We helped Olivia move into her residence hall on campus at Kent State University this morning. And she seems to have a great set-up. Her roommate Jessica seems to be friendly. Their room gets lovely morning sunlight, filtered through large maple trees. And pretty much everything Olivia needs for her college studies is right at her fingertips.
Olivia has spent nearly eighteen years growing and developing into a strong, independent, young woman. She has a bright future. And beyond. He never ended up living in a residence hall on campus, as he went straight from an extra, unexpected year at home to an off-campus apartment with friends. And he may even benefit long-term from some of the mental toughness that was developed through a transition to college in the height of a once-in-a-century pandemic.
So, it felt special to walk around campus with Olivia, after she was mostly settled into her room. We walked to the Student Center and bought her one of those small wallets that adheres to the back of her smartphone, so she can have her Flash ID readily available for making her way around campus.
And we took her out to eat for lunch, before leaving her to a diet dominated by Kent State Dining Services cuisine for the next few months. Bookmark the permalink. Search for:.
