First off, thank you to all of you for your valued input. Well, all of you minus one.
Having said that, we've decided that rez is the best option for my daughter for this coming year.
We will re-evaluate at the end of the next year.
Reasons for choosing Rez is for the same that you have all stated. I think she'll get to meet some more/new people. She can attend social functions right there and then stumble back to her room. (I get the fact that its part of the University experience and I think she should partake to a certain degree. I know I did.) She wont have to leave campus to get to class. And she will be with "like minded" people to do her studying.
The purchase option, although I still feel its a good option, is probably not right at this point in time. One of the biggest deciding factors was having the place vacant from May to September and still having to make mortgage payments. At least with the Rez option, you pay while she's there and dont while she isnt. In the short term, yes its money going out the window but its probably better suited for her at this time.
And for the "helicopter" comment from earlier, we all talked at length about it and ultimately she decided what was best for her and we agreed.
Thanks again for all your input. It was greatly appreciated.
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