Washington University in St. Louis Visit Report by einnob
Visit to Washington University in St. Louis in July 2009 by einnob
(Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since January 14 2009 with 232 posts)
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Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview:
Yes - MY interview was fairly short, because I was doing a summer program at Wash. U. and we had work to do. It was more like a casual conversation than an interview; the admissions officer was very laidbac
Campus Tour:
Yes - Again, my tour was with my summer program, so it might have been different. However, I did see tour guides around the campu giving tours. From the things that I overheard, they sounded knowledgeable.
Classroom Visit:
Yes - I only visited their Architecture Building; it had high tech facilities, large, open work spaces and tables, a great environment to be in.
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
Their campus is beautiful! Its like a castle, with a very gothic style.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
Wash. U. is as clean as you get it to be. I ddint see any trash on the ground, theres always trashcans on every corner, and theres always a few janitors riding around in their golfcarts. Bathrooms gen
Dormitories:
5 - Excellent
Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
Yes very safe. I heard that St Louis is not that safe of a city, but Wash U. is located in the best part of St. Louis, surrounded by residental areas with breathtaking real estate as well as a huge pa
Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
Lovely.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
5 - Excellent
Campus Visit Notes for Washington University in St. Louis
Visit Description:
I cannot believe that there is no "Campus Food" Section! Wash U's dining hallfood is really, really good, not just compared to other college's food, but compared to real restaurants as well. Its your typical burger/pizza/burrito/American food, but it was real. I ate cheeseburgers for dinner for an entire week, and now that I am back home, I still long for them. You can only understand if you actually experience them. They also have a small cafe in their dining hall, REALLY good food. Selections range from fraps./cappucinos,tea, variety of smoothies, scones, cupcakes, tiramisu muffins, giner cookies, so much more!
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
The Loop has a healthy supply of restaurants, shops and boutiques, coffee shops, etc. etc. A very nice place.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
There is a subway/tram thing near Wash U. within walkign distance. It is quite convenient, I used it to watch the movies.