Visit Report by sugangel7 (Member since November 28 2007 with 30 posts) Visit Date - August 2007
Visit to Amherst College in August 2007 by sugangel7 (Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - An admissions person tells you about what makes Amherst unique and a bit about the admissions process. He answers questions and then brings a student to come give you a tour and answer questions too. Campus Tour:
Yes - Amherst is not terribly big and you get to see a good portion of the campus from the library, their own small museum with dinosaur bones and whatnot, to the dorms. Classroom Visit:
Yes - I only remember seeing an archaeology classroom which was very cool with bones and whatnot lying about. I do wonder what other classrooms would be like.
Amherst College Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good -
Our tour guide was so lively and friendly. My dad and I got to campus late and couldn't find the auditorium; this student was nice enough to stop and point us in the right direction.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 4 - Very Good -
Very helpful and eager to answer questions and help you learn more about the school.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Wonderful, open campus. Great facilities.
Dormitories: 5 - Excellent -
Best dorms I've seen. Spacious, clean, love them!
Security/Safety: 3 - Good -
Not mentioned from what I remember but it seemed to be a safe campus.
Overall Campus Impression: 4 - Very Good
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 4 - Very Good City/Town/Community: 4 - Very Good -
Amherst is a decent-sized town with a Target and other familiar chain stores/restaurants.
Campus Visit Notes for Amherst College:
Visit Description:
I visited in summer so didn't get as much as a feel for campus as if I had visited while classes were in session.
But the people I met were helpful and friendly. The facilities are very modern and clean and well-maintained.
Quaint city, nice area.
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
We stayed at the Holiday-Inn Select. Free wireless. Five minutes or so from campus.
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Our tour guide was so lively and friendly. My dad and I got to campus late and couldn't find the auditorium; this student was nice enough to stop and point us in the right direction.
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Wonderful, open campus. Great facilities.
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Not mentioned from what I remember but it seemed to be a safe campus.