<p>I tend to be more like NSM (not minding if the student is jotting a few notes) but I can understand Cindy if all the kid is doing is wearing out a pen! That WOULD be distracting for sure!</p>
<p>Personally, I jot down discreet notes along the way (e.g. Junior trip to Egypt or into Latin or injured playing JV Basketball, etc.) to keep things fresh in my mind.</p>
<p>As for questions, go over to the Parents forum and search for good questions asked at campus tours. Some are really good. I recall:</p>
<p>1) what cultural activities are available?
2) do people stay on campus or disperse on weekends?
3) how easy does the school make studying abroad?
4) is the social scene dominated by a Greek system?</p>