☛ Where do most students live?

☛ Can you make ends meet on your stipend?

☛ Do people socialize within the department? How?

☛ What do people do for fun?

☛ Do the faculty get along?

☛ What do you like the most about the faculty member (with whom you want to work)?

☛ What do you like the least about the faculty member (with whom you want to work)?

☛ Is the faculty member liked and respected within the department? If not, why?

☛ Is the faculty member a good advisor?

☛ Is the faculty member available when you need help?

☛ Is the faculty member willing to assist you or is the person completely hands-off?

☛ Is there a central person within the department (office) that tackles or has the answers to the millions of questions, paperwork, and minor problems that pop up?

☛ How is the morale among students within the department?

☛ Do you like living in the town/city/area?