Campus tour
Meaning: A guided walking tour of a college campus for prospective students and their families.
The campus tour is the first impression that can make or break a college decision. A backward-walking tour guide leads prospective students and their parents through the prettiest parts of campus, pointing out the library, the gym, and the dining hall while sharing fun facts and rehearsed jokes. 'The campus tour sold me' means the visit convinced you to apply. Tour guides are selected for their enthusiasm and ability to walk backward without falling. Every family has taken at least one campus tour.
Examples
- The campus tour guide was so enthusiastic I wanted to enroll on the spot. 校园导览的向导太热情了,我当场就想报名入学。El guía de la visita al campus era tan entusiasta que quise matricularme en el acto.キャンパスツアーのガイドがとても熱心で、その場で入学したくなった。캠퍼스 투어 가이드가 너무 열정적이어서 그 자리에서 바로 입학하고 싶었다.
- We did six campus tours in three days and they all blur together. 我们三天里参加了六场校园导览,全都混在一起了。Hicimos seis visitas a campus en tres días y al final se me mezclaron todas.3日間で6校のキャンパスツアーに行ったら、全部ごちゃ混ぜになった。3일 동안 6개 학교의 캠퍼스 투어를 했더니 다 뒤섞여 버렸다.
- The campus tour convinced my parents even more than it convinced me. 校园导览对我父母的打动比对我还大。La visita al campus convenció a mis padres incluso más que a mí.キャンパスツアーは私以上に両親の心を掴んだ。캠퍼스 투어는 나보다 부모님의 마음을 더 사로잡았다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: college admissions, family, decisions
Tone: informative, exciting
✓ Do Say
- How was the campus tour?校园导览怎么样?¿Qué tal la visita al campus?キャンパスツアーどうだった?캠퍼스 투어 어땠어?
- The campus tour was impressive.校园导览很赞。La visita al campus fue impresionante.キャンパスツアーは印象的だった。캠퍼스 투어 인상적이었어.
✗ Don't Say
- Tours show the best version of campus — also talk to current students.导览展示的是校园最好的一面——也要跟在校生聊聊。Las visitas muestran la mejor versión del campus — habla también con estudiantes actuales.ツアーはキャンパスの最良の姿を見せる。在校生にも話を聞こう。투어는 캠퍼스의 가장 좋은 모습만 보여준다 — 재학생들에게도 직접 이야기를 들어봐야 한다.
Origin & History
Campus tours became standard recruitment tools as college admissions became more competitive in the mid-20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: 1960s–present
Generation: All generations
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: All regions
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