University of Virginia Visit Report by airanderson
Visit to University of Virginia in April 2009 by airanderson
(Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since February 16 2009 with 32 posts)
3 of 3 people found this visit report helpful
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Preformed by two students instead of admissions officers. Touched on undergrad schools, admissions, campus life and even a q+a session where we could ask whatever we want. Very well done!
Campus Tour:
Yes - Tour guide was very insightful in campus life and was easier to hear and understand. Talked about all the quirks on campus and secret societies. Very entertaining. Very enthusiastic about uva!
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
Everyone was very nice and helped us out on finding different buildings.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
3 - Good
Didn't talk to any staff, but assume their at least good lol
Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Great vibe from the place. Everything is kept up and looks brand new. Great trees and grass and flowers.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
^^^^^^Everything looks great!
Dormitories:
3 - Good
Only ones we really saw were the ones on the lawn and they were kind of small, but it was cool how they are in the middle of everything.
Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
Charlottesville seems like a very nice town and everything that I saw looked very safe, especially when on campus.
Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
Like I said before, the campus just has a very good feeling about it. Really changed my mind about UVA and made me want to go there!!
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
Everything has that great college town feel with the cheap places to eat and cool little shops.
City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
From what I saw everything seemed pretty good.
Campus Visit Notes for University of Virginia
Visit Description:
Everything was great!
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
N/A
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
Ate at The Virginian, good burgers!
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):