<p>These are great options, but, in addition, I wonder if he would be interested in University of South Carolina? Linguistics is an interdisciplinary major. They do have an all male dorm. They also have a nice honors programs. There would not be an automatic scholarship, but they have a competitive one. He could apply to Old Miss and KY because he is eligible, and also some competitive ones- you never know. Honors programs can vary from school to school.</p>
<p>Troy U. in Alabama is building a âreligious dorm.â</p>
<p>The Religious Dorm at the Public University
<a href=âhttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/04/education/the-christian-dorm-at-the-public-university.html[/url]â>http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/04/education/the-christian-dorm-at-the-public-university.html</a></p>
<p>Penny:</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestion. USC sounds good except that it looks like they only offer a minor in linguistics ([University</a> of South Carolina - Undergraduate Program | Linguistics Program at University of South Carolina](<a href=âLinguistics Program - Linguistics Program | University of South Carolinaâ>Linguistics Program - Linguistics Program | University of South Carolina))</p>
<p>Also, it looks like their National Merit scholarship is â$6,000 per year + tuition reductionâ. I gather the âtuition reductionâ means charging in-state tuition. But in-state tuition is almost $11,000, so it seems like he would have to pay $5,000 a year plus room & board. Iâm guessing this would add up to about $60,000 for four years. Is that how you read it?</p>
<p>Here is the link: [Non-Resident</a> | University of South Carolina](<a href=âApply Now - Office of Undergraduate Admissions | University of South Carolinaâ>Apply Now - Office of Undergraduate Admissions | University of South Carolina)</p>
<p>Filius, itâs probably not listed as a major because it is interdisciplinary? </p>
<p>âA student wishing to have Linguistics as a major concentration of their studies may pursue an emphasis in the field through the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS) degree programâ</p>
<p>And there is no guarantee but I was thinking he may want to apply for their merit awards and tuition reduction (to instate) [Non-Resident</a> | University of South Carolina](<a href=âApply Now - Office of Undergraduate Admissions | University of South Carolinaâ>Apply Now - Office of Undergraduate Admissions | University of South Carolina)
He might get an additional merit award as well as national merit.
and I think to apply to this, he needs to apply for admission by Oct 15 and also do the application for Mc Nair scholarship.</p>
<p>And very nice honors college:
[Honors</a> College - University of South Carolina](<a href=âSouth Carolina Honors College - South Carolina Honors College | University of South Carolinaâ>http://schc.sc.edu/)</p>
<p>Penny:</p>
<p>Iâm a little confused about how these merit-based NM awards work. All the schools that offer NM scholarships say that you have to list them as your first-choice school with the NMSC. But what happens if he lists USC as his first choice, and then doesnât get the award he was hoping for? I suppose it depends on whether they announce the award before the deadline to switch to a different first-choice school. (Actually upon further reading it does look like they announce it well before the deadline.)</p>
<p>In any event, although Iâm sure USC is a fine school, Iâm not sure itâs so much better than UKY or UM as to be worth jumping through the extra hoops to get a full ride. (Itâs ranked 112 by US News, whereas UKY is 120 and UM is 150.) Apparently you have to actually visit the campus for an entire weekend and be interviewed, to get the McNair or Horseshoe scholarship. And even then itâs not clear to me whether it would add up to a full ride including room & board. </p>
<p>However I will run it by my son and see what he thinks. I suppose it couldnât hurt to do the applications and see if he ends up among the 40 chosen for either McNair or Horseshoe, and if he is then he can decide whether itâs worth flying out there for a weekend.</p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>Oldmom:</p>
<p>Yes I had heard about that, but there is no linguistics major at Troy. Thanks anyway.</p>
<p>Iâm not sure how the NM thing works, but if you call admissions, they can tell you, and they can also answer any questions about scholarships.
The college may not be high ranking, but some honors colleges have high admissions standards.
Competitive merit scholarships are just that. You apply, and you see if they choose you.
I suggested it because this is the region of the US that tends to be more conservative and your son may find like minded peers there, and because I have heard positive things about the honors program. If course you and your son have to decide if it might work for you both.</p>
<p>Oy a lot of this reminds me of the âdear son advert your eyesâ article</p>
<p>(At least what guyfromttu was saying)</p>
<p>I wonder why in this age where we preach tolerance and acceptance for people with all kinds of sexual preferences, that we continue to question people who wish to be abstinent.
Some people wish to keep all forms of intimacy to marriage. This means keeping some boundaries. All the OPâs son is looking for is some like minded room mates or hall mates, heâs not imposing his values on others.</p>
<p>My daughter is in the honors dorm at South Carolina. The McNAir scholarship is very competitive and you have to have very impressive ECâs to be considered. And the application is 8 essays so it is not quick. BUT she loves the school, her dorm and her honors classes. There are tons of singles in the dorm too. If you want one you can get it because there were many kids this yer that wanted a double and got a single. But they are very small.</p>
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<p>What are you talking about?</p>
<p>On topic, it seems like a single would be the best option to ensure his desires. I know for me, insisting I had no friends of the opposite sex, even when platonic over, wouldnât fly⊠I pay for half of the room it is also my zone - I should be able to socialize in it</p>
<p>But thatâs just the opinion of someone who isnât normal, because I date in college</p>
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<p>Makes no sense, at all.</p>
<p>No, Amandarin. Youâve got it mixed up. Youâre normal but guyfromTTU just has zero respect for you. ;)</p>
<p>^ I know :3 being a heathen and making a joke ⊠As a senior in UG, taking 2 grad classes, maintain a healthy GPA, in Greek life, with an internship in a government agency, AND dating I just found the anecdote about dating and maintaining academics a bit hilarious. Shoot, my boyfriend helps quiz me/study</p>
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<p>3-4th years are different in that regard; Usually students party hard during their 1-2nd year. From personal observations, I noticed that upperclassmen are much more serious about their education if compared to freshmen. </p>
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<p>Very good that your boyfriend helps you study; as said before, most girls here are only attracted to beer and parties. I canât drink AT ALL because I am very serious about improving my physical state atm.</p>
<p>Oh I definitely still go out and have a great time. </p>
<p>The point is, you generalized in a quite rude way</p>
<p>I am in high school and personally I would not want to live in a single. I have shared a room with my sisters all my life and I am very amiable. To me having a roommate is another great way to make a friend.</p>