Yale University Visit Report by AustinLandry

Visit to Yale University in November 2010 by AustinLandry
(Other, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since September 14 2010 with 44 posts)

 
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Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: No - Not yet, I've got an alumni interview coming up soon, though.

Information Session: Yes - Very informative, and really lighthearted--not pushy.

Campus Tour: Yes - Unspeakably gorgeous.

Classroom Visit: Yes - Professors are brilliant and set a new standard for 'engaging'. Also, I think I've watched about five full course lectures from Yale's iTunes U page.


Campus:



Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
They're all so very kind, fun, quirky, vital, curious and still unique that the thought of being able to spend four years with these people warms my heart greatly.



Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
As above. I went to a Master's Tea and Master Laurans of JE was exceptionally courteous to all the students who showed up.



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
1 - Poor; 2 - Fair; 3 - Good; 4 - Very Good; 5 - Excellent; 6 - Exceptional; 7 - Utterly gorgeous; 8 - Perfect; 9 - So-beautiful-it-causes-one-to-weep; 10 - Yale.



Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
As above.



Dormitories:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
*Drools*



Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
And if for some reason you don't feel safe, call campus police or the Yale Transit (special free student shuttle).



Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Magical.


Off-Campus:



Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
College-town feel. Toad's, Pepe's, Blue State etcetera are very well-catered towards Yalies.



City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Same difference. Know the best places to go though; East Rock etcetera.

Campus Visit Notes for Yale University


Visit Description:

My visit was wonderful. It reaffirmed what I'd expected of Yale.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

Blue State :)
Pepe's :D
Davenport Dining 8D

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

I walked from Union Station to campus. Not a big deal at all.