Suggestions for 24-hour College Visit

[shadowfax]

Originally Posted by RogersParkTransplant

I see our students on the bus all the time. Again, they all ride the bus for free with their ID cards -- it's a tremendous resource, especially for the ones who live off campus and/or work part time jobs.

So much so that when the fall term begins there are guides that take groups of freshmen on the busses to show them where things are ad how to get where thy want to go.

[sky329]

Originally Posted by ferraris

Carson Street isn't what it used to be in regards to night life, but that won't matter much to undergraduates who can't legally go bar hopping anyway.

Carson still has plenty of things that will attract the 18-20 demographic. Cheap restaurants, comic/music/movie/game/clothing shops, a video game cafe, a movie theater, an escape room, several coffee shops, and a couple hookah bars.

def isn't but def making a comeback.. new club (scenario), pizza shop (pizza fire), and a spin gym (6ycle).. things seem to be on the upswing

[ferraris]

Originally Posted by shadowfax

Quite a few students do buss over to Squirrel Hill and down to the waterfront for shopping and eating out. The Forbes and Murray area is worth taking a little time explore.

We went to the waterfront all the time as undergrads. I was hesitant to mention it since I didn't know how bus route changes and the presence of the East Liberty Target had changed that, though.

[lemonstar]

I want to say thanks again to everyone who helped with information and let you all know we had a very nice visit. We covered a lot of territory - saw the beautiful nighttime view of downtown from the aptly-named Grandview Ave, checked out Carson Street and Oakland at night (we ended up getting some good vegan Thai food near campus), walked around Shadyside, and took a run along the river downtown. We spent a half-day on campus and in Oakland. The Cathedral of Learning is really incredible and the views from the higher floors are great for seeing the campus and getting the lay of the land.


We made it out to B52 in Lawrenceville for breakfast - very cute area and great vegan food there! We checked out the pretty cemetery, too. We also checked out CCAC.


Overall, we thought the city and the campus were very appealing. I wish we had more time!! It is definitely staying on the "list" and it is likely that he will do an overnight visit once all of his options become a little clearer.

[svband76]

Originally Posted by lemonstar

I want to say thanks again to everyone who helped with information and let you all know we had a very nice visit. We covered a lot of territory - saw the beautiful nighttime view of downtown from the aptly-named Grandview Ave, checked out Carson Street and Oakland at night (we ended up getting some good vegan Thai food near campus), walked around Shadyside, and took a run along the river downtown. We spent a half-day on campus and in Oakland. The Cathedral of Learning is really incredible and the views from the higher floors are great for seeing the campus and getting the lay of the land.


We made it out to B52 in Lawrenceville for breakfast - very cute area and great vegan food there! We checked out the pretty cemetery, too. We also checked out CCAC.


Overall, we thought the city and the campus were very appealing. I wish we had more time!! It is definitely staying on the "list" and it is likely that he will do an overnight visit once all of his options become a little clearer.

Even got a run in as well? Ha sounds like a full schedule. Forgot but yeah that cemetery in Lawrenceville is a wonderland.