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Elon University Visit Report by Caden

Visit to Elon University in May 2013 by Caden
(Student, HS Class of 2012)
(Member since October 02 2007 with 22 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Video followed by Q&A with admissions personel. Group of about 15 kids with parents

Campus Tour: Yes - Split into different groups. Each with a couple of kids and their parents. Tour guide was nice and informative. She engaged the kids and had them talking by the end of the tour.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Kids all seemed happy and friendly.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Admissions staff very nice.


Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Looked like a small NC college. Some older buildings, some newer ones and some contruction/remodeling going on.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Everthing looked in good shape. Communications school seemed state of the art.


Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Saw a typical freshman dorm with bath down the hall.


Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Seemed very safe


Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Nice, clean and safe looking.


City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
The town is small. The food choices close to campus seem to be few.

Campus Visit Notes for Elon University


Visit Description:

A very good visit.
Campus was active and kids were everywhere.
Exams were just about to start.
Plenty of parking near addmissions and easy to find.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

Stayed at the Hampton Inn in Burlington. About 10 mins away.

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

Elon is about 10 mins off I 40.