Well done!
We've talked for a couple of years about doing this where I work, and the idea may get more of a push after we complete an NT-to-AD upgrade this year (please, no anti-MS comments). We're already running Citrix for some apps that just don't function well as local clients across the WAN or VPN. One of the nice things about thin clients is it really cuts back on the end user's ability to screw up the configuration, load unauthorized software, etc.
Your use of the term "University" leads me to believe you aren't in the U.S. (most of us say "off to college"), but your profile doesn't say. Regardless, your school district has two things to be proud of: a great client-server setup, and a recent graduate who clearly and logically expresses her ideas in a professional forum. Best of luck!
