Yale University Visit Report by JCM333

Visit Activities:

Admissions Interview: No - N/a

Information Session: Yes - Excellent; I've been to about 8-10 colleges so far, and this one was top-notch. Conducted by a member of improv-comedy troupes; funny, but very informative. Easily discussed all topics/questions.

Campus Tour: Yes - Eh. Not bad. If your intent is to see the exteriors of the buildings, and get a feel for the campus, definitely go. However, if you want to see the insides of the buildings, you will be disappointed.

Classroom Visit: No - N/a

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Campus:

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I went a few days before Thanksgiving; most students were home. However, many that I talked to were friendly and willing to offer their thoughts on their experiences at Yale.

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Only ran into one staff member during our tour, who stopped and conversed with us for a few minutes before continuing on his way.

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Beautiful buildings all throughout New Haven, which appeared to be much nicer (at least around Yale) than I have been told.

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Only went into one or two buildings. One was under some degree of construction. However, the one that was not having work done was spotless.

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Only were able to look into main hall of one dormitory. High-backed wooden chairs, mahogany tables, stained glass, fireplaces, leather sofas...

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Same as most other institutions of this caliber. Blue light phones all around campus, with police responding in <2 minutes. Escort services to dorms late at night.

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Liked just about everything. I'm not sure how well the campus suited me; I didn't personally get that "vibe" that this was my school. However, it is definitely a stunning campus.

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Off-Campus:

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It's a city, but the area directly around Yale appeared to be one of the better parts.

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New Haven is dangerous.

Campus Visit Notes for Yale University

Visit Description:

No stellar anecdotes or anything like that. Everything pretty much stated above that I would include in here.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

Frank Pepe's. Pizzeria in the Little Italy district of New Haven. Oldest pizza place in country. Absolutely amazing pizza; highly recommended.