Second look weekends: who are you bringing?

[RookTookIt]

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Significant others? Parents? Siblings? Nobody?

I'm gearing up for a couple of second looks and was surprised when they asked me how many guests I was bringing. Before that, I was planning to go alone, because it sounds pretty boring for anybody not planning to attend. Are there any reasons that I'm overlooking? Would it be helpful to bring someone?

 

[235788]

Alone.

 

[StoicJosher]

If you have an SO/family that is moving with you, it might be wise to bring them along to check out the neighborhoods, apartments, housing facilities, recreational facilities etc. Otherwise, I don't see any reason to bring anyone to second visit.

 

[NatrixCaelicola]

Alone here. I'm thinking that significant other is the only guest that makes sense...

 

[thlaxer]

Alone as well.

Also: is anyone else planning to give their student host a gift of some sort for hosting them? Not really sure what to get.

 

[zwitterion34]

If you have an SO/family that is moving with you, it might be wise to bring them along to check out the neighborhoods, apartments, housing facilities, recreational facilities etc. Otherwise, I don't see any reason to bring anyone to second visit.

I think that is a valid point.

Also, I just noticed the 3D aspect of your avatar. 😎

 

[Schizotypy]

I'm bringing my boyfriend, who will be moving out there with me. I can't imagine anyone other than an SO being worthwhile to bring.

 

[NickNaylor]

I can't believe people would actually bring their parents to something like this. Reminds me of the revelation that top-notch finance firms now hold recruiting sessions for the parents of the people they're trying to recruit.

I went alone, but if you're married/in a serious relationship and have someone that will be moving with you it'd be totally acceptable. I just wouldn't bring them to all of the events of the weekend.

 

[DVolle]

Alone.

Forever.