Grown and Flown

Our little owlet has officially left the nest. We dropped her off at college on Sunday, she has had a whirlwind week of orientation events, and is ready for classes to start on Monday.

In the move-in line!

Although move-ins can be hectic and stressful, this one went about as well as it could. As you would imagine, Rice had everything very well-organized so Abbie's things were whisked out of the car and into her room almost instantaneously. They even picked up all the boxes and debris after she unpacked.

Tacos in the morning!

We did a quick job of taking care of the big stuff and then we ducked out for a quick plate of breakfast tacos before she needed to be back for her first events. I felt bad leaving her room in such disarray, but she and her roommate seem to be getting things in order.

Even more importantly, they seem to be hitting it off. Fingers crossed that they continue to do well together. In the little interaction I had with her and her parents, they all seemed very nice.

Ready for her first orientation day!

Abbie suspected that orientation week would be insanely hectic and she was right. They had non-stop events scheduled that started early in the morning and lasted late into the evening. Apparently, lots of kids are already sick and sleep has been elusive this week. However, I think she has been having a ton of fun, too! She seems really happy with her choice.

At the bean!

Ready for dinner (this is the walkway outside her dorm room).

 

As for her Fall class schedule, she is planning on taking chemistry (although she is undecided on whether it will be advanced topics or honors organic), intro to cognitive psychology, single variable calculus II, sex death & spiritual writing, healthcare activism, a critical dialogues on diversity workshop, and a critical thinking in sexuality workshop. Both workshops are required for all students during their first semester. Despite looking like a lot of classes, she assures me it is only 15 credit hours!