Acceptance

B. has been 'conditionally' accepted to CSU Chico and CSU Monterey. He is leaning towards Chico and I'm fine with that. He doesn't want to be at Monterey, which is really just 'starting out'. He wants to be at a well established school. I also think he's hoping he and his best friend will be attending the same school - and since his friend C. has also been accepted, they just might. CSU Chico has a great Resident Advisor program as well - and I'm really stressing to B. how important it is that he do well his freshman year and this time next year, go through the process of applying for an RA slot in the 10-11 year. They get a private room, all meals, free parking or free laundry (he gets to choose which one), $1,000 toward fees and a part-time job that will provide a little pocket money. If he can cover his room and board by doing the RA position, that will be his 'job' and we will be fine. If he can't, then we'll have to see how it goes - it's not like we are currently shelling out over $1,000/month now for his 'room and board'. That's what we'll have to come up with for his dorm/meal payment every month, 10 months of the year if he doesn't get an RA slot. That's a lot of dough! So I hope he will follow through. He's clear on this: he has to work. The RA slot is the best compensation available - it's on campus and while it's a big commitment, he will have free time, study time and 'on call' time. There aren't many other part time jobs he can get that will cover $11,200 in expenses each year.

He's excited. I'm overwhelmed. As soon as I saw the 'acceptance' packet in the mail (a dead giveaway was the CONGRATULATIONS, B., which showed through the window), I just felt nauseous. Trying not to worry too much - it will all work out somehow. I want him to have the experience he wants....and I know we'll figure it out somehow. I'm trying not to over think it right now.