2008.08.27
Too young for college?
I'm spending most of the day in Staunton working on an article I suspect could draw some concern and inspire others.
A 13-year-old Blacksburg student, inspired in her own right by a news article, is leaving home to attend college. Classes begin Sept. 1 at Mary Baldwin's PEG (Program for the Exceptionally Gifted."
Allison Cartwright, the child of two former Virginia Tech Cadets, confesses to a love of clothes, music and, well, law and math. She'll take part in a four-day orientation program beginning today and matriculate with 18 and 19-year-olds next week.
You can read more about her, and the transition, in the Current later this month.
Until then, weigh in. How young is too young to start in higher education? What implications do you see from the shift in norm?
First off, that is awesome at the age of 13, taking that huge of commitment, to take on living on her own, taking on college courses. Then you have to think why, is she just not getting challenged enough. All the things she will miss out on like high school football games, school dances, waiting with her friends to get the drivers license, and all the stuff that teens go through together.
Comment by Sierra Shaw — August 27, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
First off, that is awesome at the age of 13, taking that huge of commitment, to take on living on her own, taking on college courses. Then you have to think why, is she just not getting challenged enough. All the things she will miss out on like high school football games, school dances, waiting with her friends to get the drivers license, and all the stuff that teens go through together.
Comment by Sierra Shaw — August 27, 2008 @ 6:31 pm