Anonymous
Post 01/06/2020 11:24     Subject: When the safety becomes the top choice.
I can't believe someone would say UIUC's campus is "better" than Indiana's. IU is always on the most beautiful campus list. I am shocked. UIUC, definitely not beautiful, is so very spread out and difficult to navigate compared to IU where you can walk to everything you need.

If you are an engineering or CS major, UIUC is better. Illinois is also facing serious challenges with state funding due to the budget crisis.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2020 11:09     Subject: When the safety becomes the top choice.
Troll elsewhere.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2020 10:37     Subject: Re:When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You really need to visit University of Illinois before you decide on IU. It's a much better school and has a great campus.


Illinois may be too expensive -- without merit aid. We do not know yet. And it is Iowa State not Indiana U. Illinois is looking to be about 50K vs 30K.


Curious how DCUM can get over the square state, Trumpland ickiness if it means saving a few bucks.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2020 09:48     Subject: Re:When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:You really need to visit University of Illinois before you decide on IU. It's a much better school and has a great campus.


Illinois may be too expensive -- without merit aid. We do not know yet. And it is Iowa State not Indiana U. Illinois is looking to be about 50K vs 30K.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2020 09:22     Subject: Re:When the safety becomes the top choice.
You really need to visit University of Illinois before you decide on IU. It's a much better school and has a great campus.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2020 08:30     Subject: Re:When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:UW in Madison has a fantastic program. Nice college town and it is 45 degrees and sunny right now.


That was my DC’s beloved safety. Now applying there for grad school.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2020 08:26     Subject: When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Well, if it is a safety, perhaps she will get some $$$.


She did. Cost is the same as our state school. Only down side is it is far, and we are worried about the distance and the winter.


Sierra has great prices on winter gear. Make the cross country drive once for initial move-in then planes the rest of the way. She will be fine.


FWIW, if SW Air has nonstops to the university’s local airport, she can move in that way. Four free bags (two carry-on; 2 checked) per flyer. Especially easy if one or both parents is accompanying her to school or flying out for Parents’ Weekend. Ship big stuff (comforter, pillows) ahead, if need be — or buy them there or through Amazon.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2020 20:37     Subject: When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:Hey, if you can survive upper midwest winter, you can survive anything! Besides, tends to make for great stories if you move elsewhere.

This is so kid dependent, but I think college is such a great time to try something new. And moving away from home, even to live on a college campus, requires and fosters so much independence. There's no "bring your laundry home every weekend" stuff going on. If you have a car, you have to figure out how to keep it in working order on your own. Can't rely on mom and dad to bring you groceries every week. it makes you grow up a lot more, in a good way.

FWIW, I'm from suburban Baltimore, went to a "directional" school in Minnesota (they don't have directionals, but I didn't attend University of Minnesota, let's put it that way), and did my grad work in International Relations in DC. I don't believe for one second that going to a non-elite mid-western undergrad held me back.


Nah, Ames isn't "upper midwest". There is no comparison to Minnesota, North Dakota, upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin. Your DD will be fine in Iowa. Just tell her to stay off the Interstate in storms
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2020 19:52     Subject: When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:You could sequester all the carbon we need sequestered if we changed the factory beef model to grass-fed. Maybe she should intern with a farmer for a gap year before attending a school sponsored by big ag.


+100. Look up the Land Institute as well.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2020 18:40     Subject: When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You have a smart kid. She will do fine wherever she goes. Kudos.



But she'd do even better at IU. Op PERDONT.


It’s true Bloomington is a hair warmer than WL.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2020 12:54     Subject: When the safety becomes the top choice.
Fabulous school, nice!
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2020 12:49     Subject: When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:You have a smart kid. She will do fine wherever she goes. Kudos.



But she'd do even better at IU. Op PERDONT.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2020 11:46     Subject: Re:When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My DD ended up at her safety - by choice - and it's been a terrific fit for her. She's in her third year and loves her program, her teachers, and is doing really well academically and socially. She got a nice merit aid package when she was accepted which sealed the deal for her. It's not the name brand SLAC she originally had her eyes on, but I'm proud of her for weighing all her options and making the best choice for her.

I love seeing stories like this. The smart play is 'fit' over 'prestige'. Great for your daughter and her future.

Where you go is not who you'll be. - Frank Bruni


15:03 here -

Thanks for your kind words. She went to a competitive private (non big 3) and the college counseling program was amazing. They reinforced the notion that every kid should love their safety. I never pushed her towards a particular school or track, but it's pretty hard to avoid the super competitive atmosphere in DC. She has zero regrets, and financially it's such a win and gives her lots options for grad school.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2020 10:21     Subject: Re:When the safety becomes the top choice.
Anonymous wrote:My DD ended up at her safety - by choice - and it's been a terrific fit for her. She's in her third year and loves her program, her teachers, and is doing really well academically and socially. She got a nice merit aid package when she was accepted which sealed the deal for her. It's not the name brand SLAC she originally had her eyes on, but I'm proud of her for weighing all her options and making the best choice for her.

I love seeing stories like this. The smart play is 'fit' over 'prestige'. Great for your daughter and her future.

Where you go is not who you'll be. - Frank Bruni
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2020 16:30     Subject: When the safety becomes the top choice.
You could sequester all the carbon we need sequestered if we changed the factory beef model to grass-fed. Maybe she should intern with a farmer for a gap year before attending a school sponsored by big ag.