn't need our help at all and got it done solo other than needing our debit card for the application fee), disciplined, competitive, smart, driven, independent, humorous, down to earth, a hard worker but doesn't boast, has stepped up and slayed in the hardest classes, can pull an all nighter as need be, works a retail job like it's a real job without complaint, is planning to get a Ph.D. Is smart enough for UVA, but would be highly, HIGHLY repelled by the haughty atmosphere there. Go Hokies. It's a great school!

My DD is a senior at VT - is your son single? He sounds great.

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Anonymous wrote:One of our kids is an upperclassman there. Loves it, but VT is a perfect fit for kid's personality. Kid is self sufficient (kid applied to colleges all on their own, said they didn't need our help at all and got it done solo other than needing our debit card for the application fee), disciplined, competitive, smart, driven, independent, humorous, down to earth, a hard worker but doesn't boast, has stepped up and slayed in the hardest classes, can pull an all nighter as need be, works a retail job like it's a real job without complaint, is planning to get a Ph.D. Is smart enough for UVA, but would be highly, HIGHLY repelled by the haughty atmosphere there. Go Hokies. It's a great school!

I'm sure your kid is smart enough, but how do you know so much about the "haughty" atmosphere there? Lol.

I, like my kid, have met UVA people. In our own neighborhood, for starters. Not just one, but a dozen. They are, [b]without exception, quite haughty. Always have to one-u[/b]p. Never can be down to earth, or light in step. Always have a condescending veneer. Never really have much of a sense of humor. Take themselves WAY too seriously. Always need to appear superior to others. It's all in the eyes. I see it in their eyes. I met a neighbor for the first time and it was in the eyes. I thought to myself "Hmm, I wonder if they went to UVA" and sure enough, within a few minutes, they announced how they went to UVA. Ding, ding, ding for the win. Like a Canadian mentioning they're from Canada, or someone who does Cross Fit mentioning they do Cross Fit, the UVA person cannot keep it to themselves. They. Have. To. Let. You. Know. They are obnoxious. They are all similar.

No, they are not. This is a myth perpetrated by moms whose kids were rejected, were not contenders (like one of my kids) or were rejected themselves. WITHOUT EXCEPTION. My other kid did go to UVA, so I met manystudents and their parents, have now served on parent groups, have gotten to know the faculty, and now counsel the new students. I have never met a "haughty" person amongst them. It is a PUBLIC school with almost 1/3 from OOS. How on earth can you conclude that all 26,000 students are "haughty". The students there are grateful to have gotten in. And very nice. So please go fling your trash elsewhere.

I see it in their eyes...

LOL... reminded of the line " I see dead people"


But mostly true. I recall one American Idol Episode where the girl 'declared' that she goes to UVA and then paused for an applause for that statement.. and none came.. lol!!

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Anonymous wrote:One of our kids is an upperclassman there. Loves it, but VT is a perfect fit for kid's personality. Kid is self sufficient (kid applied to colleges all on their own, said they didn't need our help at all and got it done solo other than needing our debit card for the application fee), disciplined, competitive, smart, driven, independent, humorous, down to earth, a hard worker but doesn't boast, has stepped up and slayed in the hardest classes, can pull an all nighter as need be, works a retail job like it's a real job without complaint, is planning to get a Ph.D. Is smart enough for UVA, but would be highly, HIGHLY repelled by the haughty atmosphere there. Go Hokies. It's a great school!

I'm sure your kid is smart enough, but how do you know so much about the "haughty" atmosphere there? Lol.

I, like my kid, have met UVA people. In our own neighborhood, for starters. Not just one, but a dozen. They are, without exception, quite haughty. Always have to one-up. Never can be down to earth, or light in step. Always have a condescending veneer. Never really have much of a sense of humor. Take themselves WAY too seriously. Always need to appear superior to others. It's all in the eyes. I see it in their eyes. I met a neighbor for the first time and it was in the eyes. I thought to myself "Hmm, I wonder if they went to UVA" and sure enough, within a few minutes, they announced how they went to UVA. Ding, ding, ding for the win. Like a Canadian mentioning they're from Canada, or someone who does Cross Fit mentioning they do Cross Fit, the UVA person cannot keep it to themselves. They. Have. To. Let. You. Know. They are obnoxious. They are all similar.

You’re not wrong lol DP

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Anonymous wrote:One of our kids is an upperclassman there. Loves it, but VT is a perfect fit for kid's personality. Kid is self sufficient (kid applied to colleges all on their own, said they didn't need our help at all and got it done solo other than needing our debit card for the application fee), disciplined, competitive, smart, driven, independent, humorous, down to earth, a hard worker but doesn't boast, has stepped up and slayed in the hardest classes, can pull an all nighter as need be, works a retail job like it's a real job without complaint, is planning to get a Ph.D. Is smart enough for UVA, but would be highly, HIGHLY repelled by the haughty atmosphere there. Go Hokies. It's a great school!

I'm sure your kid is smart enough, but how do you know so much about the "haughty" atmosphere there? Lol.

I, like my kid, have met UVA people. In our own neighborhood, for starters. Not just one, but a dozen. They are, without exception, quite haughty. Always have to one-up. Never can be down to earth, or light in step. Always have a condescending veneer. Never really have much of a sense of humor. Take themselves WAY too seriously. Always need to appear superior to others. It's all in the eyes. I see it in their eyes. I met a neighbor for the first time and it was in the eyes. I thought to myself "Hmm, I wonder if they went to UVA" and sure enough, within a few minutes, they announced how they went to UVA. Ding, ding, ding for the win. Like a Canadian mentioning they're from Canada, or someone who does Cross Fit mentioning they do Cross Fit, the UVA person cannot keep it to themselves. They. Have. To. Let. You. Know. They are obnoxious. They are all similar.

Anonymous wrote:One of our kids is an upperclassman there. Loves it, but VT is a perfect fit for kid's personality. Kid is self sufficient (kid applied to colleges all on their own, said they didn't need our help at all and got it done solo other than needing our debit card for the application fee), disciplined, competitive, smart, driven, independent, humorous, down to earth, a hard worker but doesn't boast, has stepped up and slayed in the hardest classes, can pull an all nighter as need be, works a retail job like it's a real job without complaint, is planning to get a Ph.D. Is smart enough for UVA, but would be highly, HIGHLY repelled by the haughty atmosphere there. Go Hokies. It's a great school!

I'm sure your kid is smart enough, but how do you know so much about the "haughty" atmosphere there? Lol.

One of our kids is an upperclassman there. Loves it, but VT is a perfect fit for kid's personality. Kid is self sufficient (kid applied to colleges all on their own, said they didn't need our help at all and got it done solo other than needing our debit card for the application fee), disciplined, competitive, smart, driven, independent, humorous, down to earth, a hard worker but doesn't boast, has stepped up and slayed in the hardest classes, can pull an all nighter as need be, works a retail job like it's a real job without complaint, is planning to get a Ph.D. Is smart enough for UVA, but would be highly, HIGHLY repelled by the haughty atmosphere there. Go Hokies. It's a great school!

My son is a liberal arts major at VT and absolutely loves it. He’s met great friends from all over and I’ve never seen him so happy / engaged, both academically and socially.

Anonymous wrote:DD is a senior. It’s been life changing experience for her. The job fairs are very well attended by companies. She found internships after sophomore and junior years and had a FT job offer in August before senior year.

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