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Rice University Visit Report by ignatius

Visit to Rice University in March 2008 by ignatius
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since May 23 2008 with 397 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Power point presentation followed by a question and answer session. Good.

Campus Tour: Yes - Excellent. Two tour guides combined the groups and just had fun giving the tour. Played off each other quite well and as a result no quiet awkward lapses.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Two tour guides combined groups and made the tour fun. The guides constantly spoke to others randomly passed on the campus; everyone seemed to know the two guides (in a good way).


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Nothing out of the ordinary.


Appearance of Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
The ongoing construction somewhat mars the campus right now.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Beautiful buildings. Excellent cleanliness.


Dormitories:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Okay. Seemed dated.


Security/Safety:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Hard to determine really. However, hs daughter took a (daytime) summer class at Rice; it was suggested she walk with others due to ongoing construction and difficulty monitoring access to campus.


Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
The Rice Village area (older homes, shops, restaurants) - great! Medical center across street - busy.

Campus Visit Notes for Rice University


Visit Description:

Fairly generic visit except for the outstanding tour guides. Plan another visit to confirm a positive first impression and will report again.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

Restaurants in nearby Rice Village - any type of food that interests you.

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

Need to work on visitor parking.