<p>I am a junior and really interested in marist for psych.
Am planning to visit in june and was wondering if I would still be able to get a good feel for it even though classes aren't in session and people aren't really on campus and such. If I like it I will go visit again during the school year so I can see it in action.
What do you guys think?
Is the campus usually lively during the school semesters?</p>
<p>Well, there’s nothing like getting a feel for a school while campus is in session; it’s just not the same feel during the summer. But for those wanting to go out-of-state, summer is usually the best time to go on visits.</p>
<p>We first visited in summer of my sons HS Jr. year and did the tour, info session (which is very helpful, I feel it was the most informative one we attended) and hung around campus some, its a very laid-back feel in the summer without a full campus of students. Of course we went down by the river too. I think it set the tone for our “feel” of the campus, and when we returned with a full campus, it just cemented it. It is definitely worth the summer visit, and follow up with a “in-session” visit. Just keep in mind most colleges (and Marist is included in this) do their major renovations, additions, and work during the summer so sometimes that can be off-putting, but it is usually completed at school start or shortly thereafter and then is just a memory of the construction. I know Marist is undertaking a major project this summer, they are building a underpass under rte9 for the students to access for crossing rte 9 to the upper housing, and stores, restaurants across the street. So much safer and will be a nice addition come Fall '11. Good Luck!
My son will be a soph in the fall, and loves it.</p>