I applied for one PhD program in Auburn, Alabama, so I took a trip last weekend to visit. It was a nice little town. They let me stay in the Auburn Hotel which was really nice, but not as nice as the engineering building.
As you walk in the entrance of the engineering building, you are greeted by marble walls, paintings, floor to ceiling windows complimented with luxurious curtains, tables decorated with flower arrangements, fancy rugs, and a grand staircase. Unfortunately, when I went back to take pictures, the building was locked, so I only took pictures of the outside, but even that is pretty nice to look at. I'm sure it's much nicer in spring and summer when the grass is green and the trees are full. Still, outside there are multiple courtyards, arched walkways, and seating areas. Just behind the two courtyards are two buildings under construction. I believe that these will also be a part of the engineering complex when completed.
I found this lake and building while on a bike ride around town. I liked the way the building reflected onto the pond, so I took a picture.
I was very impressed with how religiously minded people in this town were. I saw many churches while I was there, and the students and professors were very open about religion. I noticed that several shops were closed on Sunday, including Chic-fil-A.
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My bike fits perfectly in the back seat of my car. I much prefer biking to walking or jogging, so I like to bring it to places I want to explore, like college campuses.
Cool, I didn't know you were thinking about getting a PhD, looks like a pretty campus. I definitely think the same way with the bike, you can cover so much more ground with one of those fancy machines!
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