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Yale University Visit Report by JCM333

Visit to Yale University in November 2008 by JCM333
(Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since December 07 2008 with 9 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: No - N/a

Information Session: Yes - Excellent; I've been to about 8-10 colleges so far, and this one was top-notch. Conducted by a member of improv-comedy troupes; funny, but very informative. Easily discussed all topics/questions.

Campus Tour: Yes - Eh. Not bad. If your intent is to see the exteriors of the buildings, and get a feel for the campus, definitely go. However, if you want to see the insides of the buildings, you will be disappointed.

Classroom Visit: No - N/a

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
I went a few days before Thanksgiving; most students were home. However, many that I talked to were friendly and willing to offer their thoughts on their experiences at Yale.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Only ran into one staff member during our tour, who stopped and conversed with us for a few minutes before continuing on his way.


Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Beautiful buildings all throughout New Haven, which appeared to be much nicer (at least around Yale) than I have been told.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Only went into one or two buildings. One was under some degree of construction. However, the one that was not having work done was spotless.


Dormitories:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Only were able to look into main hall of one dormitory. High-backed wooden chairs, mahogany tables, stained glass, fireplaces, leather sofas...


Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Same as most other institutions of this caliber. Blue light phones all around campus, with police responding in <2 minutes. Escort services to dorms late at night.


Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Liked just about everything. I'm not sure how well the campus suited me; I didn't personally get that "vibe" that this was my school. However, it is definitely a stunning campus.

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
It's a city, but the area directly around Yale appeared to be one of the better parts.


City/Town/Community:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
New Haven is dangerous.

Campus Visit Notes for Yale University


Visit Description:

No stellar anecdotes or anything like that. Everything pretty much stated above that I would include in here.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

Frank Pepe's. Pizzeria in the Little Italy district of New Haven. Oldest pizza place in country. Absolutely amazing pizza; highly recommended.