Hi everyone! Just checking in for updates to see how sophomore year is going. DD has been finished with school for almost 2 weeks after another successful semester. She has managed to maintain straight A's every semester taking 16 and 17 credits with a challenging course load. We are very proud of her! She is now beginning the process of applying for summer research internships across the country. She's narrowed the list to 10 places, but don't know if she will be accepted to any them because she doesn't have any prior research experience. It's much like applying for college with essay questions, personal statements, letters of recommendation, etc. Very time consuming... Most of the places have 7-20 spots to fill (average of 10), but have hundreds of highly qualified applicants. Does anyone here have experience with this process? If so, any words of wisdom would be appreciated!
This semester she has been volunteering weekly at a low-cost health clinic that services pregnant women with a history of substance abuse, and has had some opportunities to do some doctor shadowing there. She also continues her volunteer work at the Ronald McDonald house. Now she's broke though and wants to also fit in a part-time job next semester.
Things have been going well with her and her boyfriend who transferred here. I never gave that backstory, but they met online while in high school, spent hours on FaceTime each night, and took a few flights to each other's states to visit after high school. He is a wonderful boy and he loves it here, so thats all been working out. We've also met his parents in person and us moms communicate regularly.
We don't have any big plans for the holidays -- just staying home. DD has gotten into hiking and wants me to go on a mountain hike with her after Christmas. Her and some of her friends at school decided that they've had enough of the dining hall food and plan to cook their own food next semester. They plan to make dinners together. That should be interesting!!! She is on a healthy eating kick. She used to be a junk food junkie, but is now asking me to buy stuff so she can make spinach smoothies!
I never thought I'd see the day!!
The grocery bill has increased significantly with her return!
So how are your kids doing? Well, I hope! I also hope you are able to spend some time together over this winter break.
Wishing everyone happy holidays!