Visit Report by euphoricfox (Member since June 07 2007 with 7 posts) Visit Date - April 2007
Visit to Reed College in April 2007 by euphoricfox (Student, HS Class of 2004)
Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview:
Yes - Totally fun, we didn't even really talk much about the school. Information Session:
Yes - Worthwhile if you haven't spend hours combing the website. Campus Tour:
Yes - Just ask questions about the Owl and housing that should keep things interesting.
Ps don't let your guide fall over anything they get really embarrassed Classroom Visit:
Yes - Yikes! whatever you do, don't be late or make noise!
Reed College Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Everyone is really really cool
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 4 - Very Good -
Admissions staff and the like are always really friendly. Go to one of the other offices and talk with people to get a real taste, they aren't much different than anywhere else.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
amazing campus!
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 4 - Very Good -
With the exception of the graffiti and the areas the students have taken over the campus is spotless. Some places though are very obviously student owned and are more like your room.
Dormitories: 3 - Good -
They are building new ones. Some of them looked really cool others looked really crappy but they have fireplaces with free wood and I thought that was awesome.
Security/Safety: 4 - Very Good -
Campus security is there to help you and you really get that impression from the students.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
Loved it!
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
sort of suburbian but really close to the city
City/Town/Community: -
literally just minutes from downtown Portland.
Campus Visit Notes for Reed College:
Visit Description:
I really fell in love with the campus during my visit. The hardest thing about it was leaving. Don't be shy or you won't get anything out of it. The guy I dormed with just sat in the dorm all night and that is totally lame. Go watch people play pool and talk or sit in the cafe'.
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
Stay at the Hawthorne Hostel it was super cheap and really fun esp. if you are like me and your parents dont go with and/or you are financing the trip.
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
They give you free food for lunch, dinner and the next breakfast and I think they will give you more if you really want.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Parking is free and it is right next to the bus lines
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Everyone is really really cool
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Admissions staff and the like are always really friendly. Go to one of the other offices and talk with people to get a real taste, they aren't much different than anywhere else.
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They are building new ones. Some of them looked really cool others looked really crappy but they have fireplaces with free wood and I thought that was awesome.
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literally just minutes from downtown Portland.