Visit Report by natk4 (Member since May 19 2007 with 7 posts) Visit Date - October 2007
Visit to Massachusetts Institute of Technology in October 2007 by natk4 (Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Very well done. Admissions office speaker was a recent MIT graduate with a degree in Biology and a minor in Spanish. Gave a great presentation. Campus Tour:
Yes - Also well done. Tour guide was a senior in civil engineering.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good -
Friendly campus.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 4 - Very Good -
Very welcoming.
Appearance of Campus: 3 - Good -
More urban than I expected.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 3 - Good -
A little tired looking.
Dormitories: -
Didn't see.
Security/Safety: 3 - Good Overall Campus Impression: 4 - Very Good
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 2 - Fair -
Cambridge is a little sketchy.
City/Town/Community: 4 - Very Good -
Boston is a great college town.
Campus Visit Notes for Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
Visit Description:
Great info session and tour -- got a good feeling from MIT.
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
Stayed at the Hotel @ MIT. Great location and wonderful amenities. A little pricey though.
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Friendly campus.
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More urban than I expected.
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Didn't see.
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Cambridge is a little sketchy.