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University of California-Berkeley Visit Report by mfek57

Visit to University of California-Berkeley in April 2009 by mfek57
(Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since September 08 2008 with 44 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Campus Tour: Yes - Love the campus.

Overnight Visit: Yes - Stayed at the faculty building, it is very old and very cool.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Students that talked were nice but mostly kept to themselves.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Campus is really pretty with all the trees and creeks.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Dormitories:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Very big rooms but old with yucky floors.


Security/Safety:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
A very large number of homeless people all over.


City/Town/Community:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Neat environment, good places to eat, people selling tie die shirts, lots of stuff to do but a little scruffy.

Campus Visit Notes for University of California-Berkeley


Visit Description:

This is a great school but not the environment for everyone. If you are thinking about coming here, you really need to visit first. Some people love the loose feel, some people don't. Make sure you fit in before you commit.

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

Very good.