So, DD just got word that she has been accepted into the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Film Studies Program- a 3 day symposium during the Film Festival. But they say she needs to be there from Jan 31- Feb 4. Would you say this would be a worth while enough experience to miss 3 days of college classes? She's also already committed to missing a few days in April to go to Houston for the Cupsi Poetry Slam.
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Non-skiing question for Santa Barbara area divas
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She is a comparative literature major, not film studies. She has taken a Russian film class and a French film class but that's it. But apparently she did a good enough job in her application selling the connection between comparative literature and film to be invited. They would provide the hotel and a stipend to be used towards air fare, I think some meals too, so little out of pocket. I think what she is hoping to get out of it is a free adventure. She loves to travel, meet new people, etc.
She's taking five courses, 20 credits. She's the kind of person that is happiest when she keeps busy. Her first semester she did 16 credits and was at a loss. She would only miss one day of the Tues- Thurs classes, but the M-W-F classes she would miss two days of.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Given that this would be early in the semester, does seem like a great opportunity for an adventure. The fact that she doesn't have to spend money for travel and lodging makes a difference. Certainly would look good on a resumé or grad school application whatever she decides to pursue after college.
Sparky
Angel Diva
I agree with the above comments. I live in the LA area and love Santa Barbara. What a great opportunity for a college kid, especially when it sounds like most of the expenses will be paid! Plus, at that time of the year, I’m sure a break from the cold northeast will be much appreciated! Wait, where does she study? I just assumed MA since that’s where you are?
She's at Smith, in Northampton MA. But it isn't like we have had much cold here so far anyways this year :(
She wrote the organizers with a few questions, but I'm pretty sure she will be saying yes. She does take her studies seriously, but I think when it comes down to it, the call to adventure wins out. Thank you guys for you input (and for not making me feel like a bad parent for not doing much more than play devil's advocate.)
She wrote the organizers with a few questions, but I'm pretty sure she will be saying yes. She does take her studies seriously, but I think when it comes down to it, the call to adventure wins out. Thank you guys for you input (and for not making me feel like a bad parent for not doing much more than play devil's advocate.)
mustski
Angel Diva
Once our kids head off to university, that is the most excellent type of parenting... the kind that teaches them to make independent decisions and supports them in their choices at the same time!
Ok- update time. DD went and had a blast. She was put up at a Hilton Resort hotel, with a room to herself. Seats at all the major panels and awards (sent a photo from the one with Vigo Mortenson). Went to a mixer with Christopher Lloyd. Pet Glen Close’s dog. Said no regrets whatsoever.
