College Tours- an unnecessary fad ?
Students, If you come to me for advice on a college visit, I will choose the road not taken. If you have some cool bucks stashed in your piggy bank or your parent's bank account, for sure, visit as many colleges as you want(an urban college, a large public university, or a small liberal arts campus). And why only visit colleges? Explore the ambient trees, parks, city life, nightlife, restaurants, etc. However, while you do, remember that college life needs immersion, and a visitation may not be sufficient. If you are visiting a college to gauge if you belong there based on how it looks and feels, well, unless the college has an abysmal infrastructure and abysmal reputation, in which case it doesn't require any consideration, they all look and feel pretty much the way colleges do(unless you are particular about spending your days in Greek Revival or Collegiate Gothic style architecture). Regarding your feelings, I suggest you be wary of your impulsive delight ...