Visit Report by Jimgotkp (Member since September 17 2006 with 864 posts) Visit Date - April 2007
Visit to Purdue University - West Lafayette in April 2007 by Jimgotkp (Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - I arrived at Purdue and I recieved a great deal of information on admissions from an admissions counselor. Then she also called a counselor from the my major to give me some more specific information. Campus Tour:
Yes - The campus is HUGE and very well constructed and the buildings are well placed and organized.
Purdue University - West Lafayette Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good -
I didn't get to ask some students some questions but they seemed very nice around the campus and the bookstore.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
The staff at Purdue is splendid. They spend the time with you and give you great information, even if it was going to take 1 hour+.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
The campus was nice and clean outside.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 3 - Good -
The dorms were abit dirty in the hallways, but it was the week that they were moving their stuff out.
Dormitories: 3 - Good -
Not one of the better dorms we visited. The room is small and is very UGLY.
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
There were alot of campus security cars driving around the campus and alot of security guards riding their bikes around.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
Alot of school pride and I felt like I found the college I want to really go to when I just stepped out of the parking garage.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
It is a nice busy town just off a countryland area. Fresh air, better then the one in suburban NJ.
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
The school basically is the TOWN.
Campus Visit Notes for Purdue University - West Lafayette:
Visit Description:
The campus was very nice, I wish it wasn't the week of finals. I wanted to visit a classroom while it was in session. oh well.
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
I slept like five minutes away at the Marriott Suites and it was very close to the school. Great rooms and everything.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
There are alot of transportation available on campus such as the BUS which goes everywhere from the academic buildings to the dormitories.
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I didn't get to ask some students some questions but they seemed very nice around the campus and the bookstore.
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The staff at Purdue is splendid. They spend the time with you and give you great information, even if it was going to take 1 hour+.
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The dorms were abit dirty in the hallways, but it was the week that they were moving their stuff out.