Onward to Virginia!
Next stop, Virginia! I just got back from a 5-day- 5-school trip into Virginia, with a side trip to Chicago. Virginia to Illinois is no easy trip, but that is the life of the Admissions Officer. Getting from school to school in states that dont share the same borders let alone time zones. It was a familiar trip through Virginia, but a new stop off in Chicago. I've never been there before, and it was a great trip. I got to see a new city, and strike another state off of my "List of States to Visit" I'm currently up to 30, only 20 more states to go! I figure I'll get to most of them with this job.
For all of your non-east coast students, if you ever get the chance to go through Virginia, make the trip. You can quickly go from the urban centers of DC and Richmond to the middle of the Blue Ridge mountains in a short amount of time. Try hiking up the Appalachian Trail, or ride along Skyline Drive that cuts across the Shenandoah Valley. If you're a history person it's probably one of the best states to visit. 8 Presidents were born there, including 4 out of the first 5 presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe if you were wondering), and dont forget about half the Civil War battlefields and historic sites.
I'll be making this a quick blog today, just finished up with Open House. Thanks to all of you visiting students who stopped by today, and for the current students and faculty for participating, giving tours, and answering questions!
Keeping you up-to-date on the travels
-Chris
p.s. GOOOOO PHILLIES!