I'm having trouble letting go of a few of the schools she probably won't be attending..and I think it is translating through in a negative way to my d. She will probably be going to Berkeley and while I know that is quite prestigious and an awesome school, I still find myself extolling the virtues of UCSB (more marine bio classes, closer to home, easier to get to and from on the train, gorgeous new freshman dorm, walk to the beach, honors program, better balance between academic/social, nicer less urban area, better weather, better surfing..I could, and do, go on and on)
...and I still can't quite get over that she doesn't want to go to USD- I am there often in the law library and everytime I am on that campus I just feel so good..the architecture and serene atmosphere are very soothing, just a beautiful place. They offered her a very generous financial package and honors college invite.
why can't I just shut up and be happy about Berkeley? I'm afraid I'm being a kill-joy...I tell myself I just want to be sure she is "aware" of the intensity at Berkeley and the "better balance" at UCSB...the urban aspects of Berkeley (street people, etc) are a little worrisome too, the housing isn't that great...
It's just hard to give input without overstepping and owning the decision, which I do want to be hers at this point.
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