The Rochester Institute of Technology

4th Year Female -- Class 2007

Education Quality: A+, Individual Value: C

I'm an Imaging and Photographic Technology student. One of the things that sets RIT ahead of any other school in the world. The art schoo here is very strong, and is not shrinking. I have to respectfully disagree that RIT is losing its art department, instead new buildings are being planned and equipment is certainly not out of date.

The school is what you make of it, as is any. I will agree there is a certain MIT-ness about some of the Colleges within this university, but the whole place as a whole is different. While this is rated as one of the top schools in the country, complaining about it will not make it as such. Anyone considering RIT needs to realize that you come here to train in understanding, technical expertise, and understanding of your respective industry so that you can design and create, and in my area of studies, there is also quite a bit of art involved.

Is it for everyone? No. Is it the worst school you could ever go to as the comments suggest? No. Most people who comment here will not be happy, whereas there are plenty of people that can give neutral or better comments. It isn't perfect, but in a way, it's like how some people complain about the United States. We say we have the worst government, public policies and judicial system. But you're not going to find anything better on this planet. What do I say to that? Quit yer bitchin, swallow your pride and make it work. If it really isn't for you, then go elsewhere, say something constructive about how it doesn't work, and make peace with the world. Kinda idealistic I know.

1st Year Male -- Class 2005

Education Quality: A+, Social Life: C-

You'll hear alot of negative about RIT, but as with everything in life, this university is what you make of it. I love this place. My major, imaging science, is small enough and varied enough to make me feel like a true individual. If you are afraid of work, then this is not the place for you. The real world is a challenge, no one pampers you -- and this school certainly tries to live up to that sort of expectation. And yes, there is quite a social life. Parties DO happen every night, and there are PLENTY of things to do in Rochester as well -- don't believe everything you might hear.

1st Year Female -- Class 2004

Education Quality: A+, Individual Value: C