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University of Connecticut Visit Report by irishmary203

Visit to University of Connecticut in July 2008 by irishmary203
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since September 18 2007 with 252 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Very well done. Video presentation covering academics, housing, athletics, etc.

Campus Tour: Yes - Excellent tour hitting many campus highlights giving a good overall feel for the campus. Tour guide very personable and well informed. Obviously loved her experience at UCONN and it showed.

Classroom Visit: Yes - Opportunity to see a large ultra modern lecture hall and smaller discussion classroom

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



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



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Could not believe how beautiful the campus is. Major building program going on (2.3 billion) and most of the buildings are either redone or brand new. Campus had alot of character for a state school


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Taken to a freshman dorm and was shown a "model" room which was quite tight. Obviously housing at UCONN is better if you are an upperclassman or honors student.


Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Blue boxes everywhere. UCONN has its own police and fire patrols for the university only.


Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Rural


City/Town/Community:
3 - Good
3 - Good


Campus Visit Notes for University of Connecticut


Visit Description:

Wow! what a pleasant surprise to see how much UCONN has changed since I looked there over 30 years ago. The building that has gone on has transformed the look and feel of the campus. Most of the buildings are brick with interesting architectural details. Prior to visit my son had no interest really in attending but now he said he could definately see himself there. I was very impressed with the students we met. All of them were very friendly and knowledgable and it was obvious they were very happy with their school.
I would certainly recommend a visit, I think that you will be pleasantly surprised.