Visit Report by Adelaide (Member since August 04 2006 with 158 posts) Visit Date - April 2007
Visit to Harvard University in April 2007 by Adelaide (Student, HS Class of 2009)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - It was quite helpful. I was expecting mostly information about admissions, which I didn't need. Rather, I learned a lot about the academic and extracurricular life here. Campus Tour:
Yes - My tour guide was really bubbly and enthusiastic. After the tour, I found I gained realistic picture not only of the campus, but also of undergraduate life at Harvard.
Harvard University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good -
They all seemed very happy and carried a lot of school spirit. The students were very willing to answer questions and seemed eager to help us in any way possible.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 4 - Very Good -
The admissions officer in my information session was very friendly. I did not have the opportunity to meet professors, however.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Wow...I loved the campus so much! The older buildings are stunning--especially Memorial Hall. The surrounding area of Cambridge is charming, yet large enough to satisfy any craving for city life.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent -
Everything seemed very clean and well-kept to me. The only thing was that there was heavy rain here last weekend and the yard area was a little messy.
Security/Safety: 4 - Very Good -
It seems like a really safe place to me. Like many colleges, Harvard has the blue light system.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
Students were eating lunch outside, walking with professors--it was very picturesque!
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Cambridge has a wide array of shops and restaurants. While it feels like a small city, it has a delightful New England twist. And of course, Boston is but a bridge away! In short, I was a big fan.
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
There is so much Harvard spirit! The Coop sells a large selection of Harvard apparal. Cambridge and Boston life is so geared towards college students. I think any undergraduate would feel at home.
Campus Visit Notes for Harvard University:
Visit Description:
I think I covered this above...
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
The Charles Hotel--very convenient; in walking distance of everything.
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They all seemed very happy and carried a lot of school spirit. The students were very willing to answer questions and seemed eager to help us in any way possible.
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Wow...I loved the campus so much! The older buildings are stunning--especially Memorial Hall. The surrounding area of Cambridge is charming, yet large enough to satisfy any craving for city life.