<p>Yes, though no one likes to go into a college thinking "I can always transfer if it doesn't work out" I do think it is important for 17- and 18-year-olds to realize that the decisions they make now don't have to be carved in stone. Things change, and so do people and their needs.</p>
<p>Well said!</p>
<p>Skidmore is her choice! She weighed her thoughts and heart and decided. We are grateful for your comments and support!</p>
<p>Great choice....best wishes to your daughter for an awesome time at Skidmore!</p>
<p>crossroadsmom, congratulations to your D! I feel sure she will love Skidmore and find her place in the sun there. Promise to check back in with all of us here to let us know how she likes (no, loves) it! :) (And hey, you are no longer at a crossroads ....:))</p>
<p>will definitely check back in to let you all know how she does...hmmm...will keep the name crossroadsmom as I adjust to my empty nest....you all are the best...I hope you know how helpful you are! Good journeys all for you and your children!</p>
<p>i am glad your daughter was able to come to a decision about schools. yes, getting into shows at Fordham is very much like the professional world. What is amazing about our department is that the encourage kids to go out and work in NYC while continuing their education. one of the seniors that is graduating didn't participate in any shows at fordham this year and instead was working Off-Broadway. I think that is great, but somehow detracts from the education at our school.</p>
<p>if anyone has more questions about Fordham you can ask me. I must say that the program has broadened my interests in Theatre...and i might even design costumes for a show next semester. </p>
<p>good luck to your daughter!</p>
<p>Drama Queen...glad to hear from you and congratulations for thinking about designing costumes for a show next semester! Your thoughts were helpful to my daughter. She gave strong thought to coming to Fordham and working off Broadway on shows while in school but felt it might be too stressful at this point.<br>
Let us know what show you work on and what you are doing.</p>
<p>Drama Queen and all:</p>
<p>I find it so interesting that your focus has broadened while at Fordham, it's a tribute to you that you got so much out of the situation of minoring in such a competitive theatre dept.
I've noticed that some kids have tunnel vision about acting-which is a good thing, necessary for what's ahead, but some benefit from learning all aspects of theatre. It's a good thing for all to think about-the most passionate 17 yr old thespian might surprise everyone and take a different route in college, I know many of our stage managers/company managers/ producers, directors, and agents began the journey as theatre majors. I wish you luck Drama Queen but I have a feeling you won't need it and will be taking charge of your destiny!</p>
<p>Hello all....any thoughts you have on a southern girl going north for clothing, shoes...bedding at school...will welcome it...also since we will be arriving via plane/train probably will do most shopping in Saratoga Springs...I am working on a checklist so open to suggestions...</p>
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<p>Thanks for the link!</p>