Maddy Mudd '12 loves Appalachian State!

Maddy Mudd stopped by the College Counseling Office recently to tell us how happy she is at Appalachian State University! She loves being in Boone, North Carolina and she said that she would love to see more Visi girls look at Appalachian State! She was kind enough to answer a few questions about her time at school so far.

 

1.       What is your favorite part about college?

There are always new people to meet! App State has about 15,000 undergraduates so there are still lots of people that you don’t know but you are always running into your friends as well. Maddy said that she feels like she is always busy!

 

2.       What are you involved in?

Zeta Tau Alpha- Maddy admits that she is someone who never wanted to be in a sorority but she had the opportunity to join a new sorority that was starting on campus. She loved the idea of being a part of a new group and helping to create traditions with 117 other girls.

President of her Residence Hall- Maddy represents her entire residence hall in their Student Government Assocation

She is also Prose Editor for the Literary Magazine!

 

3.       What do you miss about Visitation?

Maddy misses the traditions at Visitation, which is another reason why she is excited to create new traditions through her sorority.

 

4.       What do students wear to class?

Maddy said that because the school is a little bigger, there is every different type of person. Some people wear sweats, some people dress up but it is great because everyone can find their niche.

 

5.       What classes are you taking this semester?

Maddy’s Freshman Seminar is called Arts, Community and Change and she is taking that one because she is in the Arts House residential living community. She is also taking Principles of Sustainable Development and now intends to major in Sustainable Development! She is also taking Biology and Society, Sociology and World Religions.

 

6.       What is your favorite class?

Maddy loves her Principles of Sustainable Development class, even though it is also her hardest.

 

7.       What do people do on the weekends?

Maddy said that most people stay on campus during the weekends. Football is huge at App State and the team is moving from Division 1A to Division 1 next year. She said that there is a lot of tailgating and tons of school spirit! Maddy said that people also go camping, go on hikes, and see dollar movies on campus. She also told me that hammocking and slacklining are huge there!

 

8.       What advice would you give to seniors?

Maddy said that she would recommend not getting senioritis too soon! She felt that her upward trend in grades and strong grades in her senior year really impressed the colleges where she was applying.

 

Thank you to Maddy for giving me the scoop on App State! We are so happy that she is loving college and doing well so far (she already got an A on her first Principles of Sustainable Development test!) Maddy would love to talk to any students who are interested in App State so please let any of the college counselors know if you would like her contact information.

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Freshman Quiz with Grace Rubinger '12!

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Grace Rubinger '12 was back on-campus from Elon on her first Fall break as a college student. We asked Grace to take our Freshmen Quiz to give us a sense of the adjustment to collegiate life.

Why did you choose to attend Elon?

Elon is the right size for me (6000 undergrad), I really liked the campus, and nothing about it seemed overwhelming. It was a perfect fit!

The best thing about college is...

The independence, being able to do what I want without asking my parents.

But what I miss most about Visi is...

Rolling out of bed and putting my uniform on. You need to look fairly presentable going to class. Remember there are boys there!

What courses are you taking?

Intermediate French II, College Writing, European History since 1500, Statistics, and Intro to Elon (a counseling class).

Which is your favorite?

Since I am a history major, it would be my European history class. My professor in that course is also very funny.

Which is the hardest?

Definitely my college writing class, although I am doing very well in that course. At Visi the teachers gave you a lot of structure and direction in your writing assignments, in this course it is more rhetorical analysis.

What is it like to be in class with boys?

At first I was nervous to say what was on my mind, I was more guarded but now I voice my opinion.

Are there fun things to do off campus?

Actually, the town of Burlington has a pretty big restaurant scene. So when my friends and I are tired of dining halls (one even remains open until 2:00am -- for late night tator tots) we treat ourselves to dinner out. 

What advice would you give to the Class of 2013?

Cherish the moments at Visi because it is all about to change. You will really miss your friends. But don't be nervous you will make new ones easily.

It was great visiting with Grace, she seems so happy.From all the stories she shared it is no wonder our Visitation students speak so highly of Elon.

Clare Foley, Class of 2012, on life at Holy Cross!

The lovely Clare Foley came to visit her old stomping grounds today and tell us all about life at the College of the Holy Cross. Here are some highlights of my "interview" with her.

What is the best thing about college?
Not having to wake up early! Clare's earliest class (Chemistry) begins at 8:00 a.m. She sets her alarm for 7:20 to make it on time. That's a lot later than she got up for first period at Visi.

But I miss________________ about Visi.
The uniform! Apparently it is not fun to assemble an outfit for class everyday. She also spoke fondly of the wonderful Mrs. Elliott, who prepared her well for college Calculus. Clare mentioned that topics Mrs. Elliott spent an entire hour explaining are covered in about ten minutes in her college Calculus class. And nearly everyone who is her Calculus class took it in high school as well. And it's still very hard!

What do Holy Cross ladies wear to class?
It's a mixed bag. They wear everything from yoga pants and sweatshirts to dresses. It is clear that some people spend quite a bit of time on their appearance everday and Clare finds that "people usually look better by the later afternoon classes."

What classes are you taking this semester?
Chemistry and Calculus (both required courses since Clare is working on the pre-health curriculum) as well as Spanish and a required First Year Humanities Seminar.

Hardest Class?
Chemistry (and it's also her largest class, with 64 students enrolled).

Favorite Class?
Spanish

What are you involved in?
The Steering Committee for the annual Dance Marathon (an event that raises money for Pediatric AIDS research)
The Inter-House Council - Claire is the secretary for her dorm and works to plan residential life activities throughout the year.
Admissions - Clare is a greeter in the admissions office, where she meets with parents and students before the official admissions programming
Part-time job - Clare works in the dining hall
SPUD - Clare tutors elementary school students in a local school on a weekly basis.

What do Holy Cross students do on the weekends?
There's always a lot going on - football games and tons of events on campus as well as parties off campus and the occasional trip to Boston.

Advice for seniors?
Don't stress! Enjoy your friends - it's easy to take them for granted right now but you will miss them next year! Slow down and enjoy all the traditions and wonderful things about life at Visi.

Thanks to Clare for spending time with me today and agreeing to be profiled on Life After Visi. She would love to hear from any seniors who have questions or are interested in Holy Cross. Ask your college counselor for her contact information!

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Visi Alumnae are College Leaders!

I received an email today that two recent Visitation graduates were recently elected to serve in the Trinity College Student Government Association.

Rose Lichtenfels, AA President for the Class of 2010 was elected Senator at- Large and Carolina Galdiz, Gold Team Captain for the Class of 2010, was elected Budget Committee member!

Check it out here!

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Emma Hurt '11 is loving her first semester at Rice University!

I recently received an email from Emma Hurt, from the Class of 2011, offering to visit campus and meet with any juniors and seniors who are interested in Rice. Of course I invited her to contribute to the blog! She is having a fantastic first semester at Rice and has a lot to say about why it's the perfect fit for her:
Why did you choose Rice?

I went on about 20 college visits starting the summer after my sophomore year.  I was beginning to think I'd apply to a bunch and go wherever I got in because everywhere seemed beautiful and impressive: none of them stood out.  However a family friend had gone to Rice and loved it and he pitched a visit quite strongly to my mom, who then planned a trip to Houston.  I was rather skeptical ("oh yeah sure another visit whatever").  But while walking around Rice's campus (in 101 degree heat in August mind you) something dawned on me: it wasn't this ah-ha moment of "if I don't go here I will die."  It was more of...wow, well this place just seems a little better than the rest in my eyes: it feels like it could be for me.  After a second overnight visit later in the year I decided to apply Early Decision because, while I still was not 100% sure that this was where I was meant to be, I was certain that there was something drawing me closer there than anywhere else.  I also figured I had a better chance of getting in ED.  And it worked out. 

College is better than high school because:

Your way of life is monumentally different.  That was the biggest shock.  No one really can convey what a huge transition it is; for the first few weeks I was walking around subconsciously thinking I was on vacation and waiting for the party to be over.  I am now in complete control of my time, my class schedule, my extracurriculars, if/when I study, when I eat, whether I want to randomly go on a walk at midnight or take a weekend trip to Austin.  At the same time though you have no one else to blame for any problems you may find yourself in.  You think in high school (especially after you get your license) that you know what it's like to be independent: just you wait. 

But I miss _____ about Visi.

the familiarity

Favorite thing about Rice so far:

My fellow students.  There is such a natural diversity here.  Rice may have quite a reputation for engineering and medicine, but the architecture and music schools are also world-renowned, and really each program is strong.  The student body as a result ranges immensely.  The one common denominator is that you can pretty much bet that everyone has worked incredibly hard to get where they are.  I've talked to many people who turned down places like MIT, Harvard, RISD, Yale, etc to come here.  And when you ask why, it comes down to the culture at Rice.  People care about their studies here, and this makes for an intellectual student body, but they care about each other more.  From what I've seen and heard, there is no real competition.  I have had such great discussions about politics/current events just sitting at lunch. Yesterday someone explained to me how computers work at dinner.  Mind blown.  But somehow this doesn't mean we're all a bunch of stereotypical nerds.  If you looked around you'd see what one might label as lacrosse bros, skater boys, hipsters, goths, barbie-looking girls, and yes some Asian computer geniuses.  But what's awesome is that if you were to talk to them you'd find out that that bro is actually a biochemistry/bioengineering double major who is doing research with MD Anderson, that that vapid-looking blonde is in fact an astrophysics major who is did a semester abroad in Russia last spring, and that that Asian is actually a French major.  It's kind of awesome. 

What classes are you taking this semester?

--History of Modern Europe: at 50 students this is my biggest class and I love it.  My professor is this great historian who consistently brings concepts we take for granted like capitalism and freedom into perspective.  His lectures are incredibly well-structured and everything ties together (as it tends to with history).
--French 301: this is a small advanced grammar class which could easily be tortuous, but my eccentric professor makes it actually entertaining.  Grammar gets so exciting that by the end of most classes he has broken a sweat from all his exaggerated gestures. 
--History of 20th Century American Presidents: this is taught by Douglas Brinkley, a quite famous historian who knows an insane amount about America.  I love this class because it basically consists of him telling us stories about American history for an hour.  (Which we are tested on later.)
--America through French Eyes: this freshman seminar is nice because I've been able to get to know the other people in it.  The class is centered on the unique relationship between France and America and analyzing the stereotypes, anti-Americanism, Francophobia etc. that exist between the two countries and have existed since colonial times. 
--Who is (not) a Jew: another freshman seminar which I enjoy for the same reason as the other.  It's about questioning the traditional definitions of Judaism and their origins: is it just a religion?  An ethnicity?  A culture?  A way of life?  A mindset?  Not knowing that much about Judaism before, it's been a fascinating area for me to explore. 

What is your favorite place on campus?

Probably where I'm sitting right now: this great glass-walled coffee shop (Brochstein Pavilion if you feel like googling), in the middle of campus surrounded by the live oak trees that characterize our campus.  The architect designed the building trying to make sure that you don't feel separated from the open air...we call it the "People-quarium."  It's a chill place to do work (as opposed to buckling down in silence in the library), with ready access to food and caffeine, and every time I'm here I see someone I know since its such a central location. 

What sort of things are there to do off campus?

Houston has one of the highest percentage of per capita restaurants in the country.  This makes for a basically endless variety of restaurant options that we really don't get sick of trying.  (Yesterday my friend and I discovered this Greek place Niko Niko's down the street: So. Good.)  I'm a fan of art museums so I've spent quite some time in the Menil Collection, the Rothko Chapel and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston: they are definitely on par with the museums in Washington.  Houston is also known for the Galleria, this "mall of malls" that is quite an experience to go through.  There's bungee jumping and ice skating on the first floor of the mall, along with any store you can imagine, on all price points.  It should be crazy to see it decked out for the Holidays...everything is bigger in Texas.
In DC we don't hear a great deal about Houston, but it is actually the fourth most populous city in the country, is considered the "energy capital of the world," its theater district is second only to New York's in terms of concentration of seats, the Port of Houston is the US's most important receiver of international cargo, the Texas Medical Center in Houston is the world's largest (and is right next to Rice), and it also (of course...this is Texas after all) hosts the biggest rodeo in the world.  All of this combines to make Houston a fascinating place with a surprisingly international and talented population.  That we're in Texas also provides a fun dimension: a group of friends and I recently went to this bar/club called Wild West where you can go "two stepping" old-Texas style.  I was pretty skeptical at first, but it turned out to be hilarious to watch and even try your hand at. 

Best and Worst thing about having boys around?
--Best: They really do bring a different perspective to a lot of things, in and out of class. 
--Worst: The things they sometimes say that they think are funny (particularly the sexist jokes). 

Every Visi girls wants to know... What do you wear to class?

It's finally dropping slightly below the 70s now, so I'm starting to pull out the fall clothing most people in other areas of the world have already abandoned: pants, sweaters, scarves.  Yet there are still some people walking around here with bare legs.  Up until now though I've been wearing dresses, shorts and sandals.  There is no typical wardrobe here: it can range from a computer genius type (think Mark Zuckerberg in the Social Network) to someone who really takes pride in getting dressed up for class.  No one judges or cares: there's no real norm.  Also...a lot can be said for having at least 6/7 days of the week with clear skies and sun.  Yes its hot in the summer, but not really any hotter than it gets in DC.  It's just hotter for longer.  This gorgeous weather now makes it worth it . 

Anything else you want Visi girls to know about Rice?

Honestly, Rice is not like any other place I've ever seen or heard about.  I cannot stress that enough.  Research it all you want and you will be hard pressed to find a really negative word about it (I definitely tried for weeks to do so).  There's a reason the alumni endowment is as big as it is.  A residential college system replaces Greek life with Harry Potter-like dorms each with its own crest, traditions, and fierce pride.  Your college is the where you eat, sleep, and is the center of your social life.  The spirit you feel for your college reminded me a lot of Gold/White and is most definitely part of my attraction to it.  You are placed in a college randomly; each is meant to be a microcosm of the school so there is no "athlete" or "smart" college.  I'm going to tell you that Duncan College is by far the best one on campus and I'd never ever want to switch colleges, but I will also admit to you that each college is deep down just as good.  I struggled with maybe wanting to go to a larger football school with strong school spirit or going to a smaller more 1-on-1 academic college.  At Rice I found both through the spirit in the residential college system.  Also, the way the administration treats the students is wonderful.  Most exams are unproctored because the Honor Code is so reliably followed.  The alcohol policy on campus is based in trust, and it gives us the chance to be treated like adults.  Nearly all events connected to the university are open to undergraduates: last night I saw Condoleezza Rice speak on campus, tomorrow I'll see the Indian Ambassador to the US.  There are also so many ways to get legitimately involved as an undergraduate.  Last year a sophomore made an engineering proposal to fix a ventilation problem that was making a lecture hall freezing cold.  It was approved and now the problem is fixed.  There are easily 40 student-taught classes every semester (Intro to DJing anyone?  Exploring Magical Worlds?)  We have both a completely student-run coffeehouse and pub on campus.  Our President holds open office hours every week exclusively for undergraduates.  Not so many research universities give their undergraduates this level of priority.

Yes, Texas is pretty far away and sometimes can feel like a different country (...some people here actually wish it was), but college is a time in your life when you can go just about anywhere, with relatively no questions asked.  My thought was, why not explore a different part of the world?

If you would like to be in touch with Emma, as your college counselor for her contact information!
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Kelly Maloney '06 - Getting ready for Pilot training!

Here is Visitation alumna Kelly Maloney, Class of 2006, in front of an F-15 after her familiarization flight. As a graduate of Embry-Riddle, Kelly is off to pilot training with the Air Force. She is making Visitation proud! If you have any questions for Kelly about Embry-Riddle, meteorology or the military, just ask your college counselor for her contact information.




What was your favorite class at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?


My favorite class was TV Weathercasting in which you learn how to be like the meteorologists on the news. You learn to produce your own forecast and every day you get up in front of a green screen and camera to give your forecast. The studio is just like professional studios and your professor records quality videos of some of your forecasts to use for job interviews. In the advanced class you have the opportunity to record forecasts used on local radio and TV stations.

What was your major at Embry-Riddle?
I majored in Applied Meteorology with a concentration in Research Meteorology. I chose to do the Air Force ROTC program and I was selected to be a pilot. Embry-Riddle focuses on aeronautics such as aviation (pilots, air traffic control, etc.), aerospace engineering, meteorology, safety science, homeland security, etc. ROTC is very common at my school, but the majority of students are not military.

What are your plans for next year?
I just arrived at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi a few weeks ago and am waiting to start Undergraduate Pilot Training. Pilot training lasts for about a year and I will not find out what aircraft I will be flying until the end. It is decided by what aircraft are available and how well I do in my class.

When you were a senior at Visitation, did you know this would be your path or did you change your major during your four years?
I had no idea this is what I wanted to do until senior year when I first was introduced to the school and the thought of being an Air Force pilot. I decided at the end of my senior year to try it out and see if I liked it. Luckily, I LOVED everything about flying and the Air Force so it was a perfect fit.

What is your favorite Embry-Riddle memory?
My best memory is what AFROTC calls “Big Week”. During this week Headquarters releases the names of those selected for pilot training which is extremely competitive. Everyone in AFROTC gathers into the auditorium cheering as loud as they can and the Colonel announces the pilot selects one at a time. When he called my name it was the best moment of my life thus far. As I tried to make it down the stairs to accept and salute the Colonel, everyone stood up to cheer me on, congratulate me, and hug me, because they understood that it was the moment that I worked so hard for and that my dreams finally came true.

What is there to do on the weekend?
Embry-Riddle is in Daytona Beach so of course everyone goes to the beach which is warm enough almost year-round. It’s nice to get a group together to play volleyball on the beach and grill out.

Many of the students have their private pilot license so you can just rent a plane, go flying, and maybe grab lunch at a small airport nearby.
One of the close airports is world famous for skydiving so if you are up for even more adventure, join the skydiving club on campus and get discounts when you skydive.

There are also a lot of big events hosted in Daytona every year like Biktoberfest, Bike Week, the Daytona 500, the Rolex 24, the Wings and Waves Airshow hosted by our school, and of course the visiting spring breakers during March and April.

Were there any resources on campus that advised you about the possibilities after college?
My school has a really good career center with lots of opportunities on campus such as career expos twice a year, help with resumes, and job interview practice. I never used any of the services because I was contracted with the Air Force, but I know that most companies try to hire Embry-Riddle students because our school is renowned for our specialty in aeronautics.

Do you have any tips for current seniors about keeping things in perspective? Any advice you would offer from your current self to your 17 year old self about to apply to college?
Just make sure the school you pick is a place where you will be challenged and will fit your personality. Don’t just pick a school because of the name or because that is where everyone else wants to go/is going. Oh and just remember that you have a leg up on everyone else because Visitation taught you how to manage your time and how to write without sounding like a fifth grader – most college graduates don’t have either of these skills.


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Katie Hartley '09 talks about how to stay warm @ BC!

Why I chose BC:
A gut feeling.

What I like about BC:
I love BC’s beautiful campus, which always makes my day. I also love the cold weather (colder than I have ever experienced!) and being surrounded by the Jesuit-Catholic atmosphere. One of my favorite things to do on campus is also to go to sports events: football, hockey, and basketball – Go Eagles!

College is better than high school because:
I can go wherever I want whenever I want!

But I miss ___________ about Visi:
Visi Theater.

Classes I am taking next semester:
Adult Health I: Lecture, Adult Health I: Clinical, Adult Health Lab, Pharmocology, Painting 101, and Modern History I. (I am a nursing major).

Favorite place on campus: Bapst Library.

Stuff to do off campus:
Shopping on Newbury Street, Red Sox games at Fenway Park, Going to the movies at Fenway or the Boston Common, going out to eat at the North End (Little Italy of Boston)—all accessible by the T (the metro), which is right next to campus.

What do you wear to class?
Now that it’s cold – jeans, a sweater, uggs, scarf (plus jacket, gloves, and earmuffs). If you are going somewhere cold, invest in some earmuffs! They are amazing!

Best and worst thing about having boys around:
Best: guys make great friends, and can be so heartwarming. Worst: Boys are stupid.

Anything else you think the girls should know or we should have asked:
I think some of the biggest factors that affect your experience at a school are size and location (size meaning big or small, location meaning in the city or not). I know that sounds pretty basic, but in my opinion, if you try and find what you like in those two options, you can be happy just about anywhere!

Thanks Katie! If you would like to be in touch with Katie, ask your college counselor for her contact information! She will be visiting campus on January 6th during lunch to meet with any juniors or seniors who are interested in Boston College.

Natalie Perry '08 on Tufts and why Plan B is sometimes better

Natalie's experience is a great example of how sometimes things work out differently than you expect, but they do work out in the end! She is a junior at Tufts, studying Physics in the School of Engineering. She offers some great advice about staying open-minded during the college process and she is continuing to make Visitation proud with her success! If you would like to contact Natalie, please ask your College Counselor for her contact information.

Why I chose Tufts: I actually had my heart set on my first choice (Brown) where I applied ED. After getting deferred to regular decision I scrambled to put together applications to most of the other schools I had visited, purely as backups. I got waitlisted from the regular decision pool and eventually rejected and had to pick among my other 6 schools. I chose Tufts as the least of 6 evils.

What I like about Tufts: I can't express how glad I am that I ended up at Tufts! It is such a cool place. It's perfect in terms of size and location: about 5,000 undergrads makes it big enough that you don't know everyone's business, but small enough that we really have a tightnit community. You almost always see at least a few people you know walking across campus. We also have a defined campus, again adding to that community feel, but the metro (T up here) stop is 5-10 min away, and a 20 min trip gets you into the heart of Boston.

The best thing about Tufts, though, is the people. We have a reputation as an ivy backup school, which is actually awesome. Everyone here is extremely intelligent, so there's aways stimulating conversation and great ideas, but they don't have that cutthroat competitiveness you get at other schools. They aren't quite so grade-hungry and are always willing to work together on homework or studying. The people here also tend to be a little different. Maybe it's because Tufts loves diversity, but we really get people of all sorts, which is so refreshing after Visitation. All of my friends are weird, in the best way possible.

College is better than high school because: I live anywhere from 0 min to 10 min away from all of my friends. I don't have to drive anywhere from 30min to an hour and a half just to hang out with someone. I can walk down the hallway and hang out for five minutes. It makes seeing your friends during the week (or really any time) sooo easy.

But I miss ___________ about Visi... Marshmallow Roast. My favorite Visi tradition. Tufts has lots of cool traditions too, like painting the cannon and NQR (look it up, it's kind of ridiculous and awesome), but we don't have quite the history of Visitation. I don't think many people can say that their high school is older than their college.

Classes I am taking next semester: I'm doing a Physics major in the School of Engineering, so don't be scared by these classes. We also have lots of cool and interesting liberal arts classes too.
Experimental Modern Physics
Relativity and Cosmology
Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
Fluid Mechanics
West African Dance (took this last Spring, so fun and intense!)

Favorite place on campus: The library roof. It was just redone about a year or two ago, and is a great hangout spot on campus. It is known as having one of the best views of Boston of anywhere in the area, overlooking the city skyline. It has a winding garden with trees and plants in a raised flowerbed, so there is seating all along the edge. Very beautiful.

Stuff to do off campus: Davis Square is 5-10 min away from campus (where the T stop is located). It's a very young/hip place so it's lots of fun. Some must dos: Dave's Fresh Pasta (delicious delicious sandwiches and pasta), Diva Bistro(Indian food- awesome breakfast/lunch all-you-can-eat buffet), J.P. Licks (popular Boston ice cream shop), Somerville Theater (cheap theater, always showing a couple new movies, a couple independent films, has live shows, and just other cool events, like the Rocky Horror Picture Show at Halloween time)

What do you wear to class? I like to try to look nice around campus because I've never been allowed to wear real clothes to school (private school K-12), but if I wake up and don't feel like it, there's no pressure. Sometimes I literally wear what I slept in to my first class, especially when I have an early class like my 8:30am class last year.

Best and worst thing about having boys around: Boys are awesome! It is so fun having them around, living on your hallway, in your classes. Last spring I actually had my first class ever where I was the only girl (but that's because I do physics, a very male-dominated field). They are so much chiller and have a million times less drama than girls. I guess one drawback would be that they aren't very clean, but you can't room with a boy and we always have separate bathrooms, so that's not much of an issue.

Anything else you think the girls should know or we should have asked: College is amazing. You will probably be happy anywhere you go, so try not to stress too much. Really try to check out as many schools as you can..I think Visi girls tend to get tied down looking at all the same schools as everyone else. Don't be afraid to look at some schools a little off the beaten path. A big name isn't everything. Take this opportunity to do what you want to do with your life.

Natalie would love to answer your questions about life at Tufts. Ask your college counselor for her email if you would like to get in touch!

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Cami Thompson's Take on Holy Cross

Cami Thompson is a graduate from the Class of 2008. As a student-athlete, she learned to balance her time well at Visitation and has continued to find that same success in college! Here's what she has to say about classes and lacrosse at College of the Holy Cross...

Why I chose Holy Cross:

Academically I was looking for a school that had some of my favorite aspects of Visitation: a close-knit community, dedicated teachers, and small class sizes. It was also perfect for me because I wanted to play lacrosse in college and Holy Cross had the great combination of a
Division I athletic program and small liberal arts college. I fell in love with the campus when I visited and saw that everyone worked very hard, but was still having a fun college experience.

What I like about Holy Cross:

One of the best parts are the people because they are genuinely happy to be at Holy Cross and like being involved in different aspects of the community. There aren’t any teaching assistants and every professor knows you by name and is happy to meet with you outside of class. I am able to reap the advantages of attending a small school (just under 3000 students) whether walking around campus where I constantly see familiar faces or in class when everyone can be involved in discussions, but there are enough people that it doesn't become boring. While I have heard great stories about Greek life from my friends at other colleges, I like that we don’t have sororities or fraternities at Holy Cross. Even without frathouses there are always plenty of house parties walking distance from the dorms. A lot revolves around sports teams that have parties at their houses orother seniors that open their houses to most underclassmen.

College is better than high school because:

You get to live with you best friends and you are around people your age 24/7. There is an added dimension to relationships because your friends become your family too. The dorms also allow you to meet and befriend people with different interests.

But I miss... the camaraderie and school spirit from Visi. We had a shared experience that we could commiserate or celebrate together, but everyone in college is taking a different path.

Classes I am taking next semester:

I am spending a year abroad at Oxford University in a Politics, Philosphy, and Economics program so the classes will be a bit different. They have trimesters based on one on one meetings with professors or“tutors” and lots of independent reading/research. I will be taking
a Microeconomics course and Ethics tutorial for the first trimester. It will bequite a change but I am looking forward to focusing on just 2 classes at a time.

Favorite place on campus:

Besides the dorms probably Kimball dining hall. It is a great place to run into people and unlike the library or walks to class you can actually take the time to talk and catch up. It's great for a quick bite, last minute studying, or other times my friends and I will realize that we justspent 2 hours at a weekend brunch reliving the previous night's events.

Stuff to do off campus

There is the Auburn mall and BlackstoneValley which have all of the restaurants, movie theaters, and shops you would need. The Salvation Army and Forever 21 also come in handy for themed parties. I have always found plenty to do at Holy Cross, but on weekends the school offers free transportation to Boston and Providence which are both less than an hour away. Corner Grill is a great pizza place, 111 Chop House has amazing steak, and Takara is a fun Japanese restaurant to go to with a group of friends. The Salty Dog Saloon is fun for going out on weeknights and there are lot of places in Worcester that let students 18+ in so there are many off campus options even for freshmen.

What do you wear to class?

There are definitely days that I miss the Visitation uniform, but luckily with lacrosse I have an excuse to wear sweats when I haveto go straight from class to practice. Otherwise I attempt to wear jeans and a casual top. On the few days it warms up it’s fun to pull out the dresses.

Best and worst thing about having boys around:

Boys add a different perspective and sometimes look at a topic in a way that I never imagined. I also like studying with them because they don’t seem to let the stress affect them as much and just get the workdone as efficiently as possible so they have time to have fun. Girls do act differently in class when boys are around.

Thanks to Cami for taking the time to answer our questions!

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Interview With Lizzy Wells '09

Why did you choose the University of St Andrews?
Growing up, I spent significant amounts of time visiting family in the UK so it became my home away from home. I always knew that I wanted to go to go to school in the UK and when I visited St Andrews, I loved it immediately. St Andrews is located right on the coast--I love cold weather and the beach so it’s the perfect combination!

What do you like about St Andrews?
Although a lot of people assume that Scotland is always rainy and cold, I have found that not to be entirely true. St Andrews can be very cold and windy, but the weather can still be really sunny. I love having friends from countries all over the world, including Russia, Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, and of course the United States. I also love the quaintness of St Andrews. Although the town is small, it has everything you would ever look for in a university town.

What is it like to study abroad?
I absolutely love studying abroad because I have had the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and learn a little about their own cultures. In addition, my professors are also from a variety of countries throughout the world. Studying abroad in the UK also allows me to do a lot of traveling in Europe during various breaks and holidays.

What classes are you taking next semester?
At St Andrews, when you apply, you apply for a specific major. In your first and second years, you take 3 classes: one being your major and then any other two courses of your choice. For example, this semester I will be taking International Relations, which is my major, Modern History, and Philosophy. Most classes will consist of a few lectures a week and a tutorial group.

What is your favorite place on campus?
I think it’s hard to pinpoint a favorite place in St Andrews, but one of the places I really enjoy is the edge of the pier. The pier juts out into the North Sea and is next to one of the three beaches in St Andrews called East Sands. Even when it is cold, there are always people on the beach!

What sort of things are there to do off campus?
St Andrews doesn’t really have a campus, but rather the entire town is the campus. All the university buildings are spread out throughout the town. For example, the Student Union is right across the street from The Raisin, a pub that many students go to. The Vic, another pub, is down the street from The Raisin where people can order food and drinks and go dancing. There are also loads of other restaurants, pubs, and places to go out in the evening.

What do you wear to class?
St Andrews students get pretty dressed up for class. On a typical day, I usually wear jeans, a nice sweater, and flats or boots. I have rarely ever seen anyone wear a sweatshirt to class…and most definitely never seen anyone wear sweatpants.


Anything else you want Visi girls to know about St Andrews?
The University of St Andrews was founded in 1413 so it’s rich with tradition. Some of the more recent traditions include the Academic Family, which is a little like the Big Sister Little Sister program at Visitation, the Foam Fight on Raisin Sunday, Pier Walks in the traditional red gown, and the May Dip, in which students swim in the North Sea at dawn.

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Interview with Faith Cerny (2008) about UVA's School of Architecture

Thanks to Faith for her thoughtful answers and advice! If you'd like to contact her for more information, just ask your college counselor.



Why I chose UVA:
I was actually reluctant to apply here because everyone from Visitation seems to go to/apply to UVA. But if it seems to have everything you want, you can't overlook that. After 12 years of Catholic schooling I wanted public; after four years of all-girls I needed co-ed; I wanted a school that had frats and a football team--basically I was looking for "the college experience." A little cliche, but it's the truth. Also, the fact that I knew I wanted to study architecture made my decision much easier, as it narrowed down the list of potential schools. Proximity to home was never really a factor, but I'm glad UVA is so close; being able to drive to school makes things so much easier, yet it still feels like a different world than DC.

What I like about UVA:
The stereotype of UVa is that it's a "work-hard, play-hard" school; for me that is completely true. After developing such a rigorous work ethic at Visitation (whether you like it or not (or believe it or not), you did develop one), I know I couldn't be at a school that didn't keep me engaged academically. However; on the note of "play hard," definitely bring those old halloween costumes and tye-dye tanks to UVa, because if you want it to, the party scene will surely meet your expectations. I am never bored here, because 1. it's too big for me to be bored, and 2. most everyone wants to make every hour in the day worth it-- most people are go-getters here. There are tons of ways to get involved (seriously, it's awesome to be part of a school that's big enough to give you options). I love the size-- small enough to walk to class and see someone you know, yet big enough to remain anonymous. If you get involved in clubs or greek life, you can definitely make UVA a smaller school and more manageable. Student self-governance here is awesome; students seem to be in charge of everything. It's super easy to start your own club, intramural sports team, etc. I definitely feel in control of my life and education here. I don't find UVa to be cutthroat, or too competitive of an environment, though it's easy to surround yourself with self-motivated workers who are inspiring rather than intimidating. Also, Charlottesville is an awesome area-- tons of outdoorsy things to do, eclectic shopping/eating at the downtown mall.

College is better than high school because:
More options, more opportunity, more independence. In high school I felt like there was a set track for students-- the curriculum was pretty set with limited opportunity for electives. I wanted to do art but was pushed into AP psychology because I was told an AP science would look better when applying to colleges than an art class would. After school you played your sport or did theater and that was it. Life was pretty stable, unvarying, familiar. In college your life can change dramatically from year to year, or even between semesters, depending on the direction you take for your major, the clubs you get involved in, the amount of volunteering you do, your level of participation in the Greek scene, etc. You are your own boss--there is no set track you have to move along. You are no longer doing things to put on your resume, you are doing things because you want to do them.

But I miss ___________ about Visi.
Being able to walk around the campus and wave at every single person. Wearing a faded, torn polo shirt that looked horrible but was so comfortable. Being close with your teachers. Feeling like I could control the discussion in a classroom. Being on sports teams/sports in general. Hanging out with the same people all the time and consequently, developing really close friendships. Sometimes this closeness can be stifling, however, which is what I like about college, and the distance it allows. I also miss going to school in Georgetown, but hey, that's a pretty unique experience that would be hard to replicate in college.

Classes I am taking next semester:
Since I'm in the architecture school, third year there is a set curriculum (which is ok because I had plenty of opportunity to take electives the past two years). This semester I am taking Intro to Architectural Design I (a.k.a. studio), which constitutes the bulk of my work, Architectural Theory and Ethics, a CAAD (computer-aided architectural design) class (3-D modeling and visualization), and Systems, Sites & Buildings.

Favorite place on campus:
I mean, the lawn is iconic of UVA and a lot of things happen there (acapella concerts, picnics, tailgating, streaking, etc.), but my favorite places would have to be the Corner, Rugby Road (where the frat houses are), O'hill dining hall on Saturday morning (the brunch is awesome), west range cafe/anywhere that serves coffee. Too many places to name.

Stuff to do off campus:
Shopping at the downtown mall (mostly boutique-type stores, there's an Urban Outfitters too), eating out at the downtown mall (my fav spots are the mudhouse coffee shop and sweet frog, which is an awesome frozen yogurt place), ice skating at the downtown mall (everything at the downtown mall is a free trolley ride away), seeing movies, lots of concerts at JPJ arena (Lady Gaga just performed there) and at the Pavilion, among other places, drive down route 29 for Red Lobster, Target, things of that nature, go to Barracks shopping center for your groceries, barnes and noble, chipotle, etc., sports games (UVA is awesome at just about every sport except the ones people watch on tv haha), eating/shopping along the Corner is a daily activity (the dumpling store is a must, arches, bodos bagels, little johns, the white spot, boylan (best burgers), the Virginian, etc etc. shop at duo and finch. Outdoorsy activities are popular too, such as apple picking at Carter's mountain, hiking (humpback is a popular lookout point), blue hole is awesome (hike 30 minutes to a water hole where you swing off a rope off the rocks into the water), the quarry, which i think is a 50ish foot jump off a cliff into the water, tubing along the James River is awesome, whitewater rafting, camping (might go next weekend). Wintergreen is 45 minutes away I think, so tubing/skiing there is popular in the winter.

What do you wear to class?
Usually jeans and a top that's nicer than a t-shirt, nice boots/flats/flip-flops/sandals, maybe a cute jacket. Or if you're feeling a little lazy you could go for the athletic look--sneakers, running shorts, t-shirt (but still look decent). No one wears pajamas/sweats to class really. People usually dress pretty well. The funniest thing is when the weather hits about 60 degrees after the winter months, and every girl seems to whip out that summer dress. I am always surprised that people in the architecture school look as nice as they do, considering most of them get about 4 hours of sleep a night.

Best and worst thing about having boys around:
Best is that they're around. It just feels right, natural. No more recycling guys among your group of friends like you did in high school! However, you'll notice as you get older that your social circles get smaller and you'll start to see the same faces around. Worst thing would be the fact that your appearance does matter, I guess? Though I tend to feel better about myself when I shower and make a little bit of an effort to look decent haha. Honestly I can't think of any "worst thing."

Anything else you think the girls should know or we should have asked:
Just general notes about applying to colleges:
1. take the application process seriously. It's worth putting in the time and effort if you're rewarded with admittance to an awesome college that is right for you in the end.
2. try to figure out what you might want to be when you grow up. Lots of people don't know, even in college, what they're really interested in studying. I've had friends here who didn't really know what to do because they had realized what they want to study, only to find that UVA didn't have the program.
3. take a breath, hang out with your best friend, enjoy Visitation and Georgetown and senior year. You'll make the most of wherever you end up and have a awesome time there.

In an Empire State of Mind: Stephanie Mpamaugo, Class of 2009

Why I chose Columbia: I always knew I wanted to go to an Ivy League university, but I had no idea which one was right for me. So I did a lot of research. I looked at the Alumni that attended Columbia University and the location of the school and I feel in love with it. I really loved that it was located in the heart of New York City, Manhattan. I also loved the school when I visited. The people were all cool and laid back.The atmosphere was lively and everyone was so different. Being an African American student I wanted to go to a school that was extremely diverse and Columbia is number one in diversity amongst the Ivy League schools, with a great population of international students. But one of the most important reasons for why I chose Columbia is because they had my major, Neuroscience and a strong pre-med program.

What I like about Columbia: I love the people. I have met some outstanding people and some long time friends. It is so culturally diverse which I love. It's in the city so there is always something to do and never a dull moment. I love that the people here are willing to help you out when you need it and you can go to your professors as well as your TA's for help whenever you need it.

College is better than high school because: You have the freedom to do as you please and while this can be your downfall it can also help teach you many life lessons. I have been able to make mistakes and learn from them on my own. Also there is no one defining who you are so you're free to be whoever you chose to be. I had the opportunity to try new things from joining more clubs to taking part in more activities then I could have during high school. There is something for everyone in college. As far as the classes go I feel that college is better because you're not competing against everyone else, you're competing against yourself. I try so hard to not worry about what other people are getting and to just focus on doing MY best because that is the only way I will be happy with the grades I have.

But I miss ___________ about Visi: Honestly I miss the support system that I had at Visi. From Mrs. Clay to Ms. Hosmer and my teachers, I have not had anything even come close to any of them. College can be a difficult place to navigate and much of this will come from not having people like them to fall back on. For example I can't go to Mrs. Clay's office and just sit there and tell her my problems from school to my personal life. This helps you grow also because I had to learn to stand on my own without always relying on other people, but it is hard. I really miss the family that Visi is and the nuns that would be so compassionate and loving. The Visi family was not duplicated for me in college and that is something that I truly miss.

Classes I am taking next semester: I am pre-med and a neuroscience and behavior major so most of my classes consist of pre-med classes and classes for my major, but Columbia also has a strong core curriculum so there are classes that I am required to take. So with that being said my classes for next semester are Physics, Physics Lab, Biology, Psychology class, Contemporary Civilization, and Major Debates. The first three classes are for pre-med and my major the follow two are for the core curriculum. This is a pretty heavy load for me especially since I work and I'm involved in a few extracurriculars as well. Time management is not a joke in college.

Favorite place on campus: I love low steps on a nice day, when there are tons of people out there on the lawns and the steps just relaxing and having fun. It's great!!

Stuff to do off campus: Phelio Yogurt formally known as yogurtland I loved that place, Times Square (the chaos is great), Brooklyn Bridge (saw the fireworks there on 4th of July it so beautiful and very romantic, best ice cream and pizza places are located near the bridge), Harlem Magic Johnson Theater (I get discount student tickets and it very close to campus so convenient walk), Soho (for your shopping craving), 72nd street and Lincoln Center (great area with lots of shops), Union Square (is awesome with some of the most interesting people and amazing painters and artist), and lastly New York City (the entire place is a playground).

What do you wear to class? I love trying new styles and experimenting with new looks everyday so I never wore sweats to class, but that's just me. If I'm really tired though I'd put on a cardigan. t-shirt, and jeans.

Best and worst thing about having boys around: Best thing is you can hangout with them and they become some of your best friends. They also give a different perspective on many things from topics in class to just life in general. The worst thing is keeping up appearances. It's normal to take a second look at yourself in the mirror before you step out just to make sure you look okay.

Anything else you think the girls should know or we should have asked: It's important that you girls realize what you're there for at the end of the day and that is to get an education. There are so many thing that can get in the way when you're in college, boys, extracurriculars, having an active social life, but at the end of the day your grades matter and that is something that even I am continue to learn. Another thing is knowing that you should be yourself in college. The pressure that you may have had in high school is amplified by triple the amount so stay true to yourself because everyone is different and you don't have to be someone you're not because you'll always find friends that have something in common with you. But on the topic of friends, chose them wisely - very wisely! Don't feel like you need to cling to someone that you don't get along with - branch out - there are so many people you can meet in college so go out there and meet them. Build connections with professors that you like because most likely you'll need them to speak on your behalf at some point in the future i.e. recommendations.



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Aisle 9 with Molly Smith '06

During a recent trip to the grocery store, as I was headed down the pasta aisle, I ran into no other than recent Visi alumna, member of the Class of 2006, all around superstar, Molly Smith! While Molly was just trying to pick up a few staples, she ended being harrassed by her former Class Counselor about her recent graduation from Notre Dame and plans for grad school this fall. While at Visi, Molly was truly gifted at keeping things in perspective and finding balance between academic pursuits and having a life. Here are some of her words of wisdom...

What was your favorite class at Notre Dame?
I can't pick just one! My favorite class in my major was Introduction to Chemical Principles. It was my first semester, incredibly difficult, but it had the most amazing professor with a really innovative teaching style. I really felt engaged and challenged. My other favorite was Beginning Intensive German. I took it on a whim and ended up studying in Austria the very next summer! I loved being in a class of only nine students and forced to speak only German in class from day two on. The camaraderie one finds in beginning language classes is unimaginable.

What is your favorite Notre Dame memory?
Junior Parent Weekend. It bridges the gap between your home life and your school life. Afterwards your parents finally "get it" when you talk about why you love Notre Dame so much and why you can't wait for summer to be over so you can go back to school.

If you are not a Notre Dame football fan (implausible, I know!), is there anything else to do in on the weekend?
I've definitely had friends who were not fans and didn't buy tickets, but you kind of have to embrace football weekends if you choose to go to ND. It's a mad house; some even call it "Catholic Disney World'. So, if you don't get swept up in the football frenzy, or even just spend some time hanging out with friends in the student section, you have to actively try to avoid football and avoid the crowds that come with it.

What was your major at Notre Dame?
Chemistry!!!

When you were a senior at Visitation, did you know this would be your path or did you change your major during your four years?
I knew I wanted to be a chemistry major after my first high school chemistry class. My major never changed.

We have 8 students from the Class of 2010 attending Notre Dame next year, what do you think makes ND such a good match for Visitation students?
I think it is a strong academic and spiritual fit for Visi girls. The communities at Visitation and ND are so strong knit and you always feel supported and challenged. Besides the weather, there is very little "culture shock" when transitioning from Visitation to ND, in my opinion.

What are your plans for next year?
I am at Johns Hopkins University pursing a Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Were there any resources on campus that advised you about the possibilities after college?
The Career Center at ND is immensely helpful for jobs, internships and resume support. In the sciences, however, it helped to develop relationships with the chemistry professors to help decide on graduate work.

Do you have any tips for current seniors about keeping things in perspective? Any advice you would offer from your current self to your 17 year old self about to apply to college?
Not every grade matters. Try your best, but if you spend 100 percent of the time working you will burn out quickly. I would remind younger-me to find at least one non-academic activity, club, service or social group that you can spend time doing to de-stress and to find it sooner rather than later. It wasn't until sophomore year that I found out how to destress. By my senior year, I somehow ended up president of the improv comedy group on campus and met some of my best friends doing it. I just wish I had started from the beginning.

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Interview with KC Sullivan '09 on College of Wooster

Why did you choose College of Wooster?
The tight-knit campus community. I can’t walk anywhere on campus without running into someone I know. A five minute walk to class turns into a fifteen minute walk by the time you finish talking to all of your friends on the way!

What is the best part about
attending College of Wooster?
All of my professors, past and present, know more than just my name… they know what activities I’m involved in and genuinely care about how I’m doing. It’s not uncommon to call your professor at home for homework help or to go to their house for dinner.

College is better than high school because...
There is so much to do and to get involved in. Take advantage of it and tryout new things!

But I miss not having to decide what to wear everyday about Visi.

What classes are you taking next semester?

Organic Chemistry with Lab, Immunology with Lab, Physics with Lab, nd Maturity & Old Age Psychology

Favorite place on campus?
That’s a tough one. I spend a lot of my time in the Connector – a lounge that connects the Biology and Chemistry buildings. I love Kauke Arch though because each winter after a big snowstorm, everyone on campus comes together to fill it completely with snow. And if we succeed, we don’t have classes the next day!

What fun stuff is there to do off campus?:
The town of Wooster is really cute and there are a bunch of mom-and-pop shops. Broken Rocks Café (bistro style) and Matsos (Greek) are two of my favorite restaurants in town. As a small Midwestern town, we have an undeniable love for Walmart, but if you’re looking for “real” shopping options the Lodi Outlet Mall is only 20 minutes away.

What do you wear to class?
Jeans and a t-shirt/sweatshirt – everyone’s pretty casual and laid back. Occasionally I’ll wear a dress or skirt if I am giving a presentation or going to a council meeting.

Best thing about having boys around?
They are great to study with because they like to get their homework done as soon as possible so that they can spend the rest of the night going to sports practices, playing video games, sleeping, etc. I find that when I study with my other (female) friends, I usually get distracted and wrapped into irrelevant conversations while I should really be doing work.

Worst thing about having boys around?
I’m living on a co-ed floor this year and the boys’ wing has a terrible odor that is slowly making its way to my side of the hall.

Anything else you want Visi girls to know about Wooster?

Wooster, like Visitation, has a lot of fun traditions and it sets us apart from the majority of other liberal arts colleges. I mentioned filling the arch, but what other school has a highly respected (and really cool!) bagpipe band & marching band that dresses in Scottish MacLeod plaid kilts? Or where seniors are rewarded with a Tootsie Roll and button after turning in their Independent Study projects? COW is pretty unique, but everyone here really loves it and is proud to be a Fighting Scot!

If you want to get in touch with K.C. ask your college counselor for her contact info. Thanks K.C.!!
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Interview with Meg Schumm '09 about Ithaca College

Why did you choose Ithaca?
I chose to go to Ithaca because they have an amazing communications department. One of the things I really liked when I visited was that Ithaca offers classes in pretty much anything you want to take, and their loose core curriculum lets you explore interesting subject materials (like the LEGO robotics class I took last semester!).

What are your favorite things about Ithaca?

I like how friendly and open the professors are. They really care about you. Also, because Ithaca has strong programs in so many different disciplines (physical therapy, communications, music, and theater), there are many different kinds of people at the school. It kind of lets you be who you want to be.

College is better than high school because...

College is better than high school because there are so many more classes to choose from. Also, your professors are experts in whatever they're teaching you--from chaos theory to mass communication. And in the classes for your major, your classmates will be enthusiastic and often able to teach you a lot! (Of course, it's also nice to not have parents around 24/7.)

But I miss ___________ about Visi.

I miss the sense of community and the traditions! And being right in Georgetown. Also, the students at Visitation are truly exceptional. ...But we already knew that, didn't we?

What classes are you taking next semester?

Uhh, let me think. I'm taking Screenwriting, Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, Media Aesthetics and Analysis, the Literature of Horror (We read/analyze horror novels--King, Poe, Mary Shelley), and Theater Production.
My major is television-radio with a concentration in Screenwriting, and I'm shopping around for a second major.

Favorite place on campus?

We have this giant statue that's supposed to resemble a fish in the middle of campus. It's surrounded by these low concrete walls, and it's a great place to chill with friends, people watch, or nap between classes.

Fun things to do off campus?

I really like the independent movie theater in the middle of town, Cinemopolis. They have cool films and they serve their popcorn with real butter! There are a ton of restaurants around town, but I probably go to Collegetown Bagels the most. They have the best bagels (I get sesame with cream cheese and lox.) Also, we have this new restaurant called Waffle Frolic that's open till 3 AM and serves every kind of waffle ever. It's seriously delicious.

Visi girls always want to know...what do you wear to class?

People wear pretty much anything to class. I know a kid who wore a cape and a tie on the first day last semester and pronounced himself a tax wizard. But seriously, most people wear jeans around campus. Pajamas are rare but not unheard of. Things like sundresses and shorts don't tend to come out until after Spring break--before then it's too COLD.

Best and worst thing about having boys around?

The best thing about having boys around is being able to have another perspective. And someone to watch dumb movies with. The worst thing about having boys around is that a lot of girls tend not to speak up in class.

Anything else we should have asked?

Um, not really! Ithaca can be a great place if you just give it a shot. The weather is probably the biggest detractor from the school--if you need sunshine and 75 degrees to be happy, you might be in trouble.

If you are interested in getting in touch with Meg, contact your college counselor for her contact info. Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions Meg!!!!!

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