tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post4626415446810389347..comments2024-02-01T01:07:51.195-08:00Comments on about last weekend: How To Pick A CollegeAbout Last Weekendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-51383321956700898622013-09-16T16:48:52.160-07:002013-09-16T16:48:52.160-07:00Nice and sunny!Nice and sunny!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-484919148656229572013-08-28T07:41:01.821-07:002013-08-28T07:41:01.821-07:00My grandaughter Alice has just spent a year at Flo...My grandaughter Alice has just spent a year at Florida Uni<br />(Gainsville?)<br />Just for interest I 'interviewed' her on her impressions.<br />All in all she wouldn't have missed the experience.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-59068323519471419872013-08-27T12:28:36.612-07:002013-08-27T12:28:36.612-07:00Yes, the coaching Arggh!! Also one girl I know who...Yes, the coaching Arggh!! Also one girl I know who got into an ivy league said she'd shown her essay to ten professionals, but then is it her real work?About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-92218799895977720142013-08-26T22:46:30.167-07:002013-08-26T22:46:30.167-07:00Jody,
This post was the best. Really made my nigh...Jody,<br /> This post was the best. Really made my night. Harley sounds like our almost 15 year old. I completely agree that this college entry experience has gotten out of hand. You live in an area similar to mine, and the stress about it is real. My son is only a sophomore, yet already parents in our grade have hired private college counselors to start the process of coaching them on their essays and finding the right schools. <br /><br />In my heart I just feel like this is something that needs to come from the kids. I hate the feeling that I am letting my kid down if I don't pay this ridiculous amount for this. That doesn't even include all the private SAT tutoring everyone gets as well. The micro-managing never stops. What happens when they get to that elite school and the parents aren't there?<br /><br />Let's be honest, it's what you do with your degree that counts the most. There was two wonderful recent articles about the most successful and also the highest paid execs in Silicon Valley and you know what? The top guys all came from San Jose State, then Berkeley, then Stanford. The state school kids are more scrappy and middle class. That can equate to hard workers.<br /><br />Junior college sounds like a smart option and perfect for guys like Harley and my son too. I also think kids are so young when they begin college. An extra year or two may help them make a better decision about what they really want to do. That is smart! Harley sounds like he's going to enjoy life and that is a huge part of success in my book!<br /><br />You are a good mama Jody. xxKimkim at northerncalstyle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12710545630442890027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-54930330515437648702013-08-26T19:01:49.623-07:002013-08-26T19:01:49.623-07:00My relaxation is probably just laziness on my part...My relaxation is probably just laziness on my part! i'm sure there are some takers for bright graduates down in Londinium!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-28200547593116903852013-08-26T18:56:44.963-07:002013-08-26T18:56:44.963-07:00BrillBrillAbout Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-80047257733359547752013-08-26T18:55:18.389-07:002013-08-26T18:55:18.389-07:00But what about the mini castle that the wee one wi...But what about the mini castle that the wee one will live in?About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-43252089486503058442013-08-26T18:54:39.912-07:002013-08-26T18:54:39.912-07:00Leigh... I know that is what everyone is saying - ...Leigh... I know that is what everyone is saying - that their kids could not get into the colleges they went to. Chapel Hill sounds idyllic!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-77568298299247498312013-08-26T18:49:33.217-07:002013-08-26T18:49:33.217-07:00All good advice and so reasurring!All good advice and so reasurring!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-59172164003150007822013-08-26T18:44:29.860-07:002013-08-26T18:44:29.860-07:00Wow the kids is bright! Two great choices!Wow the kids is bright! Two great choices!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-72028498765549723592013-08-26T18:36:34.105-07:002013-08-26T18:36:34.105-07:00$7,000 for community college vs up to $60,000 for ...$7,000 for community college vs up to $60,000 for a four year university....I think NZ has changed too but I used to be pretty flush as a student as I had a job and some sort of grant.About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-40074208583291075712013-08-26T18:27:23.367-07:002013-08-26T18:27:23.367-07:00CQ - I always look to your blog for decent advice ...CQ - I always look to your blog for decent advice - your kids are older than mine and look - you came through it and you're still alive!!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-19076354285264710812013-08-26T10:12:43.899-07:002013-08-26T10:12:43.899-07:00When I look back a the amount of angst I caused my...When I look back a the amount of angst I caused myself over nursery/school/college choices, I think I would have fewer stress lines on my ageing visage had I just chilled out a bit. Your first para is spot on. First job - yes. From then on, nobody gives a stuff!Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-91513806604537810132013-08-25T20:49:46.699-07:002013-08-25T20:49:46.699-07:00I recall a similar story from my US friends last y...I recall a similar story from my US friends last year. It's mind boggling how much stress it cases parents and students alike.<br /><br />After an almost assured entrance and a week long stay at Cambridge, the kid decided it was WAY too far from WA so he chose Stanford instead. That's a very short flight in comparison. Plus the winters are not so harsh.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-26860070313402946252013-08-25T17:22:39.748-07:002013-08-25T17:22:39.748-07:00It's all a bit overwhelming.
I hate to ask the...It's all a bit overwhelming.<br />I hate to ask the question, but as a rough, tough, good Kiwi bloke, I've got to ask.<br /><br />How much does it cost?Twisted Scottish Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825025524038296192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-54636228540382715342013-08-25T14:21:56.621-07:002013-08-25T14:21:56.621-07:00Hi Jody, you are right on, as they say.
I'll...Hi Jody, you are right on, as they say. <br /><br />I'll have to say I was pretty smart about chosing college. Though I was an advanced placement/honor student who could have gotten into just about any university, I decided a junior college for the first two years would be great for saving some money (it's all general ed units at that stage) and making the transition from high school to college. In addition, who looks at where you go to school the first couple years, it's where you get your bachelor's that determines the next step. After that, I decided to take advantage of all the taxes my parents paid over the years to attend one in the California public university system, among the finest and very respectable for my chosen major, writing off all private and out-of-state colleges. And California is such a large state, you could still easily have an away-to-college experience for that fly-the-nest milestone in life. <br /><br />Of course that was back in the day, things seem to be so much more complicated now. I thought the things my niece had to do to have a well-rounded resume to make sure she got into a good school were as if she was competing for the Miss America contest. <br /><br />If it's any comfort, I did end up going to a "party school" (along with having a good reputation for my major) and I think I turned out pretty OK with my career. :)tiffany rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16105832290440620053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-28951203066999143392013-08-25T06:02:48.545-07:002013-08-25T06:02:48.545-07:00I love it when you post about some of the things t...I love it when you post about some of the things that he says...the golf cart quote. <br /><br />I don't know much about the University system on a national level, but I do know some things have changed through the years, and the junior college like you described as become more popular and is a great option. There is nothing wrong with transferring the last two years, and beginning one's major studies as opposed to the General College stuff. <br /><br />I don't think we have many of those in NC that are as good or at all, really. <br /><br />I graduated from the University of NC-Chapel Hill and entered as a freshman. Luck was on my side. I don't think I would get it now, and it will be very difficult for my children to get it, especially living where we live because they do take students from all over my State, and of course, we're in a highly populated area so the numbers they take from where we live are even smaller. Leigh Powell Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271217245421014771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-21047695324852988692013-08-23T13:39:37.262-07:002013-08-23T13:39:37.262-07:00A great post as the complexities and cost of the A...A great post as the complexities and cost of the American system has given me much food for thought when considering a full time move to Ca.Thudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320037763190473684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-7195808663380854142013-08-22T20:09:03.915-07:002013-08-22T20:09:03.915-07:00This is such a sensible approach to life that I ha...This is such a sensible approach to life that I have no further comment.Vinogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145696108646897751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-15775411662535066012013-08-21T23:31:20.881-07:002013-08-21T23:31:20.881-07:00You both have the right attitude.....it will all w...You both have the right attitude.....it will all work out in the end. My daughter did well at a really good University and doesn't have a job yet..she is interning for the Summer and then who knows? but I think worrying is pointless....Harley looks happy and he has you on his side..win/win.<br />ps anyone in London need to take on a bright graduate in September?? <br />pps..sorry I can't be relaxed all the time!libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-90691055299800360982013-08-21T18:12:38.649-07:002013-08-21T18:12:38.649-07:00Save the $$$ to put him up when he comes home afte...Save the $$$ to put him up when he comes home after college like ever other kid I know seems to do these daysAbout Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-48662240143190200032013-08-21T18:12:02.726-07:002013-08-21T18:12:02.726-07:00Thank, Goodness!Thank, Goodness!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-34074484567856340412013-08-21T18:11:44.893-07:002013-08-21T18:11:44.893-07:00That's actually a really eye catching activity...That's actually a really eye catching activity _except that kids can't drink here until they are 21 (!) so may look suspicious...or very Greek Legends depending on how cynical you areAbout Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-77314914377489195162013-08-21T18:10:09.992-07:002013-08-21T18:10:09.992-07:00yes everyone will have to self combust!yes everyone will have to self combust!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901268365510893153.post-11868032919781083352013-08-21T18:09:51.037-07:002013-08-21T18:09:51.037-07:00Yes my friend just said her favourite student bar ...Yes my friend just said her favourite student bar in Boston was called The Library so she could call her parents without lying and say she was in 'The Library"About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.com