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California Institute of Technology Visit Report by natk4

Visit to California Institute of Technology in October 2007 by natk4
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
(Member since May 19 2007 with 7 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Great information session. Very informal, but informative.

Campus Tour: Yes - Very good tour. Saw many things --including our tour guide's dorm room. Appreciated that.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Very nice feeling on campus.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Great admissions office -- very friendly.


Appearance of Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Saw a lecture hall that looked a little tired, but not bad.


Dormitories:
3 - Good
3 - Good
The "houses" were a bit of a shock (messy) for the parents on the tour, but par for the course for college I believe.


Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Saw a "meter man" on a Segway.


Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Beautiful area.


City/Town/Community:
Pasadena is lovely, very interesting shopping area, history, etc.

Campus Visit Notes for California Institute of Technology


Visit Description:

A great tour -- while we were there there was a large Recruitment Fair going on with many, many companies. We got a great feeling from this school.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

Stayed at the Pasadena Hilton -- great hotel.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

Lots of restaurants in downtown Pasadena.