Visit to Connecticut College in July 2010 by KaiserinSisi
(Student, HS Class of 2011)
(Member since July 11 2010 with 163 posts)
4 of 4 people found this visit report helpful
Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview:
Yes - The interview was wonderful. My interviewer mainly asked about my extracurricular activities, summer plans, and academic interests.
Information Session:
Yes - This was one of the best info sessions I've been to. It had two main parts: the internships, research opportunities, and study abroad options; and the admissions process. They were open to quest
Campus Tour:
Yes - We were able to go inside several of the buildings, and the tour guide was very helpful. We didn't go into a classroom, though.
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
The students were all very helpful, though there weren't many there. The tour guide made a quick break in the tour to help an older professor who had dropped her paperwork.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
The campus is very beautiful, even though it was raining when we went.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
The buildings are all very nicely taken care of. Some of them are clearly old, but they are still very well cared for.
Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
They seemed to be a pretty good size. They were bigger than most of the other dorms I've seen.
Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
I was very surprised by how much I liked this school. It really impressed me.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
2 - Fair
There doesn't seem to be very much to do outside of campus, but the campsu seems to have plenty going on, so that shouldn't be much of a problem.
City/Town/Community:
2 - Fair
Campus Visit Notes for Connecticut College
Visit Description:
I wasn't really expecting to like this very much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The interviewer was very friendly and seemed very interested in my hobbies, and was very open to questions.
Some of the buildings had a very quaint, old-New England feel on the inside. Others felt more like the inside of an old school, and were a bit worn down, but not terribly. Other parts were very new and modern. However, most of the buildings looked almost identical on the outside, made out of tan brick and stone. The campus itself is very beautiful and well-maintained.