Visit to Vassar College in March 2008 by Ricebunny
(Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since December 20 2007 with 53 posts)
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Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Nothing you couldn't really find on the website, but the lady was nice
Campus Tour:
Yes - The tour guide was well informed and highly amusing
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
Even though it was raining, people were still smiling and laughing with each other
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
The admissions lady was very nice
Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
The library had a beautiful stained glass window
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
I saw nothing wrong
Dormitories:
3 - Good
We got to peak into one, and it seemed reasonable
Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
An alarm sounded if you left a door open for too long
Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
It seemed like a pretty and happy place
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
It was in walking distance to a shopping area
City/Town/Community:
3 - Good
It seemed like a pretty nice community
Campus Visit Notes for Vassar College
Visit Description:
It was a rainy and dreary day, but students didn't seem to mind it all that much. There was plenty of colorful umbrellas and jackets that were around. Our tour guide was really funny, and took everyone to places depending on their interest. Looking at the students you could tell that they loved the school. The buildings were lovely, with the old mixing well with the new. The information session was pretty mundane, but the lady said that they were admitting less students this year to componsate a housing crunch last year.
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
Not too many options, our hotel was clean and warm
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
I highly recommend Eveready's, a diner with really good food