Who is paying for Gabriella Giudice's college? 'RHONJ' star Teresa's daughter 'excited' to start at the University of Michigan
MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY: The atmosphere in the Giudice household was a mix of emotions as Gabriella Giudice packed her bags for her new chapter in Michigan on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey.'
In Episode 3 of Season 14, viewers witnessed Teresa Giudice supporting her daughter as she prepared to leave the comfort of her family home and head off to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, a considerable distance away from her parents' Montville residence.
It was a poignant moment for the family as they wrestled with the reality of Gabriella spreading her wings and embarking on this new adventure. During the latest episode, Teresa disclosed that her former husband, Joe Giudice, is not contributing to Gabriella's education expenses, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Despite the challenges and uncertainties that lay ahead, the Giudice family stood united in their support for Gabriella as she took this significant step towards independence and self-discovery.
"Joe’s not helping. He can’t right now. Joe’s still trying to get his life together in the Bahamas. But it’s OK. I’m thankful that I can pay for it," Teresa told the producers. Teresa confirmed that her new husband, Louie Ruelas, indeed was assisting with the payment of her college tuition.
'RHONJ' Season 14 star Joe Giudice joins daughters on video call as Gabriella leaves for college
During the most recent episode, Joe joined Teresa, Gabriella, Gia Giudice, and Audriana Giudice in a video call to commemorate Gabriella's departure to college, leading to tears and heartfelt moments. The emotional call was filled with laughter, memories, and heartfelt goodbyes as the family navigated through this bittersweet moment together.
“I’ve been crying all morning. This is the worst day ever," Gia told her father Joe. On the other hand, Teresa said, “It’s not the worst day ever; she’s happy." The family bid farewell to Gabriella with heavy hearts, yet Teresa couldn't help but express her awe at the fact that Gabriella was following in Gia's footsteps by heading off to college.
Louie chimed in, offering Joe a warm greeting as they all reflected on the bittersweet moment of seeing their youngest child embark on this new chapter of her life. “It’s a sad day, but it’s a good day as well,” Joe said.
Gia expressed her true emotions to her younger sister regarding the decision to move and said, “No, seriously, I’m so proud of you; the University of Michigan is such a huge accomplishment. You should be so proud of yourself.”
'RHONJ' star Gabriella Giudice is thrilled to start at the University of Michigan
Joe expressed to Gabriella that there were endless possibilities available to her, and it appeared that Gabriella was already formulating a strategy in her mind. "The sky is the limit," Joe told his daughter Gabriella.
“I’m excited. I’m taking an economics course for a semester. So, I’m excited to learn about that because that’s what I’m planning on majoring in," Gabriella said. Gia added, "She's gonna handle your finances, Dad. She’ll make sure everything’s stored away." “That’s what I’ll do. I can handle people’s money," Gabriella added.
New episodes of 'RHONJ' Season 14 are released every Sunday at 8 pm ET on Bravo.
