Rebecca decided to apply to just two places, Liberty University and NC State University. She decided that if she pursued theatre, that Liberty would be the place she wanted to go. She wants to explore and learn about theatre in a Christian environment so that her values are encouraged and strengthened in this vocation. If she decided to pursue a different major, then NCSU was her top choice. Most likely in the First Year College, like her older brother, so that she could learn more about the various options available to her.
She applied to both schools in the fall. She also visited both schools.
She heard back quickly from Liberty as it has rolling admissions. She was accepted!
She waited longer to hear from NCSU because while she thought her application was complete for early admission, it was missing some information so that she didn't hear from them until January. Another acceptance! I love it when the envelope is fun!
There are pros and cons to each school. Things to weigh, consider and pray about.
One of the biggest cons to Liberty was distance from home. Its not "that far", but when you don't have a car, it can sure seem like it! Its also not close enough to just pop over for dinner or to bring your friends over for a few hours - both things that we have LOVED about having Christopher at NCSU.
The other challenge to Liberty was cost. As a private school, the yearly cost was just high.
The biggest benefit to Liberty is the opportunity to study theatre in a great program at a Christian school. This is something that is exciting to Rebecca!
Then looking at NCSU, the positives included a strong academic program, having a brother and friends already there, being able to stay connected to her own church, a fabulous campus ministry and being close to family.
The negative was really that there isn't a theatre program.
In January, Rebecca received exciting news. She received a full tuition scholarship to Liberty! We were elated to see her academic work rewarded in this way! We are so proud of you Rebecca! This certainly made the decision a bit easier for her too.
Next year, Rebecca will be attending ...
If any of you have friends attending, Rebecca is looking to meet some people that will be there and is also looking for a roommate.
We are excited for Rebecca and for all that lies ahead of her. My heart is at peace, though I will sorely miss having her here! I don't think about that all too often as it is just going to be hard having her gone. This growing up stuff is really hard sometimes, isn't it?
Blessings,
Leslie
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Well done all!!! Big congratulations on the scholarship sure would make the choice a bit easier. LOVE LOVE LOVE the envelope.
ReplyDeleteLove Leanne
Congratulations!!!! So excited for you all!! Kathy white
ReplyDeleteThe absolute hardest part about parenting has to be the "letting go!" (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteLeslie, my son Daniel is a freshman at Liberty. He loves it. I was concerned since he is such a homebody but he has made some great brothers in the guys on his hall. One advantage he has is his grandparents live 10 minutes away. He goes to early church service with them on Sundays and then grandma fixes breakfast for them at home. We're 2 hours away so it's also a comfort to me knowing his grandparents are close by. It's also good for them having him in town. We have been very happy with Liberty so far. He has been offered the opportunity to be a prayer leader on a hall next year which is a break on room & board I think.
ReplyDeleteFunny I should drop in to your blog tonight. We met many years ago when you were at the HEAV convention in Richmond.
Two kids in college! Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Dawn
Way to go, Rebecca! So glad the hard work paid off and that God made His will so perfectly clear. I hope you have the time of your life at Liberty! We'll keep your mom consoled.
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations to both of you! :) My niece attends Liberty and is pursuing her nursing degree. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteThank you so much friends!!!
ReplyDeleteLeanne - Thank you! I loved that envelope too. Reminded me of Christopher's envelope and a picture of that one led to a roommate and precious new friends for our whole family.
Kathy - Thank you!
Wendy - it is hard, isn't it?!
Ann - So good to hear from you! I'm so glad to hear that your son is enjoying Liberty! That is very encouraging. Thank you.
Dawn - Yes, two in college!
Bonita - I'm expecting that consolation! (((Bonita)))
Michelle - Isn't it a small world? I think it will be neat for her to meet people and find that our families are connected. :-)
I am so excited for her! Our worship leader has applied to Liberty for graduate school, still waiting to hear. I know you will miss her but this will be such an exciting time for her. Can't wait to hear about it all.
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Diane