Visit Report by collegemama (Member since July 09 2007 with 4 posts) Visit Date - February 2007
Visit to Vanderbilt University in February 2007 by collegemama (Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Very informative and we were made to feel very welcome. Speaker recognized my daughter earlier college fair and high school visit. Was surprised that it was so crowded! Campus Tour:
Yes - Guy and girl student different as night and day led our tour. Both very knowledgeable, friendly, intellegent and impressive. Did a great job despite rain! Classroom Visit:
Yes - My daughter chose from a booklet in admin office of available classes. She & I attended a small philosophy class and history class (large auditorium)both taught by interesting and capable professo
Vanderbilt University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Coming out of hotel (Marriott on campus) the first morning, we got lost and a male student immediately came over to help us find our way. Great first impression of students at Vanderbilt!
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
Everyone we dealt with went out of their way to answer our questions in a thorough and friendly way.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Despite rain and chill, the campus was beautiful. The trees and red brick building and southern architecture were grand.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 4 - Very Good -
Campus was very clean. Some of the older buildings were old and needed a little remodeling, but well maintained.
Dormitories: 5 - Excellent -
Since Vandy is building the new Freshmen quad for 08, we saw a mockup of the new dorms in one of the new buildings. Not much different that other dorms but liked the concept.
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
Always felt very safe.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
Quintesential southern charm with friendly people wherever we went.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 4 - Very Good -
We walked all over campus and a few streets either way. Lot's of shopping, food and music nearby.
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
Great atmosphere, has a vibrant feeling to it.
Campus Visit Notes for Vanderbilt University:
Visit Description:
This was my first official college visit (as a parent) and I was very impressed with Vanderbilt. Had a great community feel to it, loved the traditions, the honor code, the beauty of the campus and the warm reception we received everywhere we went.
We stayed two nights and toured not only campus but Nashville as well to get a good sense of the area. Heard the admissions talk, took the official student-led tour, ate in the cafeteria with the students, sat in on two classes and wandered around quite a bit.
We both fell in love with Vanderbilt and Nashville and it's definitely on the top of her list.
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
Stayed at Marriott on campus, great location. Better than average Marriott.
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
Pancake Pantry near campus for breakfast, great sweet potato pancakes, and great service.
Sunset Grill for dinner, near campus, great food and drinks.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Visited Bell Meade plantation. Tour guide in antebellum dress was delightful, best was lunch at Martha's. Great melt in your mouth biscuits and we had seafood over cheese grits. Service was fanta
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Coming out of hotel (Marriott on campus) the first morning, we got lost and a male student immediately came over to help us find our way. Great first impression of students at Vanderbilt!
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Campus was very clean. Some of the older buildings were old and needed a little remodeling, but well maintained.