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University of Virginia Visit Report by Oakton Parent

Visit to University of Virginia in November 2008 by Oakton Parent
(Student, HS Class of 2008)
(Member since July 07 2008 with 23 posts)
 
2 of 5 people found this visit report helpful

Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: No - NA

Information Session: Yes - Nice balance between information and amusing anecdotes. Never imagined that Big Macs could be used to help explain college essays.

Campus Tour: Yes - Actually a tad disappointing. Much of "The Lawn" was brown and torn up. Freshman dorms appeared old, non-descript and unairconditioned.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
Some students appeared annoyed by the tour group obstructing their pathway. To be fair, it was a rather large tour group but still...


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Limited opportunity to meet staff


Appearance of Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Disappointing as I was expecting a more buccolic, picturesque campus


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Nice classroom facilities


Dormitories:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
Very lackluster


Security/Safety:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Overall Campus Impression:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Decent but definately lacking the wow factor you would expect from the school's reputation

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good



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


Campus Visit Notes for University of Virginia


Visit Description:

Believe I was in the same tour group as Physik. Setting academics aside, from a parent's perspective, I was disappointed overall. Also, tour guide should understand that stopping to talk to her group next to a busy bus stop was a bad idea.