We drove our oldest back to the university today and helped move her into her dorm.
This year, she knows and chose to room with the three girls sharing her dorm room. I thought it looked like a Brooklyn apartment. It's two levels, not a lot of storage room, and only one shower for them to share (luckily, there is a second bathroom, just a toilet and sink, so she's doing better than if she were home with us!)
Moving back has concerned her. She knows money is tight. She's worked hard all summer at the library while taking a summer course online. There have been several times when she wondered if she should quit school because she sees herself as our biggest expense.
I see this as a continuation of our homeschooling methods. I know she is happy there. She is learning illustration techniques I don't know. She is networking with artists and living with other art students. And in this environment, she is still shining with her unique perspective and creativity.
We made sacrifices to keep them home. Why would we do anything different now that they are starting to test themselves in the world?
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Sounds like an excellent university. I know what you mean with the financial sacrifices, but it's obvious when something has to be done. In fact, we will be in a similar position next year, when Emma wants to go to a special cooking school.
Good thoughts, Cristina. Very true. Best wishes to her this school year.
Thank you both. Paula, I wish Emma luck in her field and I know you are probably thinking, "It's expensive, but it's the right place for her." The choices we make for our kids. She will probably thrive there!
Well put. This sacrifice will pay off - you will see. Marina is so sensitive to the needs of others - wonder where she gets that from! Love, Mom
My daughter is going to art school...very expensive. Even with her scholarship & RA job we still have to pay about half of the cost, but have been very very fortunate that relatives have contributed. I was hoping we'd be able to get her through the state college down the road (she is dyslexic...needs reader/editor) but she knew that was the *wrong* place (in spite of a wonderful mentor there) so she managed her admission herself...all I had to do was provide her transcript. And the investment is worth it, for yours, and for mine, despite the financial hardship. I hope that mine can graduate without loans (has small one now), but if not, so be it.
Deborah
p.s. Meanwhile, our wrinkled car is about to celebrate it's 300,000th mile...
Thanks so much for commenting Deborah! It's nice to know I'm not alone on this art school journey. Our daughters are a worthy investment and I'm sure they will do great things in the future!
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