<p>The campus is a very important deciding factor in my list of colleges, what would you say the University of Virginia campus is like? Could you describe it (buildings, dorms, layout, etc)? What is the food like? Would you say the campus is like it’s own city(ex: Michigan State University), or is it spread throughout the surrounding town (Ex: University of Michigan)? How is the food?
I am not able to visit it myself, so I’m going to the internet.</p>
<p>I’d try image searching and maybe some youtube videos. Also, look at the UV campus visits on college con</p>
<p>UVA has a beautiful campus…beautiful, traditional buildings. As for the food, I can’t say…it’s probably like a lot of oncampus dining venues…kids get bored within a few months and then begin exploring off-campus. </p>
<p>It has a large, spread-out campus of about 1700 acres. </p>
<p>UVA is difficult to get into OOS. </p>
<p>What are your stats? What other schools are you applying to?</p>
<p>More like UM with a nicer red brick colonial old part and lots of somewhat random new buildings scattered around the main old part but with major streets in between.
Town is small but cool.</p>
<p>Has some good hills! Integrates well into the city. Very old, historic buildings and nice new ones, too.</p>
<p>Here is an 8 minute video campus tour:
[University</a> of Virginia: College Profile | YOUniversityTV](<a href=“DropCatch.com”>DropCatch.com)</p>
<p>There are tons of people who would say the University of Virginia is the one of the prettiest campuses in America. “Mr. Jefferson’s University,” in fact, is the only college to be registered as a historic landmark with the World Heritage Foundation:</p>
<p>[Monticello</a> and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville - UNESCO World Heritage Centre](<a href=“Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville - UNESCO World Heritage Centre”>Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville - UNESCO World Heritage Centre)</p>
<p>The thing I find appealing about UVA is that all of the buildings (even the new ones) follow the same neo-classical, red-brick architectural style. Unlike SO many campuses today, you won’t find a hodge-podge of styles – everything is succinct and uniformed. The campus is nestled in the Shenendoahs, so the backdrop, especially in the fall, is breathtaking. The weather is also quite mild, but unlike some of the more southern states, you actually have four distinct seasons to enjoy. The Rotunda, the building Jefferson modeled after the Pantheon (like his nearby plantation, Monticello) has beautiful lawns both in front as well as in back. Students often congregate on these lawns to study, etc. At Halloween, there’s trick-or-treating on the lawn and at Christmas, the lawn is lit. Behind the Rotunda, two long corridors of housing flank either side of the lawn. These rooms are reserved for seniors and are available by application only. </p>
<p>UVA is in the process of building numerous new dorms; several were already opened this year. They have “old dorms” and “new dorms.” Most of the “new dorms” (Alderman Rd.) have, or are in the process of, being replaced. The “old dorms,” I’ve heard, will eventually be updated with A/Cs. They have the advantage of location and are right by most first year classes. Many 2nd-4th years opt to move off grounds into one of the many neighboring apartment complexes (most are within walking distance).</p>
<p>The food at UVA is mediocre. The school is, however, working toward allowing students more flexibility and choice by providing more ways kids can use their plus dollars for dining options.</p>
<p>UVA is a medium-sized university. The town of Charlottesville, although relatively small, offers a lot to university students. There are more restaurants per capita than NYC, and the vast majority are independently owned which is kind of cool. There’s a vibrant music scene and you can go to the Downtown Mall on Fridays and hear various bands perform. There’s a snowskiing mountain not too terribly far, an orchard where you can pick your own apples, hiking paths, and many other fun activities right outside of C-Ville. </p>
<p>Like mom2collegekids has said, UVA is difficult to get accepted to for all students, but it’s particularly challenging for the OOS kid. If you have further questions, I would post them on CC’s UVA thread; Dean J, an admissions officer, as well as many parents, alumni, and current students post with frequency. </p>
<p>Good luck in your search!</p>