St. Marys College of Maryland Visit Report by ChiSquare

Visit Activities:

Admissions Interview: Yes - yes, but not on campus. Used SKYPE prior to visit.

Information Session: Yes - Actually, it was Admitted Students Day - so lots of organized activities.

Campus Tour: Yes

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Campus:

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Any time we looked lost, someone stopped to help.

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Lovely campus. Most buildings are red brick, and the new are seamlessly integrated into the old - can't tell them apart from the exterior.

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Older bldgs show wear & tear on the inside, but were clean.

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I saw a townhouse - very nice option for upperclassmen. D said the dorm she stayed in was "about average" for the schools she has visited.

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The student-guide showing us around campus said the blue-light security system has been used 3x since its inception, and 2 of those times it had been set off accidentally. You can summon an escort.

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Lovely campus in a serene summer camp setting.

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Off-Campus:

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What can I say? It's rural.

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Nothing immediately around the campus. Closest city has all the necessities, but didn't impress us as a place you'd want to spend a lot of time. Street signs advertise the "Technology

Campus Visit Notes for St. Marys College of Maryland

Visit Description:

D did an overnight, then I joined her the next day for all the Admitted Students Day activities. Well, not all the activities - too much going on to hit them all! There was a menu of options to choose from.

All students do either an internship or study abroad option here. Given its proximity to Wash DC & the naval base, I believe they're in a better position than most LACs for internship potential.

D did not care too much for the food - and she had dinner, breakfast, and lunch there, so complete exposure. Dining hall is nice, but there is only one dining facility on campus, except for a Quiznos.

If D attends, she would be an OOS student, and I've been worried about logistics like transportation to/from airport. We happened to meet an OOS student from Maine who told us that they have an "Out of State Club" on campus. One of the things they were working on was arranging a shuttle every weekend to the airports. (The college already sponsors a shuttle around school breaks.)

D met with a math professor because she thinks she wants to major in math. We were very impressed with him and his rapport with the kids.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

Solomon's Island has 3 charming B&Bs.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

Wonderful restaurant called "D&J's Cafe" - or something similar to that - on Solomon's Island. It's not as obvious as the other choices, but wonderful food.

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

We took #4 down and #5 up - only possible ways to get there! I'd recommend that for the variety. #5 takes you through an Amish area. Took me a while to realize why the roads had 1 1/2 lanes.