Any tips for revisits?

[insaneinthemembrane]

So I'm going for my first revisit next week. My PI has suggested I use this time to talk to faculty I'm interested in rotating with and making sure I get a great feel for the university. I wanted to know if this will be much more different than the interview weekend in terms of pressure. I know I'm already in but should I still be on interview mode or is it ok to be a bit more relaxed? 

[Eigen]

I'm assuming by revisit, you mean a second visit in the same year post- interview and post-acceptance?

 

The tone will definitely change. You don't want to relax too much, but you should assume that they are now trying to court you, rather than you courting them.

[insaneinthemembrane]

I'm assuming by revisit, you mean a second visit in the same year post- interview and post-acceptance?

 

The tone will definitely change. You don't want to relax too much, but you should assume that they are now trying to court you, rather than you courting them.

 

Yes, thats what I meant. I'm already accepted and it's one of my top choices. By relaxed I mean am I allowed to be a bit more myself and not be worried about them rescinding the offer?

[Eigen]

It's very rare for a school to rescind an offer, and you'd have to do something like sexually harass one of the current students or faculty members to get there. 

 

Personally, I'm a fan of suggesting that people be themselves at any school visit. It's not like you're not going to be yourself for the next 5-8 years you're working with the people you'll meet at the school!