Essay/ actually visiting

<p>I'm trying to tackle some of these "Why X....?" prompts,
but I haven't actually been to most of these schools. Its just not possible for my family.</p>

<p>All I know about these schools is from research and pictures/videos.</p>

<p>In my essays, can i still say, "the second i walked onto campus... blahbalhbabh"
?</p>