Visit Report by warblersrule86 (Member since November 26 2004 with 5702 posts) Visit Date - August 2004
Visit to Davidson College in August 2004 by warblersrule86 (Student, HS Class of 2004)
Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview:
Yes - VERY helpful. The interviewer really tried to convince me to come to Davidson. Campus Tour:
Yes - Beautiful, landscaped campus with old buildings. A brisk but very informative tour.
Davidson College Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
The professors in the science and German departments simply could NOT be any more helpful.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent Dormitories: 3 - Good Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
Davidson is a nice town, with a family atmosphere that's great for college students.
Campus Visit Notes for Davidson College:
Visit Description:
I visited Davidson twice- once for an interview, once for the admitted students weekend. Both times I came away extremely impressed. The science facilities would be impressive for a college three time its size, and virtually every science major (biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology/neuroscience) has completed some sort of independent research by graduation. Davidson takes the Honor Code very seriously, and exams can be taken out of class as a result. The Honor Code also results in the presence of communal bikes, used and then returned. The dorms were relatively old and small, but air conditioning has been installed, and bunking or lofting made for a reasonable amount of space. Students get free laundry services, which seemed a big hit. Dining services were extremely clean, efficient, and varied.
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
The Soda Shop, almost directly across from the campus, is quite popular with students.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Davidson's public library is part of Charlotte library system, making even more books available to Davidson students.
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The professors in the science and German departments simply could NOT be any more helpful.
