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Descartesz · 05-02-2008, 02:48 PM

Keep the tours limited to 6 prospects or fewer (with families). Make a point of calling the prospects in close and asking the family members to remain on the periphery. Hand out maps and refer to them as you travel.

Organize the tour so as to take the students through a typical freshman day. Start in a dorm bedroom, then to dining hall for "breakfast", out to social science building for that morning Econ 101 class (better: some class of special interest to one or more members of the group). Next some place to study or hang out, like the student center. Maybe a snack/cafe area for lunch. Another class. To the rec facilities for a workout, and then to the library for afternoon studies. Wind up at theater or auditorium as if you were seeing an evening performance.

Radical thought: Two tour guides - one leads the group while the other talks from the rear (no more walking backward!) The interplay between the two guides would also give a taste of the kind of camraderie that might be expected on campus. And, with regards to questions, two heads are better than one.

As you do this, work in anecdotes and useful information. How do I get into a dorm, pay for food, talk to a prof? How do I get involved in intramural sports or campus orchestra? How late can I work at the library? How would I get home safely at night?

Finish with some refreshments and a Q/A session.

05-02-2008, 02:48 PM	#33
Descartesz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Threads: 0 Posts: 101	Keep the tours limited to 6 prospects or fewer (with families). Make a point of calling the prospects in close and asking the family members to remain on the periphery. Hand out maps and refer to them as you travel. Organize the tour so as to take the students through a typical freshman day. Start in a dorm bedroom, then to dining hall for "breakfast", out to social science building for that morning Econ 101 class (better: some class of special interest to one or more members of the group). Next some place to study or hang out, like the student center. Maybe a snack/cafe area for lunch. Another class. To the rec facilities for a workout, and then to the library for afternoon studies. Wind up at theater or auditorium as if you were seeing an evening performance. Radical thought: Two tour guides - one leads the group while the other talks from the rear (no more walking backward!) The interplay between the two guides would also give a taste of the kind of camraderie that might be expected on campus. And, with regards to questions, two heads are better than one. As you do this, work in anecdotes and useful information. How do I get into a dorm, pay for food, talk to a prof? How do I get involved in intramural sports or campus orchestra? How late can I work at the library? How would I get home safely at night? Finish with some refreshments and a Q/A session. Last edited by Descartesz : 05-02-2008 at 02:56 PM.