Welcome!

Hello fellow college campus enthusiasts!

Welcome to "In Mai Opinion" (IMO), a blog designed to help you get an idea of the feeling behind a particular college campus by taking you on a "virtual tour" of it. The reason why I started this blog was because when I was a high school senior, I was overwhelmed by the stacks of brochures (affectionately referred to as "fan mail" within my household) that came to our door step daily. After pouring over the stacks of paper, I always ended up wishing that I could visit every single school personally. This, however, was impossible because there were so many schools and so little time.

I know that there are many of you who are currently in the situation that I was faced with. Because I know it's a common problem, I have decided to try to help you make an informed decision when considering colleges/universities. Featured within this blog will be various schools within the state of Ohio -- the well known and the more "obscure" -- focusing primarily on the aesthetic quality of each school. After all, the college campus is the "face" of the college/university, and first impressions are crucial when weighing your options.


Structure of this Blog: (based on what I think will be covered within the official tour)

Background Information - taken directly from the school website

Initial Thoughts - composed after researching the school's website and before going to visit the school; notable features on the website

The Campus:

• Layout - closed or open campus; open spaces for students to hang out outside
  
  
• Architecture - style of the buildings and how it contributes to the overall look of the campus
  
  
• Scale - is everything within walking distance?
  
  
• The Student Center - what services does it provide?
  
  
• Student Living - dorm life/off-campus options, role of Greek life
  
  
• Notable attractions

Final Conclusions - comparing initial thoughts to the concluding ones, final synopsis based on experience

Photostream - see the campus via photos taken the day of the tour, posted on flickr

Still not convinced? Experience it for yourself. Schedule a tour today! (will be linked to the school website)

Of course, this blog is still in its test-mode, so alterations are bound to appear as I go on more and more tours. However, I will do my best to keep everything as standardized as possible so that you may be able to compare between schools.

So here's to you -- high school juniors/seniors, prospective students, people who love college campuses like I do! Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoy your tour!