Choosing the right college is at the top of the list for one of life’s biggest decisions.
If you’re a soon-to-be college student, or the parent of a soon-to-be college student, exploring a college campus in person can help you determine if a school is the right fit.
That’s where VOY Black Car Service steps in. We can arrange for one of our professional chauffeurs to navigate the roads between colleges and universities on your list allowing you and your student to focus not only on the campus itself, but the town and community surrounding the campus.
Do you live out of state? Have your student fly from their hometown into Charlotte Douglas Airport, and our experienced drivers will be there to greet them and safely get them to the colleges around North Carolina.
It’s important to take a self-guided tour, where you check out places that a normal guide may not show you and encounter people you otherwise would not have met.
Here are 21 places on a college campus that applicants should consider exploring:
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Facilities associated with your desired major
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Places where students pursue hobbies
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A student union or student center
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A college dining hall
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Religious and cultural institutions
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The career center
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Fraternity and sorority houses
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The neighborhood, town or city surrounding the campus
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Unique parts of the campus
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Bulletin boards across the college campus
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Lecture halls and classrooms
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Libraries
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Student health facilities, including counseling centers
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Collaborative workspaces and hubs for hands-on learning
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Campus or municipal police department
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Stadiums and gyms
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Student housing options
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College offices that provide logistical assistance
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Outdoor spaces
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Transportation amenities
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School-affiliated publishers and bookstores
US News & World Report has compiled a list of “2022 Best Colleges in North Carolina”.
Check it out here https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/nc?_sort=rank&_sortDirection=asc&_page=2
With Charlotte having 9 colleges itself and a total of 30 colleges within 50 miles of Charlotte it makes for an excellent starting point in your search. Charlotte is in central North Carolina making every college easily accessible and within short driving distance.