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University of Richmond Visit Report by Oakton Parent

Visit to University of Richmond in November 2008 by Oakton Parent
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
(Member since July 07 2008 with 48 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: No - NA

Information Session: No - Very informative although rep. was a bit too bubbly

Campus Tour: No - Beautiful tree-lined campus with well kept brick buildings throughout. Campus a bit quiet until early afternoon but it was the day after Halloween so understandable.

Classroom Visit: No - Only saw a large lecture hall which is supposedly atypical of campus classrooms

Campus:


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



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



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Best looking small campus we have visited yet.


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



Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Tourguide's "spider" card could not provide access to any dorms--reassuring as the student resides off campus.


Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Appears to be a wonderful atmosphere although there was a preponderance of very expensive student cars.

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



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


Campus Visit Notes for University of Richmond


Visit Description:

Did not meet any professors (it was Saturday morning) but students seemed very approachable and friendly.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

NA