By Molly Lynch and Ava Grippo – News Editors

A group of Law juniors travelled to the University of Rhode Island for a college tour on April 15.

The tour included 40 juniors and four school counselors. The trip was an informative and immersive experience that allowed students to see what being on a college campus looks and feels like. 

Over the course of the trip, the students walked around campus, seeing spots like the gym and library, along with getting an idea of what the dorms look like.  At the end of the trip, students got the chance to eat at the dining hall. 

“Our tour guide was very thorough with his tips for school, information about each building, how dorms are secured, and different resources across campus,” School Counselor Mrs. Fowler said.  

School Counselor Mrs. Scarpa shares how informative the tour was and how the admissions officers impacted the overall experience.

“I thought that the Info session at the beginning was really informative, and the admissions officer also added humor, which made it more engaging,” Scarpa said. 

Junior Cara Mikoliczky attended the trip and found it enjoyable.

“It was a great experience being able to explore an out-of-state campus and learning about all of the interesting majors and things to study,” Mikoliczky said. 

College tours are a great way for students to get a feel for the campus and what it would be like to attend. 

Junior Jocelyn Dimes felt like the trip was beneficial and showed what it is like to attend a big campus in a coastal area. 

“The trip impacted my college decision process because it showed me what it’s like to go to school on a big campus, especially one like URI, where it is by the beach and all the activities on campus,” Dimes said.

Overall, the URI trip for juniors was a successful experience for all who attended. 

Fowler shared the importance of the trip and what she hopes students took away from the URI tour. 

“I hope that students saw the importance of getting on a college campus and exploring,” Fowler said. “Now more than ever, colleges are considering demonstrated interest as an important factor for acceptance.”