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'We know we made the right choice': A parent's move-in story

I first met Kristin and Paul Green at freshman orientation in late June, and it was one of those instant connections, kindred parental spirits if you will. My son Ryan and their son Jordan are both undeclared, assigned to Eaglin, and seem to be cut from the same 'boy mold.'

We tried to connect again at move-in, but it was just too hectic. Kristin touched base on Saturday to let me know that what was already an emotional trip (Jordan is their youngest) became even more so when their flight back to Baltimore was cancelled due to the MidAtlantic air traffic glitch.

They couldn't get out by plane until Tuesday, and there wasn't a rental car to be had, so I suggested they drive with my daughter and me back to Baltimore -- the airport is only a stone's throw from our home. They agreed, and we had a delightful dinner on Saturday evening after a gorgeous day on the beach, then rolled out at o'darkthirty on Sunday morning. The trip simply flew by thanks to their good company, and I know I've made new lifelong friends.

If this is a sign of what my son is going to experience at Coastal, then I know he's made the right choice!

Thanks for your assistance!

Julia Lynch
Chief of Staff
Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services
Columbia, Md.

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