[rockbeck]

MY daughter is doing okay. She rushed but got dropped the day before pref.parties. So she was pretty upset. Wanting to come home. But, I think she is getting over it and realizing a lot of things are considered to get in a sorority. She went to a frat party.So I am worried about those things.
She came from a very small Christian University. So this school I'm sure is party central. But, we let her decide where she wanted to go to school.
So I'll be up worrying and praying for her for the next three years.HA.
I've gotten a lot of help from people on this site so I am grateful for all the info. and tips.
Thanks for asking about her.

[Southlander]

I'll bet daughter does just fine. Parties, studying...it's all there, and if they want to go wild, they will. But most kids seem to stay true to how they were raised (where did I hear that before? Oh yeah, the Bible!!). If they've got a bit of maturity, and they know their real reason for being there is an education, they'll enjoy themselves and still graduate.
And in a week and a half....FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!
There is NOTHING like being in Bryant-Denney Stadium with 93,000 other Bama Family members, the first notes of "Sweet Home Alabama," and then crowd singing "Yea Alabama" with the Million Dollar Band on the field.
Gives me chills just thinking about it! I hope you will join her in Tuscaloosa for a game while she is in school.
Roll Tide Roll!!!!!!!!!

[bankheadbaby]

She should be safe everywhere but frat row. AL is one of the best party schools in the country, so she should have a strong minor in partyology. I'm kidding, sort of.
Alabama is a horribly competitive school during rush time. Thousands of AL girls dream of being AL cheerleaders and sorority girls. She can always make friends and try again next year. But, why would you want to be friends with people who care about all that stuff that is "considered"...and you have to pay for, or wouldn't want to be your friend anyway. I was a GDI, and do not regret it. It seems like life and death right now, and I know it's hard for a parent to see their child hurt. Life

[AprGrad2004]

Originally Posted by rockbeck

Thank you so much for your input. She is starting to think "Why am I here"?
Ha. I told her the weather will get better. Yes she is going to Rush. She will see if it is what she wants.She is afraid of it being too much of a commitment.
I think it is a great way to make some friends,since she only knows her roomates. She is in an apt. No housing for transfer students. So I was a little worried about that. Her neihborhood doesn't look that good. It is down 10th. Ave.

Hi RockBeck,
I am doing the reverse of your daughter so I know EXACTLY how she feels. MANY days I wonder "why am I here?" ...
I was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, AL. I graduated from UA in 2004 and moved to Santa Clara, CA in September 2005 where I got a job after college.
My father is head of the Business Management Department at UA and has been a Professor there for 33 years now. So if you have any questions please feel free to email me.
I have to say that after going home for only Christmas, and being away for over 2 years now I am REALLY starting to miss Southern people.
Its hard to explain unless you have lived in both places for a significant period of time. There is just something special about the kindness of southerners.

The first time I had a flat tire out here in California I didnt know who to ask for help and NONE of my fellow male co-workers offered to help. In fact, they asked me if I had AAA. I said "No, I dont have AAA. I am a Southerner, I either have a boyfriend or guy friend to call to do these things for me."

Anyway, I honestly moved to CA because I couldnt handle the humidity anymore in AL and of course the job opportunity is far better here to Tuscaloosa. However, there are so many other things that I miss about being closer to home that is causing me to look for jobs within driving distance of Tuscaloosa.

Please let me know if you have ANY questions.
What is your daughters major, at least for this semester

[AprGrad2004]

Hi RockBeck,
Hmm, yes, 10th Ave is a bit shady in appeareance. But, things are changing in Tuscaloosa big time, as far as buildings and apartments that are being thrown up. I was there in late January and I was shocked to see how much has changed.
If it helps, I lived in High River Apartments on Rice Mine Road in Tuscaloosa for most of my college life and I was very happy there (I was also only 3 miles from my parents home). You should look into it if you have concerns about where your daughter is now.

Good Luck,
Jennifer
AprGrad2004@yahoo.com