What a whirlwind of "news" we have had for Lauren. Here it is in a nutshell.1. Amherst said "no." They sent an email, no bother wasting paper on saying thanks, but no thanks.
2. Colgate said "maybe." They said they thought she'd do well at Colgate, but with over 8,000 applicants and only 760 spots, they have waitlisted her. She was disappointed, but Danny and I are still quite proud! She will find out whether she makes the cut May 1.
3. She wrote and auditioned to be the student graduation speaker. She was not selected, but her scores from judging was 1 point away the selection committee asked her if she would write an original poem for graduation and read it! They have never done this before --- so this is a wonderful honor!!!
This spring break we have had a great time hanging out. We did a quick overnight trip to UNC and Lauren got to sit in on a creative writing class. She loved it! Then she got to meet with the Creative Writing Department Head who was encouraging and gave her a lot of helpful information. He even said, "Sometimes its difficult to get into a creative writing course as a freshman, if you run into problems, just let me know and I'll be glad to help you." WOW.
We spent time in Chapel Hill ---- visiting the UNC Ackland Art Museum, visited shops on Franklin Street ( the main street that runs along campus), the comic shop and then we had lunch at a cute little Vietnamese place "Lime & Basil."
The thing Lauren got to experience was the town of Chapel Hill which has so much to offer, whereas Hamilton (Colgate) had 1 stoplight.
The whole time she kept saying "This campus is sooooo beautiful!" And it is! On our way home, we drove through campus. As two college boys ran by, she said, "Oh! I think I could definitely go here!!"
And the best line of all out her mouth, "I'm sooooooo over high school!"
Amen, sista. I been telling you this day would come!
Enjoying a bubble drink on the quad of UNC!She looks like a Tar Heel to me!!
