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Vassar College Visit Report by imsolidmatter

Visit to Vassar College in June 2009 by imsolidmatter
(Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since September 28 2008 with 135 posts)

 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - The information was extremely informative. We reviewed all aspects of the college, ranging from student life to admissions to academics. Extremely helpful.

Campus Tour: Yes - The campus tour guide was the quintessential stereotype of a Vassar student: quirky and kind. The tour was great, aside from the fact that we weren't taken to see dorms because there is no "


Campus:



Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Students were friendly and often times beaming with some type of joy. The campus is full of bright, lively personalities.



Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Staff was informative, friendly, etc.



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Most beautiful campus I've seen... And I frequently hang out at Harvard. There's so much beauty, whether it be architecturally or naturally.



Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent




Dormitories:
N/A



Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
It's not a city school so there obviously isn't as much to worry about, but the campus safety is very good. As good as it needs to be, at least.



Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Off-Campus:



Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Poughkeepsie isn't essentially remarkable, but the area immediately around campus is quaint. It's not the quintessential college town, but it's nice.



City/Town/Community:
Poughkeepsie isn't essentially remarkable, but it's definitely not as bad as some have described... Perhaps it's a matter of what you're used to being around.

Campus Visit Notes for Vassar College


Visit Description:

I toured and had an information session. There is a strong sense of community at this school. Everything on campus is magnificently scenic. I strongly recommend visiting the school. After visiting Vassar, I have decided to apply ED.