I'm so excited for Sam - he's officially decided on Oregon State University, which we visited a few weeks ago for admitted student day. He had a hard time deciding between that and another school that was near his girlfriend, but the academics for his major at OSU were outstanding. OSU is also pretty close to both my parents & my sister, which also made him happy.
As for me, I'm thrilled to have a decision, so we can move onto all of the next steps of the process, including our schedule, getting orientation booked, housing, declining all of the other schools, travel plans, etc.
Go, Beavers!
Ah, congratulations to all, such a wonderful and exciting time of life!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every single moment of it Mom!
I loved the college years with both my girls, visiting and then slowly moving to a role of bystander instead of the one leading everything. It was exciting, and I wish you all the very best!
- Tamara R
It's so exciting. I'm very happy for him, and feel really lucky that he gets to be away from home, have that four year college experience, while still having a safety net when he wants it (my family is closeish by). (HP)
DeleteCongratulations to Sam for making the final decision! Onward to the next steps.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And yes, plenty of next steps with his process, as well as Nick's kicking off.
DeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Yay! So excited for him and for y’all!!!!! I have always heard great things about that school and so happy it is somewhat close to family! Bonus is that it is in beautiful Oregon. Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteOregon is gorgeous! Wish we still had our vacation house there. We're very excited for him. (HP)
DeleteWonderful! I know he will enjoy it! Being near family is a great plus also.
ReplyDeleteIt really is. It's a good mix of independence, not near his parents/home, but plenty of support should he need/want it. (HP)
DeleteThat's so exciting. Best wishes to him. Now, Nick to go.
ReplyDeleteHa, yes, on to Nick!
DeleteCongratulations to Sam on this exciting new chapter, and best wishes to both of you as you embark on this journey with the Beavers! Read my new blog post for tips on navigating the transition to college life.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Sam. Neither of our sons applied to more than one University once they were accepted to the one closest to us.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you! Looking out of state is an entire process, with lots of hoops. Applying to public schools in California is pretty different, given how competitive the schools are, unfortunately.
DeleteWoohoo!! Congratulations to Sam! Sounds like he has made an excellent choice for what he wants to study! I'm sure it will ease your mind knowing he isn't far from close family. I know y'all are excited to have this finally decided. Go Beavers! :)
ReplyDeleteWe are super excited for him, and I really do love that he's independent, while close enough for the family to help him as needed.
DeleteGreat School, Joel got his masters in logging engineering there, in 81 that was a few years ago!
ReplyDeleteIt really is such a great school. When I was applying, they were every strong on the agriculture side, but they have invested heavily in engineering as well, and are quite popular with California students. (HP)
DeleteCongratulations to all of you! What a big step and change in your lives coming up.
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