Visit Report by sportguy268 (Member since June 17 2007 with 0 posts) Visit Date - March 2008
Visit to University of Virginia in March 2008 by sportguy268 (Student, HS Class of 2009)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - The information session told us a lot of things not seen in brochures as well as the admissions process. Campus Tour:
Yes - The campus stunned me; it was damn beautiful. Our tour guide, instead of just pointing things out, decided to tell us stories about everything which I found great.
University of Virginia Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
People gave us directions without hesitation, invited us into the dorms, etc!
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
Basically the university was great!
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Damn stinking beautiful at the least. Enough said.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent -
All of the classrooms were newly renovated. Everything was up-to-date and beautiful.
Dormitories: 4 - Very Good -
We went into the new dorms at Weedon I think. These had carpeting and A/C I think, but were pretty out of the way. Many of the dorms are close to Central Grounds however.
Security/Safety: 4 - Very Good -
Blue-light poles everywhere and the university has its own force, students feel safe I'd say.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Charlottesville is damn beautiful and really accommodates itself to the students!
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
Although Charlottesville is not what one would say a major city, it has a very nice little bubble with plenty to do
Campus Visit Notes for University of Virginia:
Visit Description:
I absolutely fell in love with this place. Everyone was so nice and really wanted us to become a part of the university. The university and the town really support each other into furthering the lives of residents and also the students. All of the Grounds left me stunned in awe; they are almost indescribable in a sense. Why wouldn't anyone want to come here?
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
Charlottesville has so many restaurants - go to them all!
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People gave us directions without hesitation, invited us into the dorms, etc!
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We went into the new dorms at Weedon I think. These had carpeting and A/C I think, but were pretty out of the way. Many of the dorms are close to Central Grounds however.