September is here and lurking innocently in my inbox was our very first OU Bursar Billing Statement. I hesitated, thanking God it wasn’t the first email in the lineup and didn’t auto open! I wanted to savor those last blissful moments of feeling financially flush before facing the truth of our new fiscal reality. Savoring […]
Before we dive in: I’ve never done this before. And by this- I mean send a kid off to college. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve never blogged before, either, so it’s a season of firsts. I wasn’t sure what to expect, to be honest. My oldest has always been very self driven and […]
This was it. It was actually happening. After living through AP exams, SATS, extra-curriculars, stress headaches over applications, the hunt for scholarships and savings plans, it was here. All the years of planning, praying, and hard work had steadily sped to this one moment. She was ready. We were ready. I think? […]
The big day is finally here. Your car is stuffed to the brim, and you are heading to Norman to send your child off on his/her new college journey. Move-In Day is the first of many thrilling experiences that your child will have at OU, and we are here to break down the 2016 Move-In process. […]
As the mom of a freshman I’m excited and anxious to have a little bit of his time this summer, but I realize he’s grown this past year, and frankly I know this is new territory for us. I had planned to write this blog about the in’s and out’s of moving students out of […]
Are you on the fence about Sooner Saturday? From this parent’s perspective it is totally worth the trip. Three big reasons … Atmosphere. Information. Fun. The atmosphere can’t be replicated. This is truly a family event. Some events are really geared to our soon-to-be independent adults. But this event was a family affair. I am […]
Spring has sprung! The flowers are blooming! The air is getting warmer and the end of the year is coming to an end. Our students are getting ready to finalize their end of the year. This is the time of year when they get a little extra stressed and some panic may set in. They […]
The University of Oklahoma National Scholars Program, is a well run, welcoming program. Here is our experience with it! If your student’s test scores have placed them among the top academic achievers in the nation, congratulations, that is something to celebrate! It also opens the door to many schools and scholarship opportunities. My son was […]
As a student at the University of Oklahoma, your child has a wide variety of part-time, flexible and convenient work opportunities available to fit his or her school schedule. Would your student prefer to work on campus, or in the community? Here at OU Human Resources, we work hard to connect your student with hiring […]
“Only 210 more days” “Only 209 more days” “Only 208 more days” Have you heard this from your high school senior? If you have, chances are that your student uses their OU Bound App every day. And while that may seem like the only thing they are using the OU Bound App for, in actuality […]