Butterfly Mind

College orientation

I took our son to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville for orientation Thursday and Friday, and I wanted to go back to school again just so I could hang out there and be a student among the greenery and bricks and columns and trees. Campus is beautiful. I love it there. I hope he will too.

Hydrangeas and random column capitals around grounds
A literary society 😍

The Rotunda is the heart of the University of Virginia campus, and I can’t get enough of it.

I love my new wide angle lens.
Courtyard next to the Rotunda
I can’t remember all the architectural terms, but I adore the details. I know the columns are Corinthian, and then something about teeth for the little blocks under the eaves…
Rotunda pool
The Rotunda in morning light
I wandered around town and found a cute place for coffee
Incoming first-years getting oriented on the lawn

I didn’t cry too much while we were there; tears welled up a few times, and my heart swelled with excitement and pride, but no full on waterworks. I’m not expecting the same for move-in day.

Andrea Badgley

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5 responses to “College orientation”

  1. How bittersweet this must have been for you. I just love the pic of the Rotunda being reflected in the pool.

  3. Great photos. Your sone is so lucky to attend this beautiful university, but I guess you already know that 🙂