Visit Report by thereugo (Member since May 24 2007 with 28 posts) Visit Date - March 2007
Visit to Washington University in St. Louis in March 2007 by thereugo (Student, HS Class of 2007)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes
Washington University in St. Louis Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Students at WashU were very friendly. When I asked students some questions, they stopped walking and talked to me and offered me a short tours or info. sessions related to my question.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
The staff impressed me the most. I didn't know that college staffs can also make you feel at home until I visited WashU. I could see the sincere excitement and joy they feel about students at Was
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
I loved the hammocks infront of dorms, gorgeous library, and cafes. I loved the light green colored roof of each buildings. It perfectly matches the trees. The campus was very clean, and lively.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent -
Buildings look gorgeous and clean inside. Just go and see.
Dormitories: -
The modern dorms were great. They looked like decent apartment rooms.
Security/Safety: 4 - Very Good -
I'm not sure about safety there. Though, it was very very safe when I was there.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
The campus life I have imagined. Groups of students hanging out, studying on the grass.
Students playing valleyball, talking in cafes... It was the ideal campus.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 3 - Good -
They were OK. I didn't really get a chance to look outside of campus. But right next to WashU, I saw a park which I heard was the largest park in the US. There is a zoo i heard..sounds great.
City/Town/Community: 3 - Good -
WashU is a little away from St.Louis..
I did not visit the actual city, but it's supposed to be fantastic!
Campus Visit Notes for Washington University in St. Louis:
Visit Description:
JUST VISIT!!
IT IS AMAZING!!
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
There was a fantastic restaurant near campus.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
I heard the transportations from WashU to the city is very convenient.
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Students at WashU were very friendly. When I asked students some questions, they stopped walking and talked to me and offered me a short tours or info. sessions related to my question.
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The modern dorms were great. They looked like decent apartment rooms.
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I'm not sure about safety there. Though, it was very very safe when I was there.
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They were OK. I didn't really get a chance to look outside of campus. But right next to WashU, I saw a park which I heard was the largest park in the US. There is a zoo i heard..sounds great.