Introduction
This blog post will interview Kasey Chinn, an
undergraduate student attending the University of Texas at Dallas, about her thoughts
on her Arboretum experience after buying a discount ticket from the Comet
Center.
Questions
“What did you think about the cost
to visit The Arboretum with your UTD student discount?”
Kasey: “The discount was not enough
to make a huge difference between the student price and the regular
adult price. However, it was nice to be able to save any amount of money so I
was grateful we were able to take advantage of the discount and experience
The Arboretum at a fairly reasonable price.”
“How would you describe your Dallas Arboretum experience?”
Kasey: “It was an overall pleasant
experience in that it was nice change of environment from the usual on-campus
scene. The grounds were well-kept, and most of the plants looked like they
were taken care of and healthy. It was nice to see the variety and enjoy
the relaxed environment, as well as see that the Fall theme was
present in many places. There were attractive features for all ages, such as a
pumpkin house for children to play in or the other areas for adults to
take pictures.”
“When you walked into the Arboretum,
what was the first thing you noticed?”
Kasey: “I noticed the sidewalk and
the way it was lined with hundreds of pumpkins. The whole environment was very
much about nature, even down to the ticket booths that appeared to be carved
into rock.”
“What did you think of the Arboretum’s Fall theme, which included pumpkins, a pumpkin house, teepees, etc.?”
Kasey: “The Fall theme was festive
and appropriate for the time of year and I enjoyed the decorations. It made me
think that if I were to return to The Arboretum it wouldn't be just the same
experience, but I could enjoy it again.”
Kasey Chinn viewed her Arboretum experience
as only slightly cost efficient, overall enjoyable, thorough in the Fall theme,
and a place that could be visited again.
