StudentsReview :: The Rochester Institute of Technology - Comments and Student Experiences
-or-
Search for Schools by Region
 

or within distance of city

Similar Schools
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -- Troy, NY
Cornell University -- Ithaca, NY
George Washington University -- District of Columbia, DC


  Who's got the Best?

Perceptual Rankings:
You Make 'Em.
We Post 'Em.
You Vote 'Em Up.
You Vote 'Em Down.
Aww yeah.


The Rochester Institute of Technology

There are 33 Comments

View:

Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating]

Select Comments:

Positive Negative Neutral Advice
This school is veryBrightUndecided
This school is very career-oriented and is mainly for students who know what they want to major in. Don't go here expecting the teachers to babysit you.
1st Year Male -- Class 2014
Education Quality: B, Education Quality: B
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
Question
I am a freshman and one of aboutQuite BrightUndecided
I am a freshman and one of about 80 students in the newly formed honors program. I also have a 4.0 GPA. And yet I am actively trying to transfer out of this school.

I will admit that RIT has a good academic program. If you go here you will likely be challenged and when you graduate you will probably get a very good job. This college also has an excellent co-op program to help you on your way and decide if your major/job is right for you (at least from what I've heard from other students). The staff here are good and easily approachable, at least all the professors I've had so far.

However, after academics there is little else to help this college (as I'm sure you're tired of reading by now). The social life is terrible and this is compounded by the new administration's attitude toward draining the life out of the students. Social life and school pride has really gone down in the past few years (again referring to the people who graduated a few years ago). The only motivation I have is to go to class, get good grades, and wait for the quarter to end. Male:Female ratio is abysmal as well. So is the weather and the dreaded "quarter mile walk" to classes. You really will dread your choice if you decide to come here.

This school has excellent academics but there should be more to college than just class. I hope you will follow my advice, choose a more well-rounded college, and stay away from RIT.

1st Year Male -- Class 2006
Campus Maintenance: A+, Individual Value: F
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
Question
RIT is a very good academic school.Quite BrightMusic Education
RIT is a very good academic school. You get buried with classwork and are expected to learn at a very aggressive pace. You will learn alot here. The schools reputation does not extend very far outside Western New York. Don't expect RIT's name to land you a job in most parts of the country. I would not recommend this school only because of the extremely negative social experience that is had by most that attend. It has taken me 2 years to excape the negativity absorbed there.
4th Year Male -- Class 2003
Education Quality: A+, Campus Aesthetics: F
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
Question
The Rochester Institute of Technology
The Rochester Institute of Technology
Compare RochesterSave Rochester

StudentsReview Advice!

• What is a good school?
• Statistical Significance
• How to choose a Major
• How to choose your Career
• What you make of it?
• How Ivy League Admissions works
• On the Student/Faculty Ratio

• FAFSA: Who is a Parent?
• FAFSA: Parent Contribution
• FAFSA: Dream out of reach

• College Financial Planning
• Survive College and Graduate
• Sniffing Out Commuter Schools
• Preparing for College: A HS Roadmap
• Talking to Your Parents about College.
• Is a top college worth it?
• Why is college hard?
• Why Kids Aren't Happy in Traditional Schools
• Essential College Tips
Ah, college. Considered by many to be the time of a young person's lif... more→
• Cost of College Increasing Faster Than Inflation
According to NPR, the cost of college... more→
• For parents filling out the FAFSA and PROFILE (from a veteran paper slinger)
Just so you know, filling out these forms is a lot more than penciling... more→
• How to choose the right college?
My name is Esteban Correa. I am currently a second year INTERNATIONAL ... more→
• Create The Right Career Habits Now
Getting ahead in your career can be easier if you make the choice to b... more→

• Senior Year (Tips and experience)
It's the end of junior year and everyone is anticipating the arrival o... more→
• Informational Overload! What Should I Look For in a College or University?
We are in an instant information age, where you can find almost anythi... more→
• Personality Type and College Choice
Personality type is something very important to consider when deciding... more→
• A Free Application is a Good Application
As a senior finishing her scholastic year, I feel that it is my duty ... more→

• College Academic Survival Guide
The leap from high school to college academics is not an insignificant... more→
• Getting Involved: The Key to College Happiness
As a tour guide, the absolute, most frequently asked question I got wa... more→
• Choose a Path, Not a Major
Unless you're one of the fortunate souls who's already found their cal... more→
• The Scoop on State Schools
A recent college graduate, I vividly remember touring campuses as a p... more→

• The Purpose of a Higher Education
You are one of the millions of people this year applying for admission... more→
• The Importance of Choosing the Right College Major (2012)
One of the most important academic choices you'll make while in colleg... more→
• How to choose a college major
I was not sure what college major to choose. When you are in your late... more→
• How to guarantee your acceptance to many colleges
Are your grades are not what you think they should be from high school... more→

• Nailing the College Application Process
College applications seem to always be put on top of students procrast... more→
• What to do for a Successful Interview
Interviews seem to become more commonplace in every facet of life as o... more→
• I Don't Know Where to Start (General College Advice)
Preparing for college is a difficult time for every student and it?s o... more→
• Attitude and Dress Code for an Interview (General College Advice)
An interview is something we all have to go through when we get a job... more→

• Starting College (General College Advice)
College is a huge milestone in your life. You?ve seen the castle like ... more→
• Boston Apartment lease: Watch out!

Are you a student and about to sign the very first lease in your li... more→

• What college is right for you?
When thinking about their choices for colleges, many students and pare... more→