Dear Daughter:

亲爱的女儿：

As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.

当我们开车驶出哥伦比亚大学的时候，我想写一封信给你，告诉你盘旋在我脑中的想法。

First, I want to tell you how proud we are.  Getting into Columbia is a real testament of what a great well-rounded student you are.  Your academic, artistic, and social skills have truly blossomed in the last few years.  Whether it is getting the highest grade in Calculus, completing your elegant fashion design, successfully selling your painted running shoe......