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First off, don't come to this university ifSuper BrilliantOther
First off, don't come to this university if you cannot handle reasonable pressure. Secondly, disregard every comment here that speaks of non-existent social life - yes, quite a few people at RIT are nerds, but that doesn't mean they can't party. Apparently some of them really can't party, or play too much WoW, hence all these negative comments.

To be honest, RIT does not have a beautiful campus. Most people dislike the fact that there are so many bricks. The education, however, is decent - it's not going to blow your mind, it's easy enough to get A grades, and you don't learn much in freshman year.

Also disregard comments about there being "not enough single females". If you aren't a whiny introvert, you know that it's really easy both to find single girls and to get girls with boyfriends to break up (risky, though).My advice would be to take it easy, handle coursework with care, and find a good bunch of friends right off the bat. Too many people here hit the road running and trip over little things like skipping classes, there are other nuances to college life but I'm sure you'll find those out yourself.

1st Year Male -- Class 2011
University Resource Use/ spending: A+, Campus Aesthetics: C+
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For me, RIT wasQuite BrightBiology
For me, RIT was too large. I felt like I was no more than a number there. The classes were large and individual attention is nearly impossible with some. I do not feel that it is worth what you pay for it.
1st Year Female -- Class 2010
Campus Maintenance: A, Education Quality: F
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As with any school, the time and effortQuite BrightIndustrial Operations Engineering
As with any school, the time and effort you put into your education is directly related with what comes out of it. At RIT, your hard work will be awarded with amazing job opportunties that rival any school. RIT has a very well respected within the corporate world and it shows when employers seek you out for awesome internship/co-op opportunities and full-time jobs.
3rd Year Male -- Class 2010
Education Quality: A+, Campus Aesthetics: B
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