Princeton University

Visit Report by Mr. Pretzel (Member since May 13 2007 with 60 posts) Visit Date - August 2007

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Visit to Princeton University in August 2007 by Mr. Pretzel (Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Campus Tour: Yes - The tour was very informative. Unlike a lot of college tours I'd been on, the guide responded well to questions and admitted some faults in the school; a refreshing change from the basic stats/un
Princeton University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent - My party had no idea how to get to Frist Campus Center. After wandering around for a good while, a security guard pointed us in the right direction without any hesitation. We found our way to the cent Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent - Without any doubt in my mind, this was the most beautiful campus I've visited. No other has even come close. Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent - Nary a piece of trash or refuse there. Then again, it was summer...Still, very clean and a unique lack of construction going on around campus. Security/Safety: 4 - Very Good - The campus seemed very secluded and protected. I didn't fear for my life once! Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 3 - Good - Princeton doesn't seem as bustling as New Haven, Cambridge, or Philadelphia were. Since I enjoy urban environments, this was a little off-putting, but if suburbia is your bag, you'll fit rig City/Town/Community: 3 - Good - See above.
Campus Visit Notes for Princeton University:
Visit Description: To be honest, the campus visit changed my impression of Princeton entirely. Learning more about the school while being there, thanks to a very well-informed guide, helped me discover that Princeton really was a perfect fit for me, impossibly low admit rate notwithstanding.
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