High School Class of 2016/College Class 2020

[mjkacmom]

Most kids pleased with a professor will not go online to rate them. If you did poorly in the class and are disgruntled at the professor then you will go online to rate them harshly. Better to get actual feedback from people who had this professor by asking those you know what they think. Or is there a facebook group for this college that she can post the question?

My DH is an adjunct, I just looked up his score and he has a score of 4.8. He's been teaching part time for over 10 years.

 

[punkin]

it's been a long, hard few days, but DD is flying home tonight. I will take her to a bunch of doctors and maybe figure out what's going on with her sinus, throat, skin....

 

[gemini2727]

it's been a long, hard few days, but DD is flying home tonight. I will take her to a bunch of doctors and maybe figure out what's going on with her sinus, throat, skin....

I think that's a good decision. It seems like she's been dealing with a lot for a while now. Hopefully they find an answer for you!

 

[jetskigrl]

it's been a long, hard few days, but DD is flying home tonight. I will take her to a bunch of doctors and maybe figure out what's going on with her sinus, throat, skin....

I hope you get some answers and she starts feeling better soon!

 

[Aliceacc]

Well, he's home. He survived his first solo Amtrak trip, found his way through Penn Station in NYC at rush hour to the LIRR, and got in last night.

He's currently curled up on the couch, the only one who doesn't have school this morning. (Yes, he does have a bed, I promise. He took the comforter off it in favor of the couch. My guess is that, since he brought his TV to school with him, he preferred the living room last night.) He watched TV and chatted on the phone till the wee hours-- I'm a bad sleeper and probably would have been awake even if the house had been silent.

He was saying that he and his roommate do a weekly gig as DJs on the school radio station-- something that he would never, ever have considered in high school.

My baby boy is growing up!

 

[mjkacmom]

Well, he's home. He survived his first solo Amtrak trip, found his way through Penn Station in NYC at rush hour to the LIRR, and got in last night.

He's currently curled up on the couch, the only one who doesn't have school this morning. (Yes, he does have a bed, I promise. He took the comforter off it in favor of the couch. My guess is that, since he brought his TV to school with him, he preferred the living room last night.) He watched TV and chatted on the phone till the wee hours-- I'm a bad sleeper and probably would have been awake even if the house had been silent.

He was saying that he and his roommate do a weekly gig as DJs on the school radio station-- something that he would never, ever have considered in high school.

My baby boy is growing up!

Lol the first time ds took the train home, he bought an Amtrak ticket. Good thing he purchased the insurance why I don't know) because I made him get a refund and buy a commuter ticket. But he's taken it home at least 5 times now, so $12 is better than $50. Some other kids from our own go to his college, so he managed to get a ride home.

 

[punkin]

DD got a ride to the airport with her roommate since their flights were less than an hour apart. The roommate has been so good to DD over the past couple months, I feel like I need to do something for her. Maybe a nice Christmas gift? I'm not really good with gifts (see care package discussion above, LOL) and my kids are getting socks, underwear, and hair products for Channukah. I'm thinking maybe a gift certificate for a nicer restaurant local to the college...

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Well he's home...or I should say he's sleeping at home. My ds was in a show Saturday night, so we wen't to see it and brought him home Sunday. He was out the door about an hour after he got home. He spent Monday with friends, and I didn't see him at all yesterday -- he was asleep when we left for work and got home after I went to bed. I might see him today, but it's less likely as the class of 2016 picks up their yearbooks this morning and attends a pep rally at the high school, then he will be off with his friends probably well until after I'm asleep...

He promised to hang around Thanksgiving Day. I think we're going to see Fantastic Beasts in the afternoon. Not as relaxing as my usual football nap, but it will be nice to see him!

Oh, and add him to those who have changed course a bit -- he started out as an economics major in the business school. Turns out he is miserable in all the business classes -- so he's now undecided in the college of liberal arts and sciences. I'm sure he will find his path, and I'm glad he figured it out before he got too far in.

Maria

 

[punkin]

Long time, no post....Just wanted to post an update: It's amazing what good doctors prescribing the right medications can do. Sinus infection (and all the throat issues related to that): Gone and she now has instructions from the ENT about what to do when it happens again so it doesn't get to that stage.
Weird itchy rash: diagnosed by pediatrician and treated (who also said that while she's not a fan of Urgent Care places generally, considering the substandard care DD got at the Student Health Center, maybe she just shouldn't go there anymore and just do Urgent Care. At least they won't make her take pregnancy tests when she complains of sore throat and headache.)
Eczema: Really aggravated by the cold weather, but now under control.

Now for some really good news: Just spoke to DD and she is mentally in a much better place. She's going into finals with a solid B/B+ average (which she was very unhappy about at first, but now says it's OK because she was just learning how to be in college and it took a while to adjust). She's also making plans for next semester, so I am hopeful she will at least finish out the year. Taking everything day by day.

 

[indimom]

Wow, lots of nice updates!
DD appears to be thriving at college. She's keeping her A average so far and loving her science classes and labs (despite one hard core lab instructor). She hates her theatre class, but that's almost over and she only has to take one other arts elective. lol. She's decided to give up on her dream of a Spanish minor. Since her final year will be at a hospital and not at the university, there is just no way to fit it into her schedule without taking consecutive courses concurrently and that's not something she's excited about doing.

She met some of the recruiters from various hospitals for her senior year clinical and really liked a couple of the opportunities. She also had a chance to tour the labs at the Cleveland Clinic and fell in love with it. She was gushing. All of this has really encouraged her. She said she was soo worried she would get into her program and not love it, lol. But, it looks like she's heading the right direction. (She's sooo excited about getting into microbiology next semester, I had to buy stuffed bacteria and body cells for her stocking.)

She and her roommate are getting along okay, but did find they have very different living styles. Luckily, they are managing their differences for now and have already made new plans for next year. Her roommate will be moving into her sorority house for sophomore year. She's a lot more social and outgoing than DD. DD is going to room with another mutual friend who is a bit more of a bookworm like her. I'm glad they were able to plan these changes without hurting any feelings or ending a relationship.

Thanksgiving was her first visit home. She only had four days, but she managed to cram in some shopping with her girlfriends, a night out with a group of friends and a couple family get-togethers. The dogs were really excited when she got home. The little one was crying and licking her face. The big one was running in circles and jumping. It was a great visit, but wow did it go fast. It made the lengthy drive for pickup and dropoff sort of nice since we had some uninterrupted time to catch up. Can't wait for her Christmas break, four whole weeks!

Glad everything is going well, even for those who've made changes to their plans. This is the perfect time to do that, to figure out what they want to do and who they want to be. I hope everyone has a great holiday, warm, safe, healthy and happy! Enjoy your time together!!!

 

[Aliceacc]

Always great to see updates.

Snoodledoo, I hope your daughter is doing well, getting an idea of what she wants to do.

 

[snoodledoo]

Always great to see updates.

Snoodledoo, I hope your daughter is doing well, getting an idea of what she wants to do.

She is still looking for a job. We told her that 'rent' is due Jan. 1. (Our rules are that if you aren't in school, you pay rent.) I think she has some money coming in from helping her coach with lessons.
I am still sad about the whole thing - I just feel like this was a very bad decision she will one day regret. I'm so disappointed in her. I don't say anything, but it puts an emotional distance between us.

 

[luvsJack]

So glad to see that so many that were stressing at the beginning of the semester are in a good place now. Dd has the last of her finals tomorrow and she is doing great and actually looking forward to next semester. Right now she is preparing for a trip with the choir to NYC. 5 of her friends are going so they are looking at having a great time. I am so proud of her and have been pretty amazed at how she has really blossomed this year.

@snoodledoo I understand how you feel. Its so hard to let them make their own mistakes or what we see as mistakes. Many hugs to you and your dd through this trying time.

 

[punkin]

@snoodledoo, I'm sorry. I think making her pay rent is a good idea. She needs responsibility. I know you think she made a mistake (and I agree with you) but you can't let her see the full extent of your disappointment because she's going to need you later and emotional rifts don't heal so easily. hugs.

 

[Lynne G]

Finals for the first semester are next week. DS doesn't seem fazed, but he did give me hug the other day. He handles stress much better than I do sometimes. He's been busy meeting up and talking with his friends that went to other schools and are now home for the break. Asked him about next semester and he's not said. Seems to be hinting at not as many classes. As long as he's still full time, I'm okay with it. We didn't push him for a job yet, but after the holidays, he needs to get one. We will be charging him rent, as he's chosen to commute the first two years.

Gosh, time has gone by so fast.

Glad to hear updates and yes, I agree, so distressing to see our kids make mistakes, but they have to have some to grow up.

Enjoy the holidays all!

 

[punkin]

Yes, finals start Friday of next week. Actually, since she dropped a class, DD only has one final exam. The rest are all papers. She's freaking out over one in particular she hasn't started writing yet. She has done quite a bit of research so I'm thinking of picking her up after her final and letting her finish her papers at home. Everything has to be submitted electronically anyway.

 

[jetskigrl]

She is still looking for a job. We told her that 'rent' is due Jan. 1. (Our rules are that if you aren't in school, you pay rent.) I think she has some money coming in from helping her coach with lessons.
I am still sad about the whole thing - I just feel like this was a very bad decision she will one day regret. I'm so disappointed in her. I don't say anything, but it puts an emotional distance between us.

{{{hugs}}} It is so hard to watch them do something that we don't understand or agree with. Hang in there!

 

[jetskigrl]

Registration opened for Spring semester for the Freshman this morning and DD was up at 5am to make sure she got registered as soon as it opened (she was worried that the elective she wanted would fill up). I'm proud of her for taking care of business (even at 5 am, LOL). She got her elective and is just waiting for them to approve her Honor's classes. Then it is time to watch our savings account take another dip

She has been super busy with projects (in her words "Mom, I go to an art college. We don't have tests, we have projects"). She said last week she pulled 3 all nighters to get her assignments done. And she is still so positive about the experience (which does my heart good). Her last class of this semester is on the 15th and then she has to be out of the dorm by the 17th (they close during the winter break). So I'm excited to have her back at the house for a month, even though we still see her on the weekends a lot. It will just be nice to spend time with her when she isn't trying to do schoolwork at the same time

 

[Pea-n-Me]

@snoodledoo I hope you are doing ok, I can hear you are still emotional about what happened and I can't say I blame you, I would be too. I hope you can eventually find some resolution going forward. It's so hard when an emotional distance develops between us and our kids. We had it happen just about a year ago, too, over a relationship that was concening to us. We are a close family, and I was surprised at how my DD acted with me, in particular (and over Christmas, no less). Good news is that it didn't last long, and we picked up where we left off prior to what happened. I think it's just part of the growing up process. But it can be painful to us, as mothers (and fathers), nonetheless. It definitely wasn't a good feeling.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Well, it's hard to believe the first semester is almost over! DD has just one final next week, but she's been busy with all the assignments and practical exams that have been due this week. DS had one exam he was stressed out about, but he thinks he did ok, and going into it, he had a B average. It's been interesting to see how the first semester courses and friendships and such evolved in the past few months! So one down, seven to go! (Hopefully just seven!) Both of mine were surprised at how fast it went by, and like it so much better than high schoool. DS got to see one of his best friends since K last night who moved away but was visiting, and it was so nice (and heartwarming) to see them together and still so close despite having so many different experiences away from eachother now. I said to my DH I feel like they will always be friends. It's nice to have a mix of old and new.