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St. Olaf College Visit Report by OldbatesieDoc

Visit to St. Olaf College in October 2009 by OldbatesieDoc
(Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since October 09 2009 with 1615 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: Yes - It was a real interview, but good

Information Session: Yes - They are all the same

Campus Tour: Yes - I really liked the campus-small but nice. Totally walkable

Classroom Visit: Yes - Alright. It's always a little awkward

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
I liked the Oles.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Really helpful


Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Really looks nice and feels friendly


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Great science and performing arts, pool not so great


Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
It's Northfield, Minnesota


Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Small town but quaint with some good shops and restaurants. I guess you would get sick of them, but the Twin Cities are only 40 minutes away

Campus Visit Notes for St. Olaf College


Visit Description:

I went to St Olaf because my mother made me. I ended up really liking it.I actually liked it better than Carleton. I think the Oles have more fun but still get a good education. The campus is supposedly "dry" but I was told that is pretty much a joke.i am definitely going to apply and am thinking about early decision. They also have merit based aid, which is good for me.
The food was the best, and I am a vegetarian. There were lots of options.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

Archer House(kind of old but comfortable)Small rooms were clean