Judy McNeeley wrote a wonderful article about how to be conduct an effective college tour. She adds depth to the routine college tour by encouraging individuals on tours to take the attitude of a cultural anthropologist. Her recommendation is a wonderful insight because students do need to see if the culture of the school is the right fit for their social and academic expectations. Make sure you the next time you take a campus tour to not just follow the student guide, but to also be your own guide and find out if the school has attributes that will suit your needs. I would also suggest on your college visit you do the following to discover more about the campus:
1) Read the campus newspaper
2) Visit a class
3) Stop by the financial aid office and ask some questions (this will give you insight into the services provided by the college)
4) Visit the dorms
5) Eat in the dining halls
6) Enjoy a local coffee shop
7) Visit the bookstore
8) People Watch
Make the most of your visit because you might just spend four years on the very campus you visit.
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