Visit Report by canuck01 (Member since January 12 2008 with 27 posts) Visit Date - November 2007
Visit to University of Virginia in November 2007 by canuck01 (Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
No - Very busy day, but the staff were extremely helpful to accommodate everyone in an informative session. Any questions on the admission process were covered thoroughly. Campus Tour:
No - The guide, an out of state student knew the campus very well, shared stories about his own experiences (especailly as as OOS student), and made everyone feel welcome.
University of Virginia Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Everyone had a smile on their faces, and many were happy to say good morning as they passed the tour group.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
Very kind, courteous and helpful throughout the information session.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Very well kept, the fall foliage added to the appearance.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent Dormitories: 4 - Very Good -
From the outside they looked nice. No A/C might be a problem, but only for the first couple weeks of school.
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
The corner looked like it was full of great stuff to do!
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
Beautiful college town.
Campus Visit Notes for University of Virginia:
Visit Description:
From the first step on campus, I realized that this was a wonderful place to learn. Everyone was kind and helpful, even an architectural masterpiece of a campus can be initially difficult to navigate. The admissions staff were very helpful throughout the information session, taking the time to answer everyone's questions personally (and there were a lot of people Veteran's Day Monday). I left the information session feeling informed with no questions left unanswered. Our tour guide offered a humorous tour of the campus and kept everyone entertained. He also offered his perspective of being very comfortable as an out of state student in a state school. For lunch, try the Dumpling Window for excellent chinese food.
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
The White Spot and the Dumpling Window
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Flying into Richmond is cheaper than Charlottesville, and closer than Dulles.
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Everyone had a smile on their faces, and many were happy to say good morning as they passed the tour group.
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From the outside they looked nice. No A/C might be a problem, but only for the first couple weeks of school.