college life, Greek life, growing up, independence at college, on your own, Parent's Perspective, sorority life
Gone is the day when you received a roommate “pot luck”. I remember reading my roomate’s name for the first time on the door, when I walked up to my new home in the dorm.
Now for the growing up part. Maddy’s first week of classes was off to a good start when on Tuesday, she was notified by friends from home that one of their classmates had passed away unexpectedly.
college life, dorm room, Greek life, mother's perspective, moving, Parent's Perspective, sisters, sorority life
So my oldest daughter is starting her junior year this week and my youngest is starting her freshman year in college. And I wonder to myself … where did all the time go and where did all the stuff come from?
posted by Mary Beth Rice on 08/17/11 at 7:10 am - 0 Comments
changes in family, college daughter, college life, empty nest syndrome, mother's perspective, Parent's Perspective, sorority life
Now that my daughter is embarking on her junior year, the family adjustments have been made so moving her to college in the fall has gotten less heartbreaking. Yet, in the past few days I have been visiting with my girlfriends who have just taken their first and/or only daughters to college. The memory of Read the Rest…
posted by Mary Beth Rice on 08/12/11 at 1:18 pm - 2 Comments
college daughter, college life, Greek life, internship, mother's perspective, NYC, Parent's Perspective, sorority life
New York City is truly the city that never sleeps, and I write this final segment of the “College Internship Experience” exhausted but satisfied from a brief visit at the conclusion of my daughter’s summer internship in the city. We had great fun catching two Broadway shows, several H & M stores, the MOMA, the Read the Rest…
posted by npc on 08/09/11 at 7:33 am - 0 Comments
As the numbers continue to reflect, every single sorority provides a life-skills learning lab built upon a solid foundation of values and integrity. The successes of our members are a reflection of the women we want to be … and have yet to become.
Sadly this is my last blog. I have enjoyed this year and will continue to be an involved parent with my daughter’s sorority experience. But I felt I wanted to give Emily her privacy as she moves forward in college and her life. We both have learned so much about each other and our love Read the Rest…
Search Blog
Filter articles by date and/or tag, or search for a keyword.