I keep this on my watched threads so I don't lose it.
DD is still with the same boyfriend. Their relationship has survived the first year, but I think he has changed. The irony is that he was afraid that going Oxford would turn him into an "arrogant twat" (his words), but sadly, going to where he went has done that anyway. He has spent most of his first year drinking and partying, but managed to get through his exams, but not with great grades. Again the irony being that he achieved the lowest grades in his "best" and favourite subject - the one he received his Oxford offer on.
DD never managed to get another paying job, but is volunteering in a charity shop. The experience will be very useful, and she is trusted enough to bank the day's takings. She has just come back from an interrailing holiday with her BF, which she enjoyed very much.
Her university accommodation has been confirmed, and she got her first choice which she is delighted with, so it is all becoming very real.
It is her birthday this weekend and everyone is cancelling on her or is busy, so she is feeling rather down about it.
Well done to everyone's DC for a successful first year. Glad to hear you are OK starfleet
Oh, and I am still getting irritated by posts on "that" FB page from mothers spending all summer crying over the fact that their DC will be going to university, although I haven't seen any in recent days.