Author Archives: Kara Parr

About Kara Parr

Kara would like to go back to fourth grade—as a teacher when she graduates from Longwood with her degree in liberal studies, which is the major for aspiring elementary school teachers. She is the fourth and final person in her family to attend Longwood. Her dad graduated in 1985, her mom in 1986 and her sister in 2017. Longwood is definitely a family affair for the Parrs. A graduate of Tabb High School, Kara was in the Key Club, National Honor Society, Bowling Club and the National Beta Club. But her favorite thing by far was singing. She was in the Girls’ Ensemble, serving as its president when she was a senior, and Jazz Choir, and she participated in school musicals. When she’s on the listening end of music, it has to be country: “I’m a big fan,” she says. And she’s a big fan of dogs, as well: “I LOVE dogs.” She has a cockapoo named Sophie and a cocker spaniel named Henry.

Happy Holidays from Farmville!

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Kara Parr

I am in awe of how quickly my first semester at Longwood has gone by. I always remember hearing that college would go by more quickly than high school, and I honestly did not believe it until now‑-but it is … Continue reading →

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A Weekend with Mom and Dad: Tasty Treats and a Shopping Spree

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Kara Parr

A few months ago, when I found out the dates for Parents Weekend, I immediately told my dad so he could get a hotel before they were all booked. Sadly, a few weeks Parents Weekend, he found out he had … Continue reading →

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The Way I See It: Roommates, Professors and Exploring Farmville 

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Kara Parr

Before arriving at Longwood, I didn’t really know what to expect from college. I had only heard stories about how mean and lacking in understanding college professors are and how terrible living with a roommate could be.   Well, I am here to tell … Continue reading →

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Like Father Like Daughter: I Followed in my Dad’s Footsteps to Frazer Hall

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Kara Parr

Move-in day was a whole mix of emotions: nervousness, excitement, stress and so on. I don’t think there is any one thing that can really prepare you for it. It started off with waking up in our hotel room in … Continue reading →

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