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    Au Pair advice for daughter who wants to go to France? Should we allow?

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    Posted · Edited by Lux Et Veritas Academy

    My DD is thinking about becoming an Au Pair in France for 6 months for

    a friend of a friend of a friend.

     

    Does anyone have experience with this? Questions that should be asked?

     

    Is it too risky?

     

    She would work 20 hours a week, 2 elementary age kids, she would attend a french university (paid) for french classes. 3 hours from Paris.

    Live in bathroom/bedroom.

     

    I don't know even the first thing about this whole industry-

     

    Any insight would be appreciated.

    Possible job for DH in Boston

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    I agree with the above poster

    The commute into Boston is terrible no matter how you slice it. Small area, lots of people. Where his company located? I love the area, but I don't go into the city as often as I like because Boston traffic is some of the worst, most confusing in the US.

     

    Where is the company located? Any sort of commute is pretty lousy. The traffic going is horrendous.

    Amen to this- I love the Weston and Belmont area, but all depends how much you want to spend. I am more partial to the North side too vs. South Side.

     

    Many of my friends commute in from NH over the border- Nashua and Bedford, a headache of a commute but the prices are reasonable and NH is fabulous.

    Homemade 8 Year old Spa Party- Ideas Needed

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    Posted · Edited by Lux Et Veritas Academy

    I am doing an 8 year old spa party at my house to cut down on expenses of a real salon.

     

    I have an adorable cake being made to match the theme.

     

    Please give me your creative ideas on what to do at home-

     

    Where do you think I can get cheap robes for the girls? Do I even need that?

     

    Thanks in Advance!

     

     

     

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    When everyone around you is stopping...

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    Once someone remarked how my daughter was so intelligent, smart and bright and then made the comment "But I worry about her getting a long with teens her age." I bluntly said, "It is better than the alternative!."

     

    In my mind, caught off guard, I wish I would have said something really candid!

     

    I just always keep real optimistic instead of defensive like I used to be!

     

    Actually social networking has helped my cause tremendously, because now people can see us out and about doing things and studying on location and not a an unsocial hermit. When they see the opportunities are endless, the criticism has diminished.

    Would you pay?

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    Is that your actual cost, or cost after financial aid? Is there any grant money available to you? Is this for you or for your child?

     

    This is for my daughter- no grant money or financial aid available. It is the curse of hard working America. We have worked hard and saved, yet there is no way we could save 52,000 a year each for four kids.....looking at all of our options now. We have done the local CC for high school and she will graduate with AA from there.

    Would you pay?

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    Is that per year, or total cost? Per year? No. Total cost? Maybe. Schoolteachers don't have a guaranteed job anymore. I know several people with recent education degrees who can't find jobs. There have been a lot of cutbacks at schools around here.

     

    Rhonda, That is per year- I am not sure it is worth it! I agree teachers are having a rough time getting jobs....She definitely needs to get a 4 year degree- but what we are willing to spend at this stage of the economy is still being debated.

    Would you pay?

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    If you mean total cost, then yes, I'd pay that for a BS ED degree.

     

    A good, experienced teacher can make 60-70K a year in the right market. Or more, esp if it's a Special Ed degree.

     

    A four-year degree can open doors in other areas, too--one is not limited to teaching in a school, or even to teaching, period.

     

    The college experience, for some people, is about more than the degree and career afterwards. It can (not always, but can) broaden one's mind, deepen one's thinking, even change one's heart, for the better.

     

    Just some reasons I think it's worth it--or can be.

     

    Actually Chris- I agree that college is more than the degree.....and teaching is still valuable, I am not sure if I want to have her go to a school that cost 50000 dollars a year ...aughhh......but I definitely want her to have a college experience and since she will have completed two years at the CC in high school- I hope she makes a fun and valuable decision!

    Would you pay?

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    Posted · Edited by Lux Et Veritas Academy

    Would you pay the high price of college 40,000-55,000 per year at a good school to become a school teacher?

     

    This is for my daughter-

     

    I am in an emotional crisis on whether or not college is worth the high price tag these days- looking for solutions!

     

    Thanks in Advance!

     

     

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    What does the EFC number mean?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

    Posted · Edited by Lux Et Veritas Academy

    What does the number next to EFC mean on the FASFA form?

     

    Is that what you are expected to pay at college?

     

    Hypothetically, lets say your college is $55000 and your number is something like 39,000.....do you pay the difference?

     

    Do you have to pay 39,000....or 55,000...so confused on this net aid....stuff

    My 10 y/o DD attitude bites the big one.

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    Oh boy- my son 11 woke up 6 weeks ago with the same behavior, I am hoping it is puberty. He is certainly a different kid, so this gives me a little relief to know that it might be hormonal. Best of luck to all of us!

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    Coca Colar Scholars?

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    Posted · Edited by Lux Et Veritas Academy

    Did any one of your children apply for the Coca Cola Scholarship as a senior.

    I am distraught by the application that is strictly catered to public school students.

     

    I know they accept homeschoolers but there is no room to "Express yourself" on the application only fill in the blank high school questions like were you a student body officer?

     

    I emailed them regarding this very thing-but never heard back.

     

     

    Thanks-

     

     

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