Visit Report by dande1114 (Member since December 22 2005 with 872 posts) Visit Date - July 2007
Visit to Cornell University in July 2007 by dande1114 (Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
No - I attended Summer College and had an info session through that. It was very well prepared and interesting...I learned a lot. Probaly one of my favorites. Campus Tour:
No - I have lived on campus for 3 weeks yet the original tour I was given was lively and informative. A nice treat.
Cornell University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good -
Since it was summer, I didnt run into many students. But the vast majority of the students were all very friendly.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
I had no idea the staff would be so so so nice! They really were genuine and nice people. ALL the time.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Beautiful. Although there is construction, they do what they can to keep it looking pristine.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent -
All the buildings that I used were clean, up to date and well taken care of.
Dormitories: 3 - Good -
The dorms were nice. A few girls on my floor had to leave to go to a different dorm because of bed bugs (SCARY) yet I found my accomodations were fairly decent.
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
No worries.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 4 - Very Good -
Collegetown is really cute.
City/Town/Community: 4 - Very Good
Campus Visit Notes for Cornell University:
Visit Description:
I was at cornell for a 3 week summer program. I went to class at the Hotel School and ate at Trillium. .
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
BE SURE TO GO TO THE CORNELL DAIRY BAR! $2.00 pints of icecream and it is really really good!
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Since it was summer, I didnt run into many students. But the vast majority of the students were all very friendly.
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I had no idea the staff would be so so so nice! They really were genuine and nice people. ALL the time.
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The dorms were nice. A few girls on my floor had to leave to go to a different dorm because of bed bugs (SCARY) yet I found my accomodations were fairly decent.