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Have to brag a little bit about Alex...

16 years ago

he got a small scholarship from the University of Kentucky soon after he was accepted to their school. Then yesterday we found out he got a little bit more from the physic's department! I'm really proud of him. Now, if he can just make a high enough grade to pass the upcoming AP Physics exam.

Bad news on Lexington's news site today, the U of K will increase their tuition. ) : The article said the state is increasing all the state school's tuition. Like it's not expensive enough already.

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glenda_al
16 years ago
You certainly have every right to be proud of Alex.

I am, too!
carol_in_california
16 years ago
You have done such a good job of raising your kids.
Not only am I proud of Alex, I am proud of you.
And in physics, too. Great.
(DS's best friend in high school went to Cal Tech and is now a astro-physisist doing research in Switzerland.)
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phyllis__mn
16 years ago
Kathleen, you serve as a role model for all mothers, and you have done a great job.
bigfoot_liz
16 years ago
AWESOME! i love hearing of kids who are happily excelling in sciences!

college costs will always go up, hopefully the university uses them to further education and the status of the university's programs. my dh has been fulltime at Univ central FL since 2007 and tuition has gone up 25% w/ another 15% increase for this fall and it is still nationally ranked as a good buy in colleges. his mechanical engineering program has tremendous industry support (both $$$ & thru teaching) so we are o.k. w/ increases. the univ has gone from 5th largest in this country to 3rd in 2 yrs, plus the engineering dept is nationally well ranked, very important for future jobs. in the long run when you are in programs that can all but guarantee a very high salary, the costs to get there are fractional. my dh has now known 3 yrs worth of graduating friends and not a single one had to go to graduation w/o atleast a couple of job offers to choose from which is in the end the most important result of education IMO.

you should be very proud, his successes reflect very well on you mom! ~ liz
grinch_gut
16 years ago
Kathleen! I am proud of you and your 2 kids...wow you guys are amazing!! You did a super job raising them and it sure shows.....Stacy
kacram
16 years ago
yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with all of the above...
especially what Carol said. I am proud of YOU and
your kids! physics... wow... DS's brain doesn't work
that way! lol
Kathsgrdn
Original Author
16 years ago
Gee, thanks everyone. Kat, mine doesn't either. lol.
hgl_gaylemarie
16 years ago
Start looking for Scholarships. Yahoo!
lydia1959
16 years ago
That's great Kath!! I have to agree that I am wowed by you (as a single mom).. you do such a great job giving your kids great opportunities (travel and the exchange students). Patting Alex and YOU on the back!!

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