Before and after the tears at drop-off day, Jaida Hampton wanted to explore life outside of Michigan. Before and after the tears, Brigida Beverly, her mother and best friend, wanted the same for her daughter.
Drop-off day at college is often an emotional test, especially when a mother is sending her daughter off to do things for both of them.
"It was rough," Beverly said. "I cried. She kind of made jokes and video-taped me. I did cry, in the dorm. I cried in the car. My sister was with me, and she cried, too.