though her timing was poor on the transfer decision, she did make the decision to transfer. I’m sure you’ve thoroughly explored her reasoning and plan to make sure she’s ok over the next year. Our son at Oberlin became more convinced over the course of the year that it wasn’t the right school for him. Yet he loves his profs/classes, has a gf and by all accounts, a rich set of friends. So while we were open to the idea of a transfer, it seems to us that he is academically and socially functional (as is your d).
Ah, the darling buds of May are finally here, and my daughter hath nearly finished her sophomore year…have to keep up the lyrical waxing!
D called last night to tell me, very casually, that she has her life plan figured out. I thought I’d share it, because it’s been so interesting to see how she is maturing and figuring out what she wants to do. Her plan is that she is going to aim for a Fulbright Scholarship, do a few of years of research, and apply to Yale to do a PhD in clinical psychology. She has a 4.0 GPA this semester, and a summer internship lined up. She will likely have two tutoring jobs on campus next year, and is going to Japan for study abroad. Oh, and she’s had a boyfriend for nearly a year too, so she may not be destined to be a librarian with cats. Is this the same child who asked us to rescue her from that awful place, less than two years ago?
Watching your kids grow up is so gratifying, and also so bittersweet. What a cool journey she’s had!
Fantastic.
@Lindagaf - Funny, I was just thinking about this thread a while ago…So glad to hear how wonderfully your D is doing up there.
@lindagaf I am among the many who have enjoyed following your daughter’s story. It’s great to hear how well she is doing! FYI, my husband is a clinical psychologist, and I have no doubt he would want me to convey his warning to your daughter to make sure she considers the economics of the profession - and other problems - long before she commits herself to that path.
^^^^ On the other hand, I know many psychologists who do very well working in hospitals and having private practices. They don’t make Wall St kind of money, but they can do just fine
A great path is School Psychologist, supplemented with private work. Steady income. Great benefits. And the ability to add to it as much or as little as you want.
FWIW, Yale’s program is not designed for people who intend to practice. It’s for people who want to do research or lead the academic life.