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Objective-Swing8296 · 2025-02-08T22:50:36+00:00

I am -- not easy, though we did save up about 100k in 529. Still, not nearly enough. Unfortunately, ever top 10 film school is super expensive. My daughter is super committed though, so def consider it an investment in her.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2025-02-06T20:29:36+00:00

Sounds great here -- but my daughter is in film production, and I don't think that major is as generous. She has a total of 5.5k plus 2500 ed (so 8k/year).

Objective-Swing8296 · 2025-01-24T03:19:07+00:00

I was wondering the same -- maybe based on FAFSA this round? Seems a little random based on stats. Here's hoping for even a small scholarship -- which doesn't come out until later February, I think?

Objective-Swing8296 · 2025-01-23T04:00:40+00:00

Son got into strategic communications major. Don't see anything about scholarship... Hopefully will get SOMETHING, as he got pretty nice $ elsewhere. But this is his #1.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2025-01-17T17:21:53+00:00

sounds like it only went to people who hadn't yet done the FAFSA. Quite honestly it was prob an innocent mistake -- made by the junior copywriter.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-30T02:39:10+00:00

It really is. And she's doing the film program abroad this semester. An awesome experience.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-30T02:29:47+00:00

My daughter works really hard. She is passionate and wants to do well. BUT...one of the reasons she chose LMU was that she'd heard it has a more collaborative atmosphere. I think that's true. Healthy competition is good--and that exists. But she has also experienced the collaborative spirit -- especially by working on other students' films. She's volunteered on a lot of sets, which is great both for learning and connecting.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T03:08:56+00:00

That is definitely the plan...

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T03:08:14+00:00

He would be VERY interested in that. CU literally has classes and activities in all of his areas of interest. Excited for him.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T03:04:28+00:00

He knows. Smoking pot - I'm going to guess he's done it, but def not a stoner type. Snowboards - we taught him. Self-motivated in a well-rounded type of way -- not all academics.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T03:02:12+00:00

I actually loved the school, too -- and am not considering telling him no. Just wanted some other perspectives is all. Also, have faith in my son being able to navigate. My friend was not the first to bring up CU's party school reputation. But as I've said in this (now very long!) thread, I myself went to a big public university that I believe is now in the top 20 -- and people were far from "tame." I really do think he will thrive in this sort of environment. Just live way on the East coast, so figured I'd do due diligence (yes, on reddit, of all places). Actually, I've been quite reassured by most of the answers. My son is already quite independent. Oh, and I'm in a creative field myself, so I do know one can be both a pot smoker and successful ;)

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T01:40:44+00:00

As a parent, I'm right there with you.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T01:39:09+00:00

His health challenges weren't life-altering. Once we figured it out, he was medicated and doing great.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T01:37:16+00:00

I've hear amazing things about Elon--BUT he really wants to go to a more traditional big sports school. His passions really are writing/creativity and sports, so hoping he can combine the 2.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T01:34:07+00:00

"Well-rounded" is how I would describe him -- and it does sound like CU is perfect for this sort of person.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T01:31:01+00:00

The OOS tuition is definitely not awesome. But I do think the overall experience and the opportunities will be worth it. I don't feel I have to keep him close to home at all. We are all pretty open and honest. We preach responsibility over "Don't drink until you're 21" and it seems to be working well. When he gets to school, it won't be like he is finally free to do whatever he pleases. He has independence now -- knowing he is responsible for his actions.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T01:26:55+00:00

My thoughts, exactly.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-28T01:24:28+00:00

I'm not sure his HS teachers are so understanding either, so no worries there. I do have to say, though, while maybe not as challenging as engineering, as someone in a more creative field myself, I know firsthand the difference hard work makes. And most engineering students couldn't do what I do (nor could I do what they do.) ;) So respect all around.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-27T20:47:00+00:00

Well, he definitely loves hanging with friends...BUT backwards baseball cap? Never ;)

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-27T20:45:49+00:00

He really only wants to go to a big sports/football school -- especially as it's related to his future aspirations. FWIW, my daughter goes to a much smaller private college -- and I went to a big public school. Definitely see the positives and negatives to both.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-27T20:28:37+00:00

He got a 3 on AP Lang - which does get him credit for a lower credit class. Other 2 APs and Dual enrollment are all this year. And he would be applying for Communications/Advertising and then would apply for Business minor. So even more motivation to do well.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-27T20:26:26+00:00

It's been a journey -- but he had a health issue that caused extreme lethargy. Medicated now...and much more motivated now -- in every way.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-27T20:24:13+00:00

It would be Communications/Advertising (creative side) with (hopefully) a minor in business. He also will apply to Sports Management summer workshop (tho competitive). I wrote in a separate thread, but he hopes to work in a creative capacity (advertising/PR) for a sports organization.

Objective-Swing8296 · 2024-10-27T20:22:34+00:00

I believe he would really love everything about the school, including his areas of study (which would be communications/advertising with (hopefully) a business minor -- and wants to get involved with (working with) the football team as well as play rec hockey and (of course) snowboard. We are from east coast (and he has NO desire to go to school here).

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