Visit Report by geo_wally (Member since October 13 2004 with 7 posts) Visit Date - July 2007
Visit to Earlham College in July 2007 by geo_wally (Parent of Student, HS Class of 2009)
Visit Activities:
Campus Tour:
Yes - Great thorough tour, loved our tour guide.
Earlham College Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Only really talked to tour guide but he was quite interesting and friendly.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
Very nice staff. They had a chalkboard set up with the names and home cities of people visiting that day. They really treated us like family.
Appearance of Campus: 2 - Fair -
A lot of the campus was run down (potholes in road, buildings needing updating) but they did seem to be slowly renovating areas.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 2 - Fair -
Lots of old (50s and 60s style) buildings. A couple very new and nice buildings.
Dormitories: 3 - Good -
Saw one double room, seemed about average in size and condition. There was a bathroom attached to two doubles. Lots of common areas in the dorms with couches and TVs.
Security/Safety: 4 - Very Good Overall Campus Impression: 4 - Very Good -
Really really good. Liked the community and quaker influence (reminded my kids a lot of their private high school).
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 3 - Good -
Not much in immediate vicinity.
City/Town/Community: 2 - Fair -
My girls were not thrilled with the town of Richmond. I thought it was okay.
Campus Visit Notes for Earlham College:
Visit Description:
Lots of emphasis on community, quaker influence apparent, town meeting, convocation, first name basis with professors, theme houses, kitchens in dorms (can get meal exemption and cook your own food), very interesting and unique campus and community.
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
Tour guide recommended Sacred Grounds in Richmond (off 30 on east side of town) and it was delicious (sandwiches, salads) and unique.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Beautiful weather on the day we were there.
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Only really talked to tour guide but he was quite interesting and friendly.
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A lot of the campus was run down (potholes in road, buildings needing updating) but they did seem to be slowly renovating areas.
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Saw one double room, seemed about average in size and condition. There was a bathroom attached to two doubles. Lots of common areas in the dorms with couches and TVs.
