We have visited 2 college campuses over the last week. Christopher didn't want me taking photos. (Imagine that!) He did take a few photos. Creative - and definitely not the ones I would have taken. Care to guess where we've been? Can you recognize anything familiar?
This is the second campus.
This one might you give more of a hint at the second campus. I know, it would help more if you could actually see the writing!
We have one more visit next week which will make 4 total that we have visited. I'm not sure if we'll be going to more or not. At this point, these are his top choices. He is looking at 4 Universities. Three are in-state and one out-of-state. Three are public and one is private. They vary in size from 12,000 to almost 25.000.
It has been interesting to me to see the varied receptions we have received as homeschoolers. At some, they don't really blink an eye and the expectations are really no different. At one, we were encouraged to do a lot of additional work to prove what he had learned as a homeschooler.
This is a lot to take in. It's a big decision. It is by far one of the biggest decisions he has had to make yet. It ranks only second (in my opinion) to choosing Jesus as His Saviour. I'm not sure that that decision though was as difficult as I think this one may be for him.
He is planning to take the ACT and the SAT one more time each in the hopes of bettering his scores. We are both hopeful that perhaps he will get scholarships, grants and aid to help finance his education. Again, it will be interesting to see what things look like once everything is turned in and the decisions are being made. I'm hoping that we will be able to apply early to his schools of choice. A busy next couple of months.
Thanks for any prayers you offer for us.
Blessings,
Leslie
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Leslie, this is all still so fresh in my memory. You do have some busy times ahead and some times of trusting God to lead and guide and make His will very clear. But the good news is that He is faithful to do those very things. And when it comes time to actually take your sweet Christopher to the college, you will find that God is faithful to soothe your mommy heart then as well. As in every one of the growing up stages of life, there are things that prick our hearts, but there are also unexpected joyful surprises. I'm here for you, Leslie, as you walk this journey so feel free to email me any time.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good thing, it really is. It means you did a fabulous job homeschooling your young man, but we all knew that already.
What and exciting yet tender time you are entering. Even though I have a son three years older then yours we have not gotten to that stage because of my son's special needs. We feel a bit in limbo at times but on the other hand, I don't yet have to face the next chapter just yet. Our prayers are with you.
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Dawn
I've read alot of blogs recently about kids leaving for college and looking at colleges. I feel blessed that our 20 year old who has recently gone back to college at night and works during the day has decided to live at home for now. I know that time is coming, but glad to have him around for a little longer.
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Diane
Wow. Such a big, big, big decision. And such letting go! Praying for wisdom and peace and unity for you all.
ReplyDeleteWell, I believe I recognize my "red brick" alma mater there! :) It is a big decision, but I'm sure you've prepared him well. The second campus- fond memories of basketball games attended, and then walking back to my dorm afterward, too bad current students have to go a bit farther for that experience.
ReplyDeleteBo - Thank you! I will need to lean on you I'm sure sweet friend. I do appreciate your encouragement! You brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteDawn & Pam - Thank you for your sweet words and also for your prayers. I do appreciate both.
Dawn & Diane - I'm glad you haven't had to go through this yet and am thankful too that our time isn't quite yet either. It just seems closer than I'd like.
Elizabeth - Good eyes! I think this red brick one is close to the top of the list so far. :-) I know I liked it a lot too. It's good to hear from you!
Blessings
Leslie