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<p>We recently did a state school that opened with the band and baton girls and the football cheer. Well, son just about walked out.</p>
<p>So, can you recommend a visit day where we won’t get this type of reception?</p>
<p>Also, you mention a bus. Is the campus that big that you can’t do a walking tour? Or is the bus available so you can see more of the campus? If the latter is true, like that idea. I know we have missed many parts of even smaller campuses, just because not enough to walk the whole campus and see all the buildings.</p>
<p>Thanks again for this great post. Good advice to take for any visit. <<<<</p>
<p>UA University Days “might” have such a reception (haven’t been to one so I don’t know if those have a “rah rah” atmosphere)…so, if your child wants to avoid the possibility of that kind of reception, I would book a tour on any “regular day.” Regular day tours don’t have any “rah rah” atmosphere. </p>
<p>On “regular days,” you show up at the Student Services Center (we find it easiest just to park in the parking structure which is north (across the street) of the building. Once you’ve “checked in” at Student Services, you’ll hear a mini-talk, start the bus tour, and then do the walking tour. No “rah rah” at all. LOL</p>
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<p>Son’s best friend did a summer camp at UA and fell in love with the place. If son gets a favorable visit, he might be more open to it now. Opened his eyes to another school that he initially ruled out because of a sports atmosphere.</p>
<p>Anyway, mom and dad would really be happy if he would give UA, Auburn or Miss State a chance, as all three a very generous to Louisiana kids that are NMSF. Trouble is, they’re all SEC schools, and therefore, big sports schools, not son’s cup of tea. <<<<</p>
<p>Not sure what you’re asking about Shelby…can you restate? Thanks :)</p>
<p>My DS1 was not into the football AT ALL when he first went to UA…but I must say, it can be contagious…(not mandatory to be at UA, but even some who aren’t into sports do “catch” the fever…LOL) My DS was NOT the type to wear the spirit shirts or anything like that…but, he began to WANT to…LOL DS1 is now very proud that the school gets such great sports recognition (as well as the academics…(I’ve got to post more about that…)</p>