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3Hotdogs

(13,571 posts) Mon Nov 25, 2024, 06:35 AM Nov 25

What to ask college freshwoman?

Thursday, granddaughter's first time home from first semester.

I am looking for a conversation starter that is beyond the usual, "So, how is school?"

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What to ask college freshwoman? (Original Post) 3Hotdogs Nov 25 OP

Ask her about the dynamics in her classes. no_hypocrisy Nov 25 #1

Thanks. She is enrolled in the same college as her brother. He is a senior. 3Hotdogs Nov 25 #2

no_hypocrisy

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1. Ask her about the dynamics in her classes.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024, 06:54 AM

Nov 25

Does she actively participate or does she just take notes?

If she does participate, if she's in a co-ed school, do her male classmates dominate the class or does she hold her own?

Does she challenge her professors with hypotheticals and/or inconsistencies?

Which class(es) does she really enjoy and which ones were a mistake in enrolling?

Has she been drawn to one particular major, perhaps a minor as well?

Does her college offer Junior Year Abroad?

Does her school focus more on Liberal Arts or STEM?

3Hotdogs

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2. Thanks. She is enrolled in the same college as her brother. He is a senior.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Mon Nov 25, 2024, 07:07 AM

Nov 25

High school, straight A. .... interested in engineering.

This is where it became interesting. She and her mom toured Carnegie, M.I.T., Rensselaer and others. All offered at least 1/2 scholarships. The school she chose is more liberal arts.

Go figure.

Thanks for the questions.

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