<p>DS has interviewed for Case here locally, we have not visited yet. Two classmates have visited and were very negwtive about the campus and the city. Based on presentation he was given, he is favorable.
Any input on the campus? the city of Cleveland?</p>
<p>Am visiting freshman son this weekend at Case. Visited campus 3 times during his senior year. He likes the campus size, not too large, managable on foot. Haven't really checked out Cleveland, but will do so this weekend, and post next week. </p>
<p>School is good fit for my S, but Case does get a lot of negative feedback for "nothing to do." Personally, college is what you make of it. You will find activities if you look. S has plenty of schoolwork, but is also involved in band and other EC's. </p>
<p>More next week!</p>
<p>Cleveland's a little slower and laid back compared to major Eastern cities and Chicago, but it's just as sophisticated from a cultural point of view. It definitely has a pulse and is much more alive than Detroit, which some people compare Cleveland with The area around CWRU -- known as University Circle -- is a beautiful park-like area that is home to a higher concentration of cultural institutions than any spot in the nation. It includes the nationally ranked Cleveland Orchestra and Museum of Art as well as the Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Institutes of Music and Art (2 separate colleges), and many more. Rapid transit (an above ground subway/metro) stops directly on campus and zips you downtown (which is growing into a lively loft/restaurant/club district) and the city's airport, on the far west side. Theres beautiful architecture and a number of quality old and new residential districts throughout the metro area, including University Circle, which was once the ritzy/wealthy area of town, declined, and is now making a strong comeback Most students are surprised and like Cleveland a lot its definitely one of Americas best kept urban secrets. </p>
<p>Upscale suburbs are just up the hill from campus such as Cleveland Heights and nationally respected Shaker Heights.</p>
<p>I'm from Cincinnati and most people there would ask "Why would you want to go to Cleveland?"</p>
<p>I've found Cleveland a great place to live. When you're in college (especially for those of us without cars), having a good and reliable public trasportation is key to being able to actually go out and enjoy the city (and get you to important places like Target and Wal-mart). I've found the public transportation to be very easy to use and worth the cost of the required pass. You can't beat the convenience of taking the Rapid from right on campus to the airport for getting home for breaks!
We get free admission to most of the museums, discount tickets to music performances (Last year I saw 2 big name musicians at solo benefit concerts for a total of less than $50 - regular ticket prices would have been close to $125), discounts to local playhouses, among other things. For the intellectual student who isn't into the typical college idea of fun, this is a great city to be in. From what I've heard, Cleveland is growing in ways to entertain the typical college student as well...The Flats seems to cater to the clubbing crowd quite well.
Another neat thing about Cleveland is that it is surrounded by a set of parks (the MetroParks). For someone like me who's not from a city, the chance to get away into a non-populous area for a while and recharge is great.</p>
<p>spikemom,</p>
<p>you should take a look at the travel websites and epinions.com, for 1st hand views/opinions of Cleveland by visitors and some locals. If you want to see what some areas look like try urbanohio.com, and click on PHOTOS, NE OHIO, CLEVELAND, NEIGHBORHOODS, UNIVERISTY CIRCLE... You can also go to SUBURBS, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS OR SHAKER HEIGHTS for nearby suburbs where many students live (mostly grad students), shop and hang out...
... hope that helps.</p>
<p>nice links quincy4
thank you!</p>
<p>Oddly enough I think sometimes Case students think there's "nothing to do off campus" because many things that are technically off campus and great establishments are taken for granted. For example, Severance Hall is where the Cleveland Orchestra plays and you walk past it every day and tickets are really cheap/ free but most students would never consider that an "off campus" thing. Kinda ironic, really.
Other things available on foot: Wade Oval museums (Natural History, Art Museum, Botanic Gardens, etc), Little Italy, Coventry (awesome shopping street). I also love the Rapid, the light rail, because it's a great way to get downtown and beyond quickly.</p>
<p>Back from Cleveland and weekend visit to S at Case. Campus was pretty quiet over weekend, even with an evening football game. Campus and Cleveland are easy to navigate w or w/o a car. Cleveland RTA available to anyplace a student could want to go. Sounds like RTA to airport for those important trips home is quick and easy.</p>
<p>As for things to do, museums at UCircle are many, plus the lakefront with RnR Hall of Fame and Science Museum are good family destinations when visiting.
Little Italy, just off campus, has plenty of restaurants of student pricing and parent pricing. </p>
<p>Of course, it does not matter what parents think of Case and Cleveland, it is what the student feels about the campus environment and surrounding community. Some Case students complain of nothing to do, while others are too busy to complain.</p>
<p>there's plenty to do here. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise. The problem, however, is finding time to do it. I'm a freshman with 17 credit hours, and I just can't find time to do much of anything (homework takes me longer than it should I guess).</p>
<p>Now as for the city. It's not very safe (you don't want to wander off campus after dark without many people). The high school graduation rate of the city is 30%. People here seem to have a problem with public transportation, but I personally enjoy it. You get to see and meet people of the city.</p>
<p>And I think the campus is beautiful (especially at night when they turn the lights on). Of course, it hasn't snowed yet.</p>
<p>They are also just opening up some beautiful new dorms. My son got the tour this summer and compared to the Boston and Maryland campuses we visited, he said they were great. Case is trying especially hard to grow into a more nationally recognized university. We went to a session in Philly where the president of the univeristy came and spoke to the prospective students...how many universities do that kind of recruiting?</p>
<p>The new dorms opened in August. They are built around the new athletic stadium. See:</p>
<p><a href="http://nrvcam.cwru.edu/view/view.shtml%5B/url%5D">http://nrvcam.cwru.edu/view/view.shtml</a></p>
<p>Oh yeah, there is a Starbucks inside too.</p>
<p>I have a question for any Case students here. . . . what do you think about off-campus housing in the Case area? I'd appreciate any specifics, such as good or bad street names, and what you think about the cost of housing. Any suggestions of good websites for apts.?</p>
<p>My D has just started a job in the Univ. Circle area and wants to rent some place nearby. Safety and cost are concerns.</p>