College Visit #2

College visit #2 was to the University of South Dakota in Vermillion.  

 We left early on a Saturday morning because registration for the day was at 8:30.  Cara checked in with her admissions representative and then was met by the coyote mascot.  I couldn't let this photo opportunity pass.  I asked the coyote if I could take his photo with my daughter and got a head nod.  Then we ate breakfast and looked over the itinerary for the day.  There were a couple other students from Norfolk Catholic visiting that day also.

 First up was our welcome and first session at the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building.  There was a welcome by an admissions representative and then one of the Deans of Science talked about the various science majors available to students. Cara and Emma are both looking into science majors, so, our itineraries were similar.

 After the session, Cara checked out the tables by major in the lobby.  Cara talked to a professor about Social Work, a student about Addiction and Prevention and a professor regarding Medical Lab.  Cara is still deciding on a major, but these are leading the pack.  The Social Work professor invited Cara to come on a Tuesday or Thursday and sit in on some classes.  Addiction and Prevention in drugs/alcohol is offered as a major at USD.  Very few colleges offer this as a major and this area of study is growing rapidly.

 Then we were off to tour the dorms.  First, we toured a dorm that most freshmen live in and then we toured an apartment style dorm for upper classmen.  Students are required to live on campus for the first two years at USD.

 After touring the dorms, we checked out tables set up for activities and organizations on campus such as: sororities, honor classes, international travel, etc.  Then we had lunch and discussed our day. This campus is small and very pretty.  

Cara has applied to USD, but has not heard back if she has been accepted yet. She has some big decisions to make in the next few months, such as, what to major in and where to attend college.  Which college is the best fit?

Take care,
Michelle