Thanks, Ribs! That's cool your son looked at UT, also. DS has been awfully quiet since we returned - I think he's overwhelmed and exhausted at the same time. I have to keep emphasizing to him that it's OK if he DOESN'T pick this school. My dad is such a fanatical Longhorn that I have to keep the two of them separated (not too hard at such a long distance).

Teresa, the school itself is a cement city of 50,000 or so, first or second I think to Michigan for hugeness. We are small town people, and I assume you are too. No question this would be overwhelming to him. Prime is a junior at DePauw now in Greencastle, IN and loves it, although when he first got there he called to complain there isn't a Starbucks in the whole town. Your son will make the right choice, but he needs lots of time and different views. On the other hand, if he ends up at UT and likes it, he sure won't be disappointed. It's a quality school. and of course your dad will go ape! Spareribs

Teresa, the school itself is a cement city of 50,000 or so, first or second I think to Michigan for hugeness. We are small town people, and I assume you are too. No question this would be overwhelming to him. Prime is a junior at DePauw now in Greencastle, IN and loves it, although when he first got there he called to complain there isn't a Starbucks in the whole town. Your son will make the right choice, but he needs lots of time and different views. On the other hand, if he ends up at UT and likes it, he sure won't be disappointed. It's a quality school. and of course your dad will go ape! Spareribs

Oh yeah Ribs, I forgot your son was in College at DePauw...it's only about 60 minutes from where I live. And I know for sure it's truly a great school. Do you ever come here to visit him....if so, we could meet up for a visit or run sometime if you would like. Tim