Apr 14, 2009
Is it REALLY necessary to get a new address again?
Well, we're moving again. This, frankly, is a royal pain and yet a common occurence with college students. Next year will be his third year in college and his third living space. The first year is a given -- you'll be in the dorm. Many student, however, either opt for an apartment or Greek housing their sophomore year. After a year of that situation, many have learned what they really what and make one more move. It's kind of like buying houses, by the time you've lived in three, you know what you're really looking for. David likes apartment living WAY better than dormitory life. The personal space, the quietness, the freedom -- it all appeals to him. However, his current apartment is just far enough off campus to make it impossible to roll out of bed and head to class. That was what he really liked about the dorm.
SO, he will live in a new complex next year that looks down into the backyard of his fraternity house. (we'll see how that goes; we're hoping that by junior year he'll have enough maturity to maintain a good balance of frat and study. I should really say, continue to maintain, because we're very proud of his choices so far) He is once again looking forward to walking to class, and setting his alarm for only enough time to roll out, pull on clothes and go. (Must be nice to be male and do that; I wouldn't know)
An aside: next year my daughter will join her brother at UT. So, I get to experience this all over again from a different angle. It's different already. Roommates have been picked, as well as comforters! David and his roommate never even talked about comforters! Suite mates have been found via Facebook and an electronic relationship is beginning there. I am suddenly making a mental list of what sororities my friends belonged so I can ask for recs. It is all very different, but just as exciting. However, neither my husband nor I are looking forward to coming home to that empty nest. We'll post about that next fall.
SO, he will live in a new complex next year that looks down into the backyard of his fraternity house. (we'll see how that goes; we're hoping that by junior year he'll have enough maturity to maintain a good balance of frat and study. I should really say, continue to maintain, because we're very proud of his choices so far) He is once again looking forward to walking to class, and setting his alarm for only enough time to roll out, pull on clothes and go. (Must be nice to be male and do that; I wouldn't know)
An aside: next year my daughter will join her brother at UT. So, I get to experience this all over again from a different angle. It's different already. Roommates have been picked, as well as comforters! David and his roommate never even talked about comforters! Suite mates have been found via Facebook and an electronic relationship is beginning there. I am suddenly making a mental list of what sororities my friends belonged so I can ask for recs. It is all very different, but just as exciting. However, neither my husband nor I are looking forward to coming home to that empty nest. We'll post about that next fall.
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