Visit to Vassar College in March 2007 by LookingFoward
(Student, HS Class of 2008)
(Member since March 27 2007 with 101 posts)
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Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Got to hear a Vassar student talk about the college, and the administrator was very helpful in answering questions. Learned quite a bit. They also gave out the course catalog, which was helpful.
Campus Tour:
Yes - It was raining hard, so we tried to stay inside, but the guide knew what she was saying, and was able to answer all questions. A very nice campus, overall.
Classroom Visit:
Yes - I sat in a physics for nonphysics majors class and the profshowed me all the the technology they used. Then, in a class lull, I got into a nice discussion of politics with the students. Great overall.
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
Everyone there tried to help, and in the classroom visit, I was treated as another student by the kids there. An extremely postitive experience.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
The administrators talked like normal people when not giving speeches, and were very helpful.
Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
It was beautiful, even though it was raining.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
Dormitories:
Didn't see
Overall Campus Impression:
Great visit. Everyone seemed happy, and it was a great campus
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
Not that nice of a town, just a small kinda ruralish feel