Southern Virginia University, to tour the campus.
Claire has been feeling tugged to this school, especially since
President Bonnie Corden is the President of the University.
We love Bonnie!
SVU is so charming because the main campus building looks like
Anne of Green Gables could be the English professor,
but mostly because it is aligned with the
restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
SVU sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
near the Shenandoah Valley.
It's a beautiful campus, and it's Claire's speed.
The university offers an excellent premed program, and the
best part is that it's just a three-hour drive from Stillestead. Yay!
In the winter of 1999, my mom told me about SVU,
and we seriously looked into it as a college option for me.
We requested information and pamphlets, and I was
excited about it, but in the end, living away was too scary for
this Provo girl.
PLUS, I needed to meet Christian that Spring.
So it's so cool that Claire is interested in it.
This is a HUGE pivot for Claire (and our family)
especially since she and Jane already have housing at BYU,
classes, and even a job.
We left the campus feeling optimistic about her enrollment at this school.
We have an appointment at the temple on Wednesday and are
hopeful to receive more guidance and answers.
And we are confident we'll receive them.
Go, Claire, Go!
