College Visits - Part IV

Things To Notice On Campus (And Off, Too)

- Residence Halls – Where you live is a pretty big part of the college experience.
Most schools require freshman to live on campus (unless you’re a commuter) so you
should get a good sense of your housing options.

- Dining Facilities – Do you have lots of choices where you will eat your meals? How
does the meal plan work? If you have dietary restrictions (kosher, vegetarian, vegan,
etc.) will you eat well or starve?

- Library – Chances are you’re going to need to do some studying while you’re in
college, so it’s a good idea to check out the library. Is it state-of-the-art and hightech
or is it as ancient and archaic as all those books you’re going to read?

- Athletic Center – If you’re an athlete, this is a must. If you work out occasionally or
just want to root your team on to victory, you’ll still want to see what the athletic
center is like.

- Student Center – This can be the main center for student activity on campus. Is it
vibrant and full of energy or as quiet as the library? The student center can give you
a good sense of campus life.

- Quadrangles – Check out the quads or other student hang-out spots. If you don’t
know where to find them, ask your tour guide.

- Surrounding Area – You will probably spend time off-campus as well, so check out
the area around the school. You may ultimately move off campus, so consider those
housing options, too. Where do students shop? Eat? Play?
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