Visit to Haverford College in August 2009 by streamertyer
(Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since August 17 2009 with 4 posts)
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Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Assistand Dean of Admissions gave an excellent presentation. Covered many facets of the Haverford experience, from the college's beginnings, to admissions, academics, student life, to nearby Phi
Campus Tour:
Yes - No tour available, however a very nicely detailed self-guided tour sheet and map were provided by admissions.
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
3 - Good
Very few students around during the summer.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
Admissions, maintenance and cleaning staff were all very friendly & helpful. Even letting us see the inside of locked buildings and rooms on our self-tour. Had a nice discussion with a Music pro
Appearance of Campus:
4 - Very Good
Pretty campus.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
3 - Good
While one can appreciate the historic quality of many of the buildings and their construction/decor, one might feel many of the facilites could use some updating and refinishing.
Dormitories:
2 - Fair
While most of the rooms we saw were singles in a suite configuration, they also had a dingy appearance with cinder block walls, limited windows and dirty/older carpeting.
Security/Safety:
3 - Good
Overall Campus Impression:
3 - Good
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
Well-to-do suburbs, with pretty older houses and nearby campus of Bryn Mawr.
City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
Campus Visit Notes for Haverford College
Visit Description:
Recent trip with daughter to look at the cluster of Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Swarthmore.