| DS makes all the calls -- it has helped his confidence -- with all the IMing these kids do, they hardly know how to make a phone call any more!
DS contacted professors (via email) in the classes he wanted to visit. No one has ever turned him down; in fact, most sent emails welcoming him -- some sent lecture notes for that day, offered to speak with him afterwards, and one sent the homework that was due! (which he enjoyed doing...but that was what he wanted to assess in that particular class anyway!)
On spring break, DS went to visit classes, while DH did the info sessions. DS did campus tours as time permitted. His main goal was to sit in on classes and then wander the halls of his intended major departments, reading what was posted and snagging a prof/advisor to chat with. He felt it was a successful way to approach the process, but he isn't picky about things like dorms and food, so this may not work for others.
If DS is on the campus tour with us, our rule is to keep our mouths shut and let DS ask questions. If he's elsewhere, we'll ask if it seems appropriate. Absolutely no sitting in on class! |