Time to Fly


No doubt that getting a child accepted into college is an exciting accomplishment for any family. But when it comes to letting them leave for school? Well, there’s no easy way of coming to terms that. It’s never easy to say goodbye to a child, even if they’re only moving down the street. And while letting go can be a challenge, most of us would agree that it should never get in the way of the powerful things kids can do when they’re finally able to spread their wings.

Take it from TXGU near peer Dianey. Her parents wanted to keep her close—under their roof type of close—but Dianey had other plans. After securing a full scholarship for college, she left home in South Texas for school in Austin. And although Dianey and her family knew being apart would be tough, they were able to find a way to make the distance between them work. So how did they do it? You'll have to find out in the latest TXGU How I Got Here video. And be sure to check out the TEKS-aligned lesson plans while you're there too. From finding their future majors to scrubbing out their social media, there's ton tips for helping students soar.
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