  |
|||||
 SU advantages Fast facts College atmosphere,university options Campus life Scenic campus - come visit! Special events
Applying to SU
|
How to Make the Most of Your Campus Visits Between the ivy covered buildings and classrooms full of desks and chairs, college campuses can start looking the same. Beyond bringing a camera or a camcorder to record your visit, the best thing you can do is discover what really sets schools apart from one another. Here are some basic things you might want to look into during your campus tours. Faculty and academic facilities: Access to your professors and to specific learning and research spaces is crucial to the time and effort you’ll spend learning at any college or university. What’s the average class size? The student to faculty ratio? Are the facilities, equipment and research space accessible to you as a first-year student? Is there adequate study space in the library? What are the daily hours? What about interlibrary loan programs? Is there a media or music library? How many librarians are on staff and how accessible are they? Computer labs: How many labs are there and where are they located? How many workstations are available for student use? What hours are the labs open? Are they all staffed in case there is a need for troubleshooting? Are there fees to use any of the services? Residence halls: This is going to be your home away from home, so give it a thorough inspection. Is housing guaranteed all four years? Who has access to the dorms and how? Are all residence halls co-ed? Do students live in doubles or triples? Are there a variety of different living options (singles, suites, lofts, etc.)? Can you connect to the Internet and the campus computer network from your room? Dining facilities: These are very important as they will be your major source of nourishment and mealtime fun with friends for the next four years. Try to eat on campus during your visit so you can get an idea of what cuisine is typically dished up. What are the hours for each meal? Can students choose from different meal plan options? Are there a variety of places to eat on campus? Athletic facilities: Is there a variety of modern, safe equipment for ALL students to use? What are the daily hours? Is there a pool you can use? What sorts of fitness classes are offered? Are club sports and intramurals available, in addition to varsity sports? Career development: Yes, even before you settle on a college, you might want to give some thought to your eventual career. What special career development services does the school offer? What is the placement rate for recent graduates? What percentage of students complete internships and how do they find these opportunities?
|
