如何“有效”访校？School Visit的建议与提问汇总

大学访校是学校调研的重要组成部分，它们可以帮助您决定是否申请或就读某一学校。

在参观大学时，您将有机会与各种各样的人互动：学生志愿者导游、招生办和经济援助工作人员、大学顾问、教授和在校学生等。

您不仅可以向他们询问有关大学的问题，还可以深入了解学生的生活、俱乐部和校园文化、课程量等。

本文为您整理了一些访校时可以问的问题，以作参考。

向不同的人问相同的问题

作为佐治亚理工学院大学（Georgia Tech）的招生办主任，里克·克拉克（Rick Clark）鼓励学生们在参观大学期间向不同的人群提出相同的问题。

“在与学生、领队、教授和校友交谈时，尽管是一样的问题，你却会得到不同的答案。这对你了解大学来说，无疑是一件好事”，他在博客中写道。

以下是4个克拉克强烈建议学生们提出的问题：

1. 这个校园与其他的有何不同？(What makes this campus different than others?)

“试着让校园内的人们描述一下这所大学的独特之处。如果你发现他们的答案有共通点，那么你可能已经找到了学校的真实特点”，克拉克的博客中写道。

“如果你发现回答有着巨大的差异，那么说明该大学可能具有极大的潜力。但如果你发现没人能说出该学校的特点，那么这里的社区氛围，一定存在某些问题。”

2. 您希望能够提前掌握这所大学的哪些信息？（What do you wish you would have known about this college before coming here?）

您听到的这个问题的回答大多是正面评价吗？比如每个人都多么友善，或者校园里有很棒的事情可以做。或者您听到的大多是负面的事情，例如该地区的生活成本有多高，或者很难进入所需的课程？

3. 这所大学为你成功的将来提供了哪些帮助？(What has this college provided you to set you up for success and fulfillment in the future?)

您是否了解到学校有哪些小众和个性化的专业领域、丰富的社交资源、参与突破性研究的机会或您想要获得的技能和知识？

4. 校园里最令人兴奋的事情是什么？（What is the most exciting thing happening on campus）

您听到的这些答案让您也同样激动吗？还是您毫不关心？

其他45个访校时值得一提的问题

当你初次拜访一个校园时，你可能会因为兴奋以及面对大量的新信息，而感到不知所措。所以，在访校前提前准备好一个问题清单可以帮助你保持注意力集中，并更合理的利用好时间。

以下问题仅供参考，具体还请根据您自身的情况进行调整。

学术与学习氛围（Academics and Learning Environment）

· How easy is it to interact with professors and/or teaching assistants?

· Is there a required general education curriculum and what does it involve?

· When do I have to declare my major?

· What is the process for changing majors?

· Is there an honors program and what is the application process?

· Do students find it difficult to balance their studies with their social life?

· How often can (or do) students meet with an academic advisor? Is the student assigned to the same advisor for all four years?

· What is the largest/smallest class size freshmen and sophomores will have?

· What tutoring and other academic support is available?

· If relevant, ask about support services for students with learning differences or disabilities.

· What study abroad options are available?

提示：如果您已经明确自己的专业，并有机会与该专业的在读生交谈的话，还可以尝试问以下几个更具体的问题。

· Which professors should I take classes with, or avoid?

·What is a good balance of classes for my first semester/quarter?

· How expensive are books for this major, typically?

· Can I study abroad with this major?

校区和环境（Campus and Community）

· What do students do to socialize on campus?

· What's the nearest town like?

· How long does it take to get around campus on foot (i.e., from the dorms to the library, classes, and dining hall)?

· What transportation options are available to get around and off campus?

· Are students allowed to have cars? Is there parking on campus? Do I need a parking pass?

· Where do students spend their time when not in class?

· How many students typically stay on campus over the weekend?

· What’s your favorite spot to hang-out on campus?

提示：在访校过程中，请尽可能的多观察，多获取信息。这些信息都可以用在将来的学校列表和对比中，帮助你理清该大学的利弊。

住宿和宿舍（Housing and Dorms）

· What are the options for on-campus and off-campus housing?

· How are roommates determined? If I don’t like my roommate, will I able be able to change?

· Is housing guaranteed all four years?

· How is the dining hall food? Does it offer a variety of food as well as options for people on special diets?

· Besides the dining hall(s), what other food options are there on campus, and which ones are included in the meal plan?

· When is the dining hall open and accessible to students?

· What is the “best” dorm in terms of facilities, community, and proximity to classes?

提示：除了参观宿舍楼以外，别忘了观察一下周边的同学和工作人员。他们是否友好？是否让你感到受欢迎？

活动（Activities）

· What are some fun things to do around town? Movie theaters? Concert venues? Shopping? Outdoor activities?

· What extracurricular activities are offered on campus?

· What are the most popular clubs or activities?

· Are student clubs and activities selective or open to anyone?

· If you have a specific interest, say student government or intramural sports, ask about specific clubs and organizations related to that interest.

提示：尽管学术是你考量一所大学的基础，但课外活动以及社交生活也是不可或缺的因素。

学生服务、安全以及支持（Student Services, Safety and Support）

· What does the college do to help freshmen adjust and meet people?

· What student safety precautions are in place?

· What has been the biggest safety issue on campus and how did the college deal with it?

· What student health facilities are available? How can students access them?

· What does the college do to help students find part-time work?

· What career counseling or internship-finding services are available?

· What does the college do to help students find jobs in their field after they graduate?

· What support is available for students applying to graduate school, medical or law school, or other professional programs?

总结

最后，请尽可能避免问一些可以在学校官网或网上找到的信息，提前考虑和准备在大学访校时要问的问题是一个明智计划。

但您也可以随时提出这些问题，比如通过邮件与大学招生代表询问，或在与校友面谈、教授联系时。您提出的问题越多，所获取的信息也就越多，也可以帮助您找到更可能适合您的大学。

祝同学们在访校中都能有所收获！