Dorm Life and The Collegian

Mixed Media Monthly: Courageous / Man / Guide - June '18 by by Li Li Wee & Paula Kesselring & Little Butterfly Wings & Dawn Inskip
He’s All Mine Wordart {M3 June 18} by Dawn Inskip
Your Mom Goes to College | Collaboration by Mommyish and Wildheart Designs
Press Play 04 by Lynne-Marie


We were eager to hear how dorm life was going. The first night we received a text. "Hey Mom this isn't an everyday thing but just wanted to tell you first day went great. Met a ton of people and really liking the experience so far." The next day Dad sent you a text teasing that since he controlled the finances, you needed to text him too. So the second night you group texted: “College is fantastic - late night hang outs with groups of people every night. My floor has some really fun people. It also gets some people from other floors. I’m having such a crazy fun time.”It was your third day at college and you called to talk as you were walking back to your dorm. As you walked, you just were over the moon with happy stories. You got quieter as you reached your building containing the exuberance to a whisper. You passed someone in the stairs that you had hung out with the night before. You didn’t hesitate. On my end I could hear your cheerful and confident exchange. "Hey! How’s it going?... I'm sorry what’s your name again? - and who’s your friend? ... Oh great thanks - I'm AJ. Nice to meet you..." etc. There was an ease and social confidence I didn't recognize. He's learned to schmooze in just 3 days!