<p>we are going to a reception tonight at a local hotel. i don't expect them to have food, but knowing would help me decide what time we need to leave etc.</p>
<p>has anyone been to a university of alabama reception at a local hotel? did they have any type of food?</p>
<p>also, what would one wear to an event like this? i thought my DD would wear nice jeans and a sweater. what do you think is appropriate??</p>
<p>The multi-school event we attended several years ago (not UA), had some cookies and coffee/puch. I wouldn't plan on it being dinner- especially in THIS economy! Let us know what they serve you- might change our opinion of the school! :)</p>
<p>Hi Mike,</p>
<p>Going to a UA reception tonight also :). Food - hmm - most of these receptions have something to munch on: cheese/crackers, fruit, cookies. Clothes range from jeans (decidedly casual) to somewhat dressier - boys in khakis with collared shirts and girls in dresses, skirts, and khakis. My d will probably wear a dress.</p>
<p>Hey- University of Rochester moved up a notch or 2 IMO when they served chocolate chip cookies at their reception. Don't expect much more than cookies-soda-coffee etc. I really doubt that any food of consequence is part of the deal.</p>
<p>nice jeans and a sweater is generally ok- but if you can get her into "dress" slacks and a sweater-- I think it may be a bit more appropriate.</p>
<p>THe only time I saw food to make a full blown meal was a Saturday afternoon event - it started 2:00 or 3:00 so who was expecting to have lunch? I have more often seen cookies as has been mentioned - or nothing. What time is the reception?</p>
<p>I wouldn't worry about what you wear too much - honestly the recruiter isn't likely to remember you. :) They're probably doing 4 cities in 4 days and by the time they get home it will all be a blur. I don't think you should go sloppy - that's a <em>bad</em> way to get remembered :) neither do I think you should fuss too much or overanalyze it. Enjoy and hope you learn a lot! :)</p>
<p>Cookies are the norm, though at one reception we were served fajitas!!!</p>
<p>I was expecting cookies - maybe some cheese and fruit. Instead</p>
<p>Waiters at tables serving:</p>
<p>Roast beef</p>
<p>Mashed baked potatoes and sweet potatoes served in champagne glasses with butter, chives, cheese, marshmallows, ...</p>
<p>Quesdillas with picante sauce</p>
<p>Fruit</p>
<p>Cheese</p>
<p>Desserts</p>
<p>I'm sure I'm missing something - but wow - it was nice.</p>
<p>Southern hospitality!</p>
<p>yeah, i was coming back to report on the menu, but i see someone else already did.</p>
<p>we ended up having dinner on the way, but we did partake in the desserts.</p>
<p>the presentation was good. not much question and answer. they gave the kids a tshirt.</p>
<p>my D loves to get a tshirt.</p>
<p>i think we will visit and she will most likely apply.</p>
<p>we just need to beef up her SAT score to increase her scholarship amount.</p>
<p>Wow! Yum! who would have thought? LOL MOWC, southern hospitality at its best.</p>
<p>Too bad my d isn't interested in large universities, sigh....</p>
<p>Glad it went well, Mike! UA is a beautiful campus.</p>
<p>UA IS small (25 - 30K) compared to our state flagships (45 - 50K)!</p>
<p>Yeah, our state flagship is that size. D wants a school < 1/10 of that :)</p>
<p>The entree will be ‘Pigskin in a Blanket.’</p>