Visit Report by chr100 (Member since March 30 2007 with 131 posts) Visit Date - April 2007
Visit to University of Virginia in April 2007 by chr100 (Student, HS Class of 2009)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Amazing admissions officer. Very funny and interesting. Recommended several professors and gave a lot of tips into the admissions process. Campus Tour:
Yes - Dynamic, interesting, funny tour guide. Talked a lot about the secret societies, the libraries, and housing.
University of Virginia Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Happy, outgoing students. Very serious about their studies. Very attractive students.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 4 - Very Good -
Very few staff in the admissions office that seemed kind of chaotic and unorganized.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Beautiful, big campus. Lots of brick buildings.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 4 - Very Good Dormitories: 1 - Poor -
Probably the worst part about UVA. Most of the dorms don't have AC and most students live off-campus after their first year.
Security/Safety: 3 - Good Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Lots of shops, restaurants. Seemed like campus was close to the "downtown."
City/Town/Community: -
Charlottesville is a beautiful town surrounded by mountains. Very close to Monticello and rated by USA Today as the best city to live in.
Campus Visit Notes for University of Virginia:
Visit Description:
Amazing college. Lots of happy, fun students who are devoted to their studies. The heavy Virginia population did not seem to reveal itself among the students. Big campus. Lots of student organizations (like the Bob Barker Disciples, Tater Tots, etc). Very distinguished, dynamic, and interesting professors (Julian Bond, Larry Sabato). They seem to look down upon their math department because most of the math professors are foreigners. Very affluent student body. White, preppy, attractive students. Greek life is present on campus and Virginia is known for drinking.
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Happy, outgoing students. Very serious about their studies. Very attractive students.
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Very few staff in the admissions office that seemed kind of chaotic and unorganized.
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Probably the worst part about UVA. Most of the dorms don't have AC and most students live off-campus after their first year.
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Charlottesville is a beautiful town surrounded by mountains. Very close to Monticello and rated by USA Today as the best city to live in.