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What All College Tour Guides Have in Common

Posted on March 26, 2008 by JD

1. Advanced skills in walking backwards. 2.  Effusive about junior year abroad. 3. Proud to display their student I.D. cards, which can be swiped everywhere for cash, sports tickets  and food.  4. Fearful of losing above cards. 5.  Have all … Continue reading →

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Expert College Critiques

Posted on March 26, 2008 by JD

Our original list of colleges to visit was too ambitious.  But fortunately there is a girl in CJ’s class traveling in the opposite direction.  This compulsive texter has been providing CJ with instant feedback about every school she visits.  Early … Continue reading →

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Duke: Castles, Tents and Basketball

Posted on March 25, 2008 by JD

It has been only two days and we have managed to find the perfect school, or rather a collection of Cambridge-like castles surrounded by woodland. Stunning, Gothic architecture, life-changing research programs, diverse student body…plus tons of school spirit.  A highlight … Continue reading →

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Pulpits and Pulled Pork

Posted on March 24, 2008 by JD

Greetings from Vanderbilt University, alma mater of Al Gore, but not a Prius in sight.  This is the ideal school for CJ if he decides to become a Divinity major.  There is a church on every corner and an inspirational … Continue reading →

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Google Blocked my Blog and Called it “Spam”

Posted on March 23, 2008 by JD

Received an email from Google early this morning.  I hoped it would be an offer to turn my blog into an HBO series. Then we might be able to pay for CJ’s college education, if he happens to be accepted … Continue reading →

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