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United States Coast Guard Academy Visit Report by afa81

Visit to United States Coast Guard Academy in September 2006 by afa81
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2007)
(Member since January 06 2005 with 401 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Invited prospects come for an overnight visit. The match up your child with a host cadet. Your Child leaves and the admissions folks answers questions.

Campus Tour: Yes - Cadet guided tour the answer question of the parents. Lots of construction going on.

Classroom Visit: Yes - You go to class with your host cadet, so it is random what classes you attend.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
They answered questions from dating to everyday life to classes that kick your butt.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
All wanted to answer question/concerns.


Appearance of Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
There are older buildings that are being updated. It is beautiful setting off the water.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Everything was spotless clean.


Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
They are larger then most dorms, they are old but I have seen worse.


Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Very pretty setting.

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
It is next to Conn. College, but I really didn't see much else close by, the water is a large part of the campus.


City/Town/Community:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Small town

Campus Visit Notes for United States Coast Guard Academy


Visit Description:

If your child is considering Coast Guard you need to have your child visit. The lifestyle of a cadet is so different they need the see it first hand.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

Hotels seem to charge more Friday-Sunday. They all are on the pricey side.