Visit Wash U.

curmudgeon · 08-05-2005, 11:42 PM

Well, D and I head the rig toward WashU for a visit. Any special sights to see/avoid? She's pretty amped about it. This starts the long slow wind down. After this 2 more trips and she's done till acceptance/rejection time. It's nice to know that she can still be excited about a visit!

schooltime2 · 08-06-2005, 12:14 PM

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curmudgeon · 08-06-2005, 01:45 PM

I know. Sorry. Doesn't that just tick you off?

kdos · 08-06-2005, 03:52 PM

the loop is kind of fun to see....
the gateway arch sells tickets early for the entire day and sells out. Get tickets first thing for later in the day...

audiophile · 08-06-2005, 03:59 PM

Anxious to hear your impressions. WUStL also on my D's short list. They already started school down here so may not get a chance to visit until late fall.

curmudgeon · 08-06-2005, 04:07 PM

audiophile, Darling D found two free days with no marching practice and no school so we are heading Midwesterly-ish-like. We are in your situation on 2 other trips and we'll just have to cut class and fly red-eyes , I guess.

Thanks kdos. I used to spend some time in St. Louis, I'm just completely unfamiliar with the campus area. I had an Aunt who lived in Brentwood.

dstark · 08-07-2005, 03:25 PM

curmudgeon, I want an in-depth report about Wash U. It's on my kid's list.

curmudgeon · 08-07-2005, 03:36 PM

It's on the way. We hope to do a thorough job. I wish the students were there but I wll use every tool available to us as Wash U is one of only two selective smaller uni's on D's list. As time grows nearer I wonder if she'll decide a small uni is the place to be (greater resources). We'll see.

dstark · 08-07-2005, 03:38 PM

I'm curious too.

laurezer · 08-08-2005, 12:39 AM

One thing people seem to love about washu is the atmosphere and feeling of community - its a little harder to get an idea during the summer, but its always nice to spend some time where the students hang out (like Holmes lounge). Which school at washu is your daughter applying to?

curmudgeon · 08-08-2005, 12:57 AM

laurezer, as of today she wants to stay in Arts and Sciences and be a Bio major with a Math or Spanish minor or double major. Probably means Medieval Literature.

kdos · 08-08-2005, 07:59 AM

My son visited swarthmore, new college of florida, uchicago, harvard, oberlin, washu. He came home from his visit to washu saying what a friendly campus it is. He had an unusual amount of people (students, staff, profs) offering help on his visit. (I figured if HE noticed it it must be unusual). He is in Arts and Sciences and we have been impressed with the faculty that my S has met. When are you going? Freshmen move in on the 25th.

PoloniusMouth · 08-08-2005, 03:20 PM

there is nothing really cool in St. Louis. Terrific city!

Great place not to get distracted

laurezer · 08-11-2005, 01:49 PM

... I know you're pretty sarcastic, but come on, StL isnt bad at all - theres tons of stuff to do off campus, and lots of fun places to hang out and explore... PLENTY of stuff going on to distract you from boring work

missmolly · 08-11-2005, 11:33 PM

Tons of students work and take summer classes during the summer, so D will get to visit with students. My son does the Tuesday morning tours. He loves Wash U, and I do not think that he will ever want to return to Iowa.