<p>Congratulations. Awesome that CU is supportive. You must be very proud.</p>
<p>Garland, that is fantastic. </p>
<p>Congratulations!! That is a great story. A very good friend’s son came home fall 2012 (his senior year) and has yet to go back. His mom is very supportive and very hopeful that he will eventually find his way back and earn his degree. </p>
<p>Your son’s story is a great reminder that everyone’s path is different! Best of luck to him. =D> </p>
<p>What a great outcome! It goes to show you that we have to let them find their own path, and trust they will do the right thing. They usually do!</p>
<p>Thanks for telling us this story. Makes me smile. Good luck to you All!</p>
<p>Wow great news it will be the best graduation ever for you no doubt!</p>
<p>happy happy happy dance!! best of luck to you and your son. </p>
<p>Great, great news! My own kiddo just took a leave of absence; he technically is a first semester junior (complicated status-wise). He is considering lots of options but good to hear that paths may vary but come out positively in the long run.</p>
<p>garland, I’ve posted elsewhere about my 29 year old who just got his degree after the longest last semester in history (actually, it was counted as a leave of absence). He texted me a photo of his diploma a few weeks ago. So I know exactly how you’ve felt in the past and how you feel now. His experience with his college was very positive. He was convinced they’d never want to see him again, much less reactivate his student status, but found that they really wanted to help him find a way to graduate. (It was complicated, since the graduation requirements had changed quite a bit in the intervening years, plus he was working full time.) Don’t you just love happy endings? Congratulations!</p>
<p>MommaJ–yes, I sure can relate to your son’s happy ending. And looking forward to ours. S is also working with slightly different requirements, but it seems to be figured out. He also thought they’d never want him back, so it was nice to find out there was a way. And yes, I can totally relate to the longest last semester in history, since my son had started his six years ago. </p>
<p>HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY for you and your son Garland!!! I can just feel your excitement through the board! So many good wishes going your way!!! (the train ride sounds just HORRID)</p>
<p>Kat</p>
<p>It’s not too bad, Kat. He does have to get up early in the morning, but he gets a lot of reading done on the train, and sometimes on the subway. And six classes means he’s got to find every second to read he can!</p>
<p>What a great story! Congratulations to all.</p>
<p>Garland, such fantastic news and great to know that CU was willing to help him find the road back.</p>
<p>Wonderful chapter in the story. </p>
<p>I remember when you posted that he had stopped out. So glad to hear things are moving forward without penalty. </p>
<p>Add me to the list of people proud of your son and his supportive family.</p>
<p>WONDERFUL news! Sounds like your son is deeply appreciative of this opportunity and that is the best thing about it!
My own son took a one-semester leave of absence during college and I highly recommend it for certain situations. “Dropping out” of school may mean “dropping in” to real life, where the lessons learned can be at least as valuable. IMO those who have looked at life from both these sides can really benefit.
Please fill us in on the joy in May!</p>
<p>Garland, so glad to hear about your son. (As the mother of a son who lost his way and is making baby steps back I can relate.) 20 units - wow! Clearly, he’s very motivated. Good luck to all of you, and let’s hear it for understanding schools and supportive counseling. Way to go CU. </p>
<p>Garland, such great news! AND our kids will will be at University Commencement Day together (D is graduating from med school)! </p>