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The big one they don't tell you is ask about the social climate. What do people do when they are not in class. Are there local movie theaters, stores, etc. depending on your kids interests. College is more than just classes. I ruled out one school that told me about dancing on tables as a big social event. It was in a rural area, but come on. I knew that was not the school for me. Find out about the local takeout places. There was a book that was really helpful out that I found with Baird's in the bookstore. Lisa B something or other. I can't remember and it was years ago. I'm sure there is something else out there now.
Also, walk the dorms and look inside the showers. Smell the back hallways of the class buildings. Is it clean? Do the library carpets have big wholes in them? Is there a place where your kid would feel comfortable studying?-that is different for everyone. These things may seem petty, but what does it really say about a school.
Visit the cafeteria, but eat there as well. If you leave feeling sick because the food was that unhealthy, imagine eating it for 4 years.
Last edited by RaggedyAnn; 03-29-2008 at 02:02 PM.
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