Visit Report by minoadoc (Member since August 25 2007 with 0 posts) Visit Date - March 2007
Visit to Vanderbilt University in March 2007 by minoadoc (Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - The size of the group attending was apparently larger than usual since the high schools in the south were apparently on their spring break. The session was held in a large lecture hall, conducted by a Campus Tour:
Yes - If was a beautiful day on an absolutely gorgeous, perfectly manicured campus. There were seven tour guides, we chose to go with a girl from the same part of the country as us. It was serendipity, sinc Classroom Visit:
Yes - Buttrick Hall. A building which used to be the old biology building years ago has been completely refurbished inside and out to be used for classroom and meetings. Airconditioned, nice
Vanderbilt University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 3 - Good -
We were there on the Friday and Saturday when the b-ball team was playing in the NCAA against G-town. Everyone was pretty revved up.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 4 - Very Good Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Perfect and beautiful
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent -
Beautiful inside and out
Dormitories: 5 - Excellent -
Sealed the deal for my daughter, the commons was incredible
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
visible security, blueboxes
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
Countryclub
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Fun, I know the area, walked around the Parthenon, walked on Elliston Place, several bars, clubs, lots of eating choices
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
City is close, lots to see and do
Campus Visit Notes for Vanderbilt University:
Visit Description:
As a Vandy alum, i had been trying to downplay going to Vandy, wanting my daughter to make up her own mind and not be influenced by me. She is only applying to schools in the south (we're from Central New York State). My daughter was absolutely blown away, the weather happened to be perfect, the campus was beautiful, the students apparently passed the attractiveness/appearence test. The Commons will be a great addition, super-nice. Rand dining hall-multiple food stations, a candy/sweets station nearby. The rec center/fitness was nicer than any we've seen. The students seemed happy and active
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
Marriot-great choice, butts up against the campus, one block from the admissions . Happened to have a room with a view of the campus, directly overlooking the football field where practice was being h
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
Ate dinner at PF Changs-fun, breakfest to Rotiers on Elliston Place-an institution. My daughter loves biscuits, so we walked down West End to some chicken place that had them
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
No need for car unless you want to tour the area.
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We were there on the Friday and Saturday when the b-ball team was playing in the NCAA against G-town. Everyone was pretty revved up.
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Perfect and beautiful