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Columbia University Visit Report by meadows23

Visit to Columbia University in May 2008 by meadows23
(Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since May 20 2008 with 18 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Huge, a little crowded, but they appropriately moved the session to an auditorium in Lerner. The speaker was insightful and answered all questions well.

Campus Tour: Yes - The tour guide was so nice it was almost annoying, but she was informative and tried to give personal examples.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
It was a sunny day. Maybe people were happier?


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
The people behind the desks were subpar in the courtesy department.


Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Absolutely gorgeous, highlighted by a sunny day with sapphire skies.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Felt very safe.


Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
It was my favorite on the east coast college tour.

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Nice buildings, didn't seem gritty at all.


City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Come on, it's NYC.

Campus Visit Notes for Columbia University


Visit Description:

Overall, a very good experience that made me very attracted to Columbia.