College Visit Recap
Right now, many high school seniors are scrambling to find the college of their dreams, if they haven’t already. I was lucky enough to explore three different college campuses this week, and I’ll give a run-down of the pros and cons of each, and what kind of student should consider going there.
- University of Missouri – Columbia, Missouri
The first thing you might notice about the Mizzou campus is how pretty it all is. The campus combines colonial and modern architecture to create an environment that is relaxing to walk through with a lot to take in. I can’t speak specifically on the academics of this school, but the campus alone is a strong selling point. Additionally, the dining halls offer lots of great options, and points can be used at locations all over campus, such as Starbucks. The University of Missouri appears to have great facilities. If you’re the type of person who finds school spirit to be an important factor in your dream school, Mizzou will be a good fit for you.
2. Washington University – St. Louis, Missouri
Washu in St. Louis gives Mizzou’s stunning campus a good run for its money. Anyone who finds themselves walking down a residential street on this campus may forget they’re in Missouri at all. Despite being in the city, WashU feels incredibly residential and homey. WashU is located right next to The Loop, which is a street packed with diverse dining options. WashU is famous for two things: It’s prestige, and it’s Temper Pedic mattresses. Anyone who is looking for a challenge and thinks of themselves as a highly competitive applicant should consider applying to WashU. Arguably the biggest perk of being a student, though, is not a prestigious education. In my opinion, it’s their top ranked student residences where student receives are lucky enough to have dorms complete with Temper Pedics.
3. DePaul University – Chicago, Illinois
Luckily, I got a more personal feel for the DePaul campus and lifestyle. DePaul is a catholic university (alhtough, all religions are welcome) located in Lincoln Park. The campus provides a haven for students living in a bustling city, while simultaneously immersing them in the urban lifestyle. One characteristic of DePaul students might find interesting is their trimester system, as opposed to the typical semester found in college. This means that students take more classes per year, giving them more time to take extra classes and explore all their options. Additionally, the typical urban campus comes with the drawback of miniscule living quarters. Not DePaul. Instead, DePaul boasts relatively large dorms fitted with equally large closets. Students interested in an urban skill, without the daunting rigor that WashU offers, should certainly consider DePaul.