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United States Merchant Marine Academy Visit Report by Jamzmom

Visit to United States Merchant Marine Academy in July 2005 by Jamzmom
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2005)
(Member since April 29 2005 with 2755 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: No - Son is currently a Midshipman

Information Session: Yes - Parents are invited to attend an informational session upon dropping off their Candidates at Indoc.

Campus Tour: Yes - Parents are allowed to walk campus grounds during both Indoc & parents/acceptance week-end

Classroom Visit: Yes - Parents visit classrooms during parents/acceptance week-end

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Midshipmen will wish you good morning at every turn of the sidewalk


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Historical feel with the waterfront being the highlight


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Truly, the only time you'll get to see any of the dorms, ect. is during parent's week-end. Pretty spotless as the Plebes have learned how to run those buffers like pros.


Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
See statement on building cleanliness


Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
government property/gated & fenced


Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Impressive to the extreme in it's feel

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
residential


City/Town/Community:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Great Neck is small & quaint. Easy to get around.

Campus Visit Notes for United States Merchant Marine Academy


Visit Description:

Two visits - July 2005, Indoc - July 2006 - visit before Mid departed on Sea Year