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Yale University Visit Report by Sectumsempra

Visit to Yale University in January 2008 by Sectumsempra
(Student, HS Class of 2008)
(Member since August 01 2007 with 92 posts)

 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - the student was about as engaging and down to earth as they come, based on my experiences at other schools...

Classroom Visit: Yes - I visited mostly philosophy classes (with my directed study hosts), so I wasn't personally that engaged however the academic environment was extremely open and discussion based. everyone parti


Campus:



Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
every single student I met was extremely friendly and helpful



Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
I didn't have that much interaction with the staff, but there were certainly no complaints



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
THE COLLEGIATE GOTHIC (or whatever that style of architecture is called...) IS GORGEOUS YALE IS THE SINGLE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS I'VE ENCOUNTERED



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



Dormitories:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
residential colleges are a fantastic system! and unlike certain other peer institutions that may be located in MA or NJ, there is a true sense of community centered around these residential colleges



Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
despite being next to that fairly intimidating piece of urban blight called new haven, the security seemed real good. the students couldn't recall any incidents either...



Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
I love Yale


Off-Campus:



Area Immediately Around Campus:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
to be honest, there isn't that much to do in the neighborhood... but Yale's campus activities makes up for the less-than-fascinating surroundings



City/Town/Community:
1 - Poor
1 - Poor
New Haven is downright dingy

Campus Visit Notes for Yale University


Visit Description:

Yale is fantastic

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

try the overnight program with students! they're all incredible people

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

not that much...

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

nope