Visit Report by Silverweed (Member since October 29 2007 with 46 posts) Visit Date - October 2007
Visit to University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in October 2007 by Silverweed (Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Very thorough information session, including a video of testimonials from students and faculty. Campus Tour:
Yes - There were a number of tour groups, each with around 20 people. Tour guides had lots of great tips on features of the campus, ad places where students gathered.
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Chapel Hill had some of the friendliest and most enthusiastic students we have seen on our college tours. Everyone seemed very pleased to be there.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
Staff were friendly, helpful, and encouraging to all, despite the fact that they were absolutely flooded with applications this year.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Beautiful campus! A bit more crowded than many we've seen. We had to weave around pedestrians and bicyclists on almost every sidewalk.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent Dormitories: 4 - Very Good -
While the tour guide described the dorm rooms in some detail, we only saw the building from the outside. The "display" dorm room was far away, and the lengthy info session did not leave time
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
Plenty of emergency phones, and a visible campus police presence. Also, campus transportation and escorts are available to students around the clock.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 4 - Very Good City/Town/Community: 4 - Very Good
Campus Visit Notes for University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill:
Visit Description:
Overall, we had a wonderful time touring the campus. The students and staff are obviously very proud of their university, and their enthusiasm is contagious.
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Chapel Hill had some of the friendliest and most enthusiastic students we have seen on our college tours. Everyone seemed very pleased to be there.
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While the tour guide described the dorm rooms in some detail, we only saw the building from the outside. The "display" dorm room was far away, and the lengthy info session did not leave time