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University of Richmond Visit Report by PAVenturer

Visit to University of Richmond in October 2009 by PAVenturer
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since October 19 2009 with 365 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: Yes - Interview was disappointing. D. was well prepared for a good interview but the interviewer only asked one question. My daughter had several questions for the interviewer but we wanted an opportunity

Information Session: Yes - Very good session.

Campus Tour: Yes - Excellent tour guide!

Classroom Visit: Yes - Sat in on three classes. All very small and very interactive.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
My daughter asked a student for directions to a classroom and the student took her there. Very friendly and spoke very high of the faculty and students.


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



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
We loved this campus. Shhhh - we don't want more competition to get in!


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Love the architecture. New buildings standing side by side with old buildings and they all look like the belong there.


Dormitories:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Campus police can be at any point on campus in something like two minutes.


Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
We found the "bad" part of town while our daughter was in classes. But even that wasn't too bad. Beautiful city. I would live there if given the opportunity!

Campus Visit Notes for University of Richmond


Visit Description:

We went to a Spider Saturday in fall of '08. Loved the campus and went back for classes and interview. Far and away our #1 choice. D. applied ED for Fall '10. Now we cross our fingers and wait!

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

Several reasonably priced hotels within a five mile radius.