Jenna had been accepted to Southern Oregon University which we toured on the 19th. We had invited Jenna’s friend Kylee to go with us. We had to have proof of vaccination or else a negative result on a “last 24 hour” test. I thought Kylee would have had that already but was not able to get either in time for our tour and so ended up not going with us which is really too bad. I think she would have enjoyed it.
We arrived in Ashland very early in the
morning. The elements were dark but there
were buildings lit up with Christmas décor.
It was as though Ashland embraced us with welcoming arms. It was so beautiful and inviting.
We had arrived early and thus able to get a decent parking spot in front of the admissions building which is where the event started. Those in charge admitted us into the building so that we would not freeze as it has been cold outside. I’m pretty certain that we were the first registered for the orientation/tour package.
A breakfast bar had been set up for all of the participants. We enjoyed scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and fruit before the morning orientation, separating the students from family members and going on tour. There was a scavenger photo contest presented for whatever students had desire to participate – which of course Jenna did. Here are some of the photographs that she took:
The theatre didn’t seem to
offer a separate course as some of the other departments and so we ended up
with the digital cinema. I enjoyed
seeing the work of some of the students as they presented footage and talked
about some of the challenges that they had.
We ate lunch. There were a variety of options. I selected a “build it” sandwich as there was no line. Jenna selected pizza which looked good but was the worse tasting pizza either one of us have had. I enjoyed the sandwich though.
After that we toured the housing
area. Jenna seemed comfortable with
being able to live there – which she may
end up doing. We had gone to the library
as she had a question for the admissions with the theatre department but the
library only offered the basic admission and had set up computers for
that. On our return to the
Stevenson Union building we met a senior
majoring in theatre. She and Jenna
swapped information to keep in touch. I
thought that was cool. Very impressed
with how friendly everyone was. Jenna
will fit in well.
Our last stop was at the financial
sources and then return back home. It is
only about an hour and a half from where we live. I like that she will still be close enough to
visit. And she does already have at
least two friends who attend. Guess we
will have a better idea where she will be going within the next four months.
