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Released: September 08, 2011
Virtual campus tours give insider’s view
Source: Bridget Carey, Miami Herald (L.A.Times) (Free Registration)
When college students begin classes this month, some arrive after getting their acceptance notices on Facebook. Others are using smartphone applications to find out which parking spots are available. And others show up after taking walking tours of their campuses — without ever leaving their homes. Universities are turning to new media, like interactive videos and smartphone apps, to keep competitive and attract students. For example, take Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla., where students use a Facebook app to browse available housing, pay room deposits and register for orientation. They will even be notified on Facebook when they are accepted into the school before formal letters arrive by regular mail. With one click, students can instantly share the big news to their network of friends.Read Full Article: Virtual campus tours give insider’s view
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