It’s official—Sasha Obama, the youngest daughter of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, is officially leaving the nest. The 18-year-old is all set to begin her college journey at the University of Michigan, kicking off her freshman year on Tuesday, September 3. Imagine the excitement and nerves that come with such a monumental step in life, especially when you're stepping into a world so different from the White House. But hey, Sasha’s ready to take on this new chapter.
According to The Detroit News, Sasha was spotted earlier this week on campus with Secret Service agents in tow, proving that even in college, some things just don’t change. Zach Lassen, a film student, shared his encounter with the former first daughter. He was just walking by, pushing a vacuum, when Sasha walked right in front of him. “I said, ‘Excuse me,’” Lassen told the outlet. “It was a crowded hallway with her and some Secret Service dudes. … It’s pretty cool.” Another freshman mentioned that not only does she and Sasha share mutual friends, but she also described Sasha as just a "normal student." Can you believe it? Even the daughter of one of the most famous couples in the world can blend into the college crowd.
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Barack Obama, 58, and Michelle Obama, 55, are no strangers to this college drop-off drill. They’ve been through it once before when their eldest daughter, Malia, now 21, set off for Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she’s currently entering her third year this fall. In a candid moment, Barack once admitted, “It makes no sense. Michelle and I are way too young to have daughters who are both almost in college now.” He joked about feeling a little freaked out as a parent watching his girls grow up so fast. But hey, that’s life, right?
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Even though Barack and Michelle might not be ready to let go, Sasha and Malia sure are ready to spread their wings. Barack added, “They’re ready to get out of the nest. We don’t think they’re ready, but they certainly think they’re ready. The fact that their parents’ house is the White House may add to it. But Malia’s going off to college. She’s a grown woman.”
Sneak Peek into Sasha's College Choice
Back in December 2018, Sasha dropped a little hint about the college she had her eyes on. She uploaded a photo onto her private Instagram account, sharing her excitement about her future. “So proud to say I’m going to college with my sisters!” she wrote. Can you feel the excitement radiating from that post? It’s clear Sasha is thrilled to join the ranks of college students and embark on this new adventure.
