Why should I attend a Summer Visit Day?

Summer is a time for relaxation and enjoyment but also a time of planning for the future. One of the best ways to prepare for the important college selection is through campus tours. As such, I highly recommend visiting over the summer for a multitude of reasons.
 

Gorgeous Campus

Augustana puts a lot of effort into creating a welcoming environment, starting with the campus itself. I’ve seen the grounds crew working hard through the summer, and the metaphorical fruits of their labor are noticed instantly. Thus, a summer tour around the campus could even be classified as a nature walk. Not only will you learn about Augustana and know if it’s a right fit for you, but it will also be a welcome break from the more stressful aspects of life. In fact, the National Park Service reports that nature walks can help with self-esteem and relaxation and reduce anxiety and depression. Personally, I often find that walking through just about any part of campus can help me relax and clear my mind.

Immediate Information

Not only is summer a beautiful time, but it’s also an earlier time. Suppose you are a rising junior or, especially, a rising senior. In that case, better understanding potential colleges now instead of during the school year will be a massive help. Many peers I know, myself included, had a tough time deciding on what college to attend, and getting the personable tour earlier helped a lot when navigating the rest of the college information.

Convenient Time

Finally, the summer is much more convenient. Taking a day off of a summer job will be much easier than a day out of school. At least then, you don’t have to make up any schoolwork. Especially if you have a longer drive to get here, doing so while you are off from school will be much easier than otherwise.

College tours can be invaluable experiences for better understanding the place where you’ll be spending the next four years studying and making sure you do them at the right time can be just as important. I highly recommend signing up for a summer tour of Augustana College to get information sooner and when it's convenient while taking in our gorgeous campus!