Formany if not all parents, sending their kids off to college is one of the harderthings to swallow as they get older. Todd and Julie Chrisley are going through this right now as they getready to send their baby girl Savannah off to Lipscomb University in Nashville– a year early!
Andas any parent can attest, before their child becomes independent and on theirown to fend for themselves in campus life, they can impart all the words ofwisdom and advice they have to offer. As viewers of Chrisley Knows Best areaware, the patriarch of the Atlanta-based family doesn’t exactly keep quiet onany and all matters, and you better believe seeing his youngest daughter off tocollege is no different. “My dad told meI need to have at least a 3.0 GPA or pay my own way,” Savannah tells HELLO!.“He also told me to keep my feet on the floor, head in the air and hands in mypocket, and I’ll be Gucci.”
Savannah got some of her dad's words of wisdom ahead of her freshman year Photo: USA Network
Leavingher close-knit family which consists of her parents, her older sister Lindsie,her older brother Chase and younger brother Grayson as well as her niece Chloe, nephew Jackson and grandmother Nanny Faye has Savannah nervous but also looking forward to getting outon her own. “I am most excited aboutbeing able to make my own schedule and start my life,” she shares. “I'm excitedto have a routine of my own, though having quietness when I come home will beso weird! Honestly, I don't think I'm ready for it!”
Her bigfamily will also be missed. “I'm a huge family person so leaving them makes me so nervous! Inever do anything without them,” the 17-year-old continued. “They're all mybest friends...especially Grayson and Chloe – so leaving them is breaking myheart.”
Notliving at home means missing out on what mama’s whipping up in the kitchen. Thebudding-fashionista, who styles herself and does her own makeup on the show, noted:“Not having mom’s cooking while off at school is definitely the diet that Ididn't ask to go on! Her cooking is amazing! So that's the downside to movingout.”
Savannah styles herself for the show Photo: USA Network
Whether she is ready ornot, Savannah is all packed up with just a few short weeks to go. “It’s a blast,”the entrepreneurial business major says of shopping for her dorm. “I think Ifound something that I like to do more than shopping for clothes!” In hersuitcases, one of her essentials are her photos. She explains: “I am a huge picture freak, andI don't ever miss a moment! I would be devastated if I didn't have my photos. Ihave a feeling that they'll definitely help with home sickness.”
They willalso help keep mom and dad in the loop on her freshman adventures as Savannahcontinues on making those everlasting memories. In the meantime, check out this exclusive clip from the mid-season finale airing tonight at 9/8c on USA where Savannah puts her styling practice to use on her grandmother.
