<p>Well, my son is all moved into Cal Poly and ready to start his adventure. The move in went really well at Ceroo Vista. We got there early (before 8:00am) and we were able to get his things up to his room using the new big green rolling bins. We had to use the elevators, but it worked our great! Much faster than a handtruck or just by hand. These were new at Cerro and really helped!</p>
<p>My son was the first of 4 boys to move in and then each of the other 3 came at seperate times. It was nice that we weren’t all moving in at the exact same time and getting in each other’s way. They are set up really nicely in their rooms and kitchen/living room. </p>
<p>My son’s room looked very full, but he was able to fit all that he brought and had plenty of storage. Having a bathroom right near his room and sharing only with one student is going to be great! </p>
<p>His roommates are all very nice and they are going to have a great year at Cal Poly!
It wasn’t easy leaving and saying good-bye, but what a beautiful school to do it at. </p>
<p>I got an e-mail at night letting me know he was doing well. They met the girls across the hall and went to the Cerro Vista sandwich night and meetings. He was watching some football…</p>
<p>It was a very smooth and enjoyable move in at Cal Poly. I can’t wait to hear more about Launch and WOW and then the start of classes.</p>
<p>It was great meeting up with some moms, dads and students from here. Thank you all for your support during this part of the adventure. I hope we continue to talk and share what is happening in the lives of our Mustangs!</p>
<p>We moved our daughter into Sierra Madre yesterday. We arrived at 7:30 and they were already handing out keys. By 9:30, all of D’s stuff was in her dorm. We were amazed that she was able to get all of her stuff in her half of the room. TV didn’t fit so it came home with us but I think they watch TV shows in the commons or on Hulu. I loved meeting the other families and students on our D’s floor. Everyone was so nice and friendly. We left after having lunch on campus around 2:30. It was bitter sweet. We are so happy that she is
at CP and she was happy when we left - no tears on her end but we were so sad to
say good-bye. Tears flowed through Santa Barbara and I kept trying to think of excuses to
turn the car around. Today we Skyped her and it was so comforting to see her smiling in her room getting ready for a pep rally with her roommate. She said her first night was fun and made it back by curfew. I didn’t even know they had a curfew and I didn’t ask the time since she is “on her own” now…trying to follow orientation suggestions. Knowing that my D is at such a great school with a great experience ahead of her keeps me going… not to mention parent’s weekend in 39 days (but who is counting).</p>
<p>Everything went very smoothly at Yosemite. Everyone was so nice. After we left, my husband and I stopped off at Avila beach for a celebratory glass of wine overlooking the ocean. We were so happy for our son and all of the other Mustang freshman. My husband said, “I know we are supposed to be sad, but it is really hard to be when we know he is in such a great place and we are looking out at this fantastic view.”</p>
<p>CalMom, shoot I wish I’d known the party was at Avila I had the same impression as you and CalDad- CalPoly sets a very nice tone during the move-in. This is my second time to settle a freshman into a dorm, and there’s just no way to make it perfect, but this process was good. The parking was reasonably close to things, the line moved along, kids and families helped each other (in fact, an upperclassman hauled a couple of loads for us), and the dolly system was good. We were able to run errands at lunch time, without running into parking or driving issues, and get back in time to hit the bookstore for sweatshirts. </p>
<p>I admit, I didn’t make it to the session for parents, held Monday afternoon in the residence halls. Yikes! What did I miss? </p>
<p>I did go to a 4 PM meeting for parents of out-of-state students which was excellent, well-attended, and much-appreciated by all. Most (all?) of us were unable to attend SOAR. Maybe this was something the California families heard during that visit. Vice President for Student Affairs Cornel N. Morton spoke about Cal Poly’s responsibility to keep our children safe, and to educate them well. He hit the talking points we needed to hear!</p>
<p>I have nothing but positive impressions about the school, the administration, the town, and my daughter’s new home. I do miss her, though.</p>
<p>riverrunner^ glad to hear your daughter’s move in went well. I think Cal Poly did a nice job with organizing move in and getting the kids involved right away. I am missing my son, but he is having a good time and thankfully he is keeping in contact with me so far. Glad to hear they did a good job for the out of stae families. that must be very hard to be so far away. Thankfully it is a safe school and town. Of course we still worry, but we are parents!</p>
<p>My daughter’s move-in day was an exciting time for all of us. I’m glad we got up there before 8:00 am to beat the traffic and long lines. The timing was perfect. </p>
<p>She chose the bed alongside the window in Yosemite, Tower 0. Bright and sunny. They have an end room facing the short hallway, so it has it a little different configuration from the other rooms. We were surprised at how much space is in the closets. She was actually able to get all of her clothes and shoes in there (and under the bed.) We met her roommate and her family later in the morning and it looks like the two of them will be a good match. I walked down the halls and peeked in at other kids’ rooms. Everyone seemed friendly and excited. And, it was fun seeing how they decorated their dorm abode.</p>
<p>Since we took two vehicles, my husband left a couple hours earlier than me. I went to the 3 PM parents’ meeting and then over to the bookstore to buy some souvenirs. My daughter was able to pick up all of her textbooks, but the one on backorder. Earlier, we all ate lunch in The Avenue. I have to admit, I prolonged my stay at Cal Poly for as long as I could! I could feel all the energy and I hated to leave it behind! But, it was soon time to leave and let my daughter begin her new adventure. I’m surprised that I didn’t shed a tear, nor did she! I drove the 2½ hours home and all I felt was proud and excited for her. I think I did most of my “grieving” before she left. Check out this video and try to tell me it won’t bring a tear to your eye. -----------> [YouTube</a> - Letting Go](<a href=“Letting Go - YouTube”>Letting Go - YouTube) </p>
<p>We haven’t spoken (aloud) to our daughter since she left, but we’ve communicated via a couple of short texts and through Facebook private messages. When she has more time, we plan to set up an OoVoo or Skype session. Her dad will be VERY happy! That’s his new toy. He wants to get the grandparents over to see her “almost in person”. </p>
<p>Oh, I noticed my daughter posted on FB that she now has a new pet—a fish named Lucky. I think she won it a carnival put on by Yosemite. I hope they gave her fishfood, too! Later last night she posted that her feet hurt (lots of WOW dancing) and she was excited for the beach today. It sounds like she’s really liking WOW. Earlier during Fall Launch she said she rode her bike around campus and downtown. She admitted that riding back up the hill on a “fixie”. (bike with no gears) is a workout! I don’t want to say “I told you so!”. ;)</p>
<p>Well, I hope she has the same enthusiasm once classes begin!</p>
I had the same impression as you and CalDad- CalPoly sets a very nice tone during the move-in. This is my second time to settle a freshman into a dorm, and there’s just no way to make it perfect, but this process was good. The parking was reasonably close to things, the line moved along, kids and families helped each other (in fact, an upperclassman hauled a couple of loads for us), and the dolly system was good. We were able to run errands at lunch time, without running into parking or driving issues, and get back in time to hit the bookstore for sweatshirts. </p>
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