Q: Did you encourage Alex to study abroad?
A: I think it was more of an expectation of our family. We raised our kids to take advantage of all opportunities presented to them.
Q: How did you feel when she said she wanted to study in London?
A: I was very excited for her, because I had lived overseas, and my husband had been overseas in the Navy. I remember living abroad in my 20s being one of the wonderful experiences of my life.
Q: Did you have any concerns about her going?
A: No, because she went out of state for college, and seemed to handle that well. Also, after taking a gap year I felt she was a very mature person, mature enough to handle the situation.