<p>I'm planning on visiting Yale this Tuesday and I was wondering if there was anything in particular people feel is worth seeing after going through the regular Admissions tour and everything. Is it possible to enter one of the residential colleges to eat lunch there to see what the food is like and which residential colleges would you suggest? I also heard there was a nice little pizza place called Pepe's Pizza down the street worth visiting. This is basically going to be my first college visit so any information would be welcome.</p>
<p>Pepe's is a pretty far away, but Naples on Wall Street (turn right off of College) is fantastic pizza that is right in the thick of things. The tours aren't taking you inside Sterling Memorial Library this year because of the construction going on in the Cross-Campus library. However, SML is still open to the public. You absolutely must go in. It was designed as a secular "cathedral of knowledge" and it's gorgeous.</p>
<p>It costs money for visiting students to eat at a dining hall, but certainly not to look - check out Berkeley College or Davenport College's dining hall if you get the chance.</p>
<p>Also, and this is maybe the most important thing - talk to the people! Ask the students if they're happy there, how they like it, etc. Don't feel embarrassed about it - if a bunch of them act huffy or rude, then you've got as good an anecdotal idea as you can get about the student body.</p>
<p>Hope you enjoy Yale!</p>
<p>Yours,
DMW</p>
<p>The residential colleges require a keycard to get in. If you want to check one out, just hang outside the gate and someone will let you into the courtyard. You also need a keycard to get in the doors inside the residential college. If someone lets you in the front gate, ask them where the common room and dining hall are and if they'll let you in. If you say you're visiting and thinking about applying, they'll be happy to do so.</p>
<p>The admissions office should have a list of classes so you can see if there's one you want to sit in on.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help. If I wanted to sit in on a class would I need to register ahead of time or could I schedule that when I arrived at the Admissions Office.</p>
<p>It's easiest to attend a lecture class where you just show up and take a seat. Even if it's a small lecture with a handful of students, don't feel silly. Everyone knows people are making college decisions this time of year and won't think twice. Again, someone at the admissions office should be able to guide you to a class that interests you. </p>
<p>One thought--come early in the day b/c most of the classes are before noon.</p>