<p>Thanks Quillgirl. Unfortunately, rom what I read it does not appear Fine Arts Scholarships can be combined with any of the other competitive scholarships or fellowships. However, it did not specifically state the same for the CODA program, but I have a hunch the same provision applies.</p>
<p>The comment about the small envelope being a shock at first: same thing here…that was kind of a scare! I got the mail and thought how sad I was for my DS because Rhodes is one of his top choices, then I glanced down again as I was going upstairs to give him the letter and noticed the ‘Congratulations’ above his name.
So where is everyone from…big or small high schools? My DS is from a high school with almost 3,000 kids so the only thing I’m a bit concerned about is the small size. He really wants small classes, but I want him to experience the full college life deal. Anyone else worried about this?
On a side note: we live in Sugar Land, Texas…a suburb outside of Houston…and we got a very nice phone message from a Rhodes parent here in Houston telling us to call if we had any questions. This school is just so personable…and I think my DS will love that as well!!</p>
<p>lissay, my daughter attends a high school with around 1,800 students and we live in TX.
Rhodes will be smaller than her high school, not sure if she is worried about that.</p>
<p>@ lissay
I attend a high school with around 2,000 kids. I prefer a smaller environment, to be honest. 
Besides, with the city and all, I’m sure everyone will be able to get out and have fun. I have yet to visit, but I’ve heard campus life is vibrant, as well!</p>
<p>@ Lissay and Dutchmom. I too am from the great nation of Texas and I too went to high school of over 1,500 students. Mine was somewhere near 2,300. I was originally worried that I would not like a school with a population of what amounted to 3/4 of my high school. However, I have found that I am still meeting people in my own class that I have never seen before. And on top of that, there are 3 other classes to be friends with as well. If you’re looking for the full college life deal then Rhodes would definitely fit. My friends at large schools with over 20,000 people know and are exposed to fewer types of people than I am everyday at Rhodes. I have friends from China, Maine, California, Seattle, as well as a great deal of friends from the South. I have a professor from Nairobi and one from Bulgaria. </p>
<p>I would define the full college life as being exposed to as many different types of people as possible, as learning from and about different viewpoints, as finding a social circle and bonding in your dorm, and being able to get a great degree that will take you places and give you jobs across the country. And you will certainly find that at Rhodes. I can promise you that. If your sons and daughters are worried about going to a small college, come visit, walk around on campus. </p>
<p>Pretend you’re at Hogwarts. I know I did.
I apologize for my grammar or lack thereof, midterms are frying my brain.</p>