Danielle C Marshall

The College Visit Journal: Campus Visits Demystified is a thought-provoking book that connects with people from all walks of life. My inclusive approach encourages students to use all five senses on their campus visit, as well as, leverage their soft skills to determine which college is the best fit. I was inspired to create this book in the days and weeks following the Operation Varisty Blues Scandal.

As a marketing and communications professional, I never thought I'd be writing a book, nonetheless, on a topic about higher education. My first campus visit experience was when my sister, who is two years older, began her college search. I had to attend each visit because we made family road trips out of it. This time, in particular, it was to visit east coast schools - from Miami to Raleigh, North Carolina.

I tuned out much of process because I wasn't able to fully realize that I would repeat the same process in the coming years. Two years later, when it was my turn, I felt indifferent about the "perfect college." I didn't know where I wanted to go, or what to study. I was waiting to feel the magic just as my sister had with North Carolina at Chapel Hill - she visited and knew it was where she wanted to be. For me, the magic never came.

I attended Texas Christian University because I was drawn to its small classes and decent proximity to home (far enough, but not too far from my hometown of Houston). I don't remember my campus visit, but I remember the beautifully manicured campus and decided it fit my needs! I didn't have a resource, reference material or guide like The College Visit Journal: Campus Visits Demystified, so I hope that people will find this book helpful!

I enjoy traveling, reading and spending time with family.

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