regional send off party: what's it like

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<p>We are thinking about going to a regional send off party this sunday for our son who will be a freshman this fall. What's it like? Is it mostly for the kids, then perhaps we shouldn't butt in? </p>

<p>What do parents do there, singing praises for each other for having raised wonderful kids who were good enough to make it to the Mecca of higher learning? Are we going to be initiated into a secret society of proxy super geekdom? Does the ceremony involve any bloodletting ? :) :) :)</p>

<p>We are in NJ. We missed the NJ one since we were all out of town. So we are going to the PA version which actually takes place in NJ suburb of Philly (near Princeton)</p>

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<p>When I went, ages and ages ago, I brought along my parents. Others brought their parents too.</p>

<p>My parents enjoyed themselves tremendously and I’m sure part of that was self-congratulatory, though they didn’t mention any bloodletting!</p>

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<p>Definitely go. You’ll enjoy it tremendously.</p>

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<p>we went last year to the NYC with our son. He, in fact, intends on going again this year. There was plenty of food, some remarks from a UChicago administrator (I think it was Ted O’Neil), some remarks by parents. We were able to meet one of our son’s roomates and his parents from New Jersey. It was easy to do and was part of the “letting go” process. Parent’s weekend, on the other hand, was another story…</p>

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<p>What’s the dress code for a send-off party? I’ll be attending the Des Moines party tomorrow AM, and no additional info is listed on the main send-off party page…</p>

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<p>If it’s at a home, I would say go with something a step up from jeans and a t-shirt.</p>

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<p>We went to one near Philly. Goofy looking kids and even goofier looking parents (I mean this as a compliment). It was a relaxing affair, just small talk all around, no formal brouhaha of any sort. </p>

<p>People showed up wearing more or less a barbecue party outfit.</p>

<p>I had a great time. I every enjoyed it much more than my son did.</p>