On this chilly day, people from all over came to U of L’s campus to enjoy a warm meal in the Red Barn while having questions answered by U of L students, taking campus tours, and meeting with the faculty and staff.
U of L kicked off its campus preview day by opening its doors to the public and allowing visiting high school students and the community to get a taste of what college life is really about.
“The best way for students to get a feel for what U of L is all about is to get them on campus” said Megan Adams, an admissions counselor. This quote proved to be true as hundreds of students, parents, family members, and friends rushed to see what the school had to offer.
From 10 a.m to 4 p.m, U of L’s played host to tour groups and question and answer sessions happening all throughout campus. In the Red Barn, prospective students and their families gathered and heard the testimonies from students involved in a number of campus organizations and committees.
According to some of the parents and families of some of the incoming U of L students, the main thing they found most helpful was the information fair held in the SAC.
“The informational fair showed us new, exciting things that we did not know the school had to offer,” said a visiting family from Indiana.
The primary function of the fair was to have members from all academic departments and schools host workshops in which people could come hear a little bit about what the school or department had to offer, tips on how to apply for scholarships, and learn ways to get involved at U of L.
“I thought the event went smoothly and efficiently, while adequately informing prospective students about the University of Louisville.” said Taylor Smith, of the Aviators diversity recruitment program.
