http://southwestraleigh.com/2011/10/what-are-the-needs-of-hillsborough-street-visitors/

Quote :

"In a recent survey it was discovered that 60% of the students who turn down acceptance letters to NC State list the poor condition of Hillsborough Street as one of the reasons. It’s common to hear people make comments about Hillsborough Street and how it could be better. This is especially true around the NC State campus. Hillsborough Street is commonly referred to as run-down, uninteresting, not aesthetically pleasing, etc. The recent improvements to the east end of the street have been a step in the right direction. We need your help to continue these improvements. If you are concerned with the image and success of this area, as well as our university, please take a few minutes to provide your feedback. We would like to know what you think Hillsborough Street needs moving forward to transform and improve its appearance and success. Please participate in the following survey."

Here is the survey: http://ncsu.qualtrics.com//SE/?SID=SV_6PS2dbaCC13dJoU

10/31/2011 12:26:17 PM

Done.

10/31/2011 12:32:40 PM

pass it on to your friends and family that live in Raleigh

I know they need people that aren't students and alumni

10/31/2011 12:36:18 PM

Quote :

"The type of in-and-out dining establishment I would most like to see on Hillsborough Street would be something similar to (select one only):"

Other (please specify)

COOK-OUT


[Edited on October 31, 2011 at 1:44 PM. Reason : 100x Ø]

10/31/2011 1:43:36 PM

Done.

10/31/2011 1:48:38 PM

Goddamn 60% are choosing their school based on a street? I hope they also chose answers like, "The other school gave me more scholarships," or "The other school had a stronger program in what I want to study."

10/31/2011 1:58:48 PM

Quote :

"60% of the students who turn down acceptance letters to NC State list the poor condition of Hillsborough Street"

Wow. Now there's a reason to turn down a college. You've got a good engineering school there... wait, hold up. No thanks. Hillsborough St sucks.

10/31/2011 1:59:00 PM

LIST

AS ONE OF THE REASONS

holy shit, reading comprehension

10/31/2011 2:09:44 PM

I think it's like listing "your house is a mess" in a breakup letter.

10/31/2011 2:10:50 PM

^^

Quote :

"I hope they also chose answers like, "The other school gave me more scholarships," or "The other school had a stronger program in what I want to study." "

You know goddamn well there was at least one person on that survey that chose, "Hillsborough St sucks" and "Not enough titties."

10/31/2011 2:13:24 PM

"Not enough cupcake shops"

10/31/2011 2:14:37 PM

I could see 60 percent of people agreeing with that enough to check it off given a list of options, but if it's an open-ended question and 60 percent of people say that coincidentally, that's extremely sad.

Quote :

"I think it's like listing "your house is a mess" in a breakup letter."

Seems to me like it's either adding insult to injury, or trying to soften the blow.

"It's not you, NCSU. It's Hillsborough Street."

10/31/2011 2:17:33 PM

Speaking of, I was driving through on Sunday and somewhere near Two Guys/Melvins was mid-demolition? I had the family in the car and it was kinda hectic so I didn't get to take a second look.

wherezat?

10/31/2011 2:20:16 PM

It's softening the blow. No girl has the heart to tell you that you're a safety.

If there was a box for "If I'm still unaccepted and you have a spot for me when we both turn 30 I'll go to State" they'd check it.

10/31/2011 2:22:01 PM

I know Two Guys went out of business so I'm guessing that's what you saw.

10/31/2011 2:22:44 PM

done - said moar cupcakes and deworming agent

(yes I'm kidding - I gave real feedback)

10/31/2011 3:17:38 PM