High school students walk onto a college campus for the first time, taking in the feeling of life as a student there. College students walk from class to class, lounge around on chairs and lay on lawns, enjoying the feeling of sunshine. The high school students walk to the admissions building, receive a presentation from the staff, and are then sent on a tour with a current student. They walk until their feet and legs burn. After they leave the campus, they weigh the pros and cons of going to that college. Weeks later, they forget everything they learned at the campus tour, and start to confuse it with other colleges they visited.

College campus visits are one best options for students to get a feel for the college they are interested in. Students can look at each of the colleges’ majors, dining plan options, athletics, and other aspects first hand. However, they often forget some of the most important details when they go through the application process. Below are some things you can do during those visits to remember and make the most out of your college experience.

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Photo taken by Daria Weber.

Tour during the school year: When visiting during the school year, the campus is at work and prospective students can get the full experience of attending the college. If visiting during the summer, students will be battling the heat and miss out on discovering the overall student vibe.