The Rochester Institute of Technology
“You will receive a great education at RIT.Quite BrightComputer Science
You will receive a great education at RIT. The school is very challenging, and very fair. This is by no means a party school, but you will learn a lot and grow as a professional. The coop program is also very good.
That being said, I would recommend anyone who does not get a very large amount of financial aid (Not federal loans) or doesn't have very rich parents (who will pay for your education) not to go here. I made the mistake of trying pay for RIT on my own (as my parents could not help me and were were considered too wealth for financial aid), and even though I have a good job (which I got right out of college), I am swamped in debt which I will be paying off for at least 20 years. The education is great, but you aren't going to be making MIT money for going here. It is NOT worth the costs.
view full review→Jun 13 2013
5th Year Male -- Class 2013
Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Surrounding City: F
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“Surprised at how intense some comment were, yikes!Quite BrightFine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc
Surprised at how intense some comment were, yikes!
totally what you make of it. i think key is knowing what you want to do. yes, there may be low retention, but if you look at who's leaving, its the kids who were not entirely sure what they wanted to do in the first place. RIT immerses you in the major. i'm glad they did, i loved it, and my dorm neighbor who left- better she find out engineering is not what she planned freshman year. not at some other school where you don't actually do your major till junior year. if your like me, know what field you want to be in-its perfect. facilities, equipment and research is amazing.
totally what you make of it. i think key is knowing what you want to do. yes, there may be low retention, but if you look at who's leaving, its the kids who were not entirely sure what they wanted to do in the first place. RIT immerses you in the major. i'm glad they did, i loved it, and my dorm neighbor who left- better she find out engineering is not what she planned freshman year. not at some other school where you don't actually do your major till junior year. if your like me, know what field you want to be in-its perfect. facilities, equipment and research is amazing.
professors are seriously dedicated.(NOT your typical state school prof who leaves after each class and only cares about their tenure) can always have a chat with RIT profs outside class.
socially, had a great time. i'm really outgoing and involved in many activities. met some commuters who showed me around town. Rochester has some nice restaurants; Letchworth State park is gorgeous! Took several trips to Canada.
there were some dorm slugs who never left. i suspect those were the ones who said they had a bad time. get off the couch!
good luck, make sure the school you choose is a good fit for you.
view full review→Feb 01 2006
4th Year Female -- Class 2000
Education Quality: A+, Campus Aesthetics: C
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“I have read a lot of complaints aboutQuite BrightComputer Science
I have read a lot of complaints about tech schools from people majoring in business/management, humanities, social sciences, arts, and even sciences and engineering.
Here's my advice to ANYONE considering a tech school:
1. Do not expect a big party scene. Tech schools are NOT THE PLACE FOR PARTIES. You're here to study most of the time because science and engineering degrees are some of the most challenging degrees to obtain. You want parties, GO TO A STATE COLLEGE OR BIG UNIVERSITY.
2. Most students at tech schools are nerds. Get over it. And stop complaining about the girls at tech schools. I'm a girl at a tech school, and I am not ugly or androgynous in any way. I am very offended by these comments about girls at tech schools. You want more girls at tech schools, why don't you show some more respect b******s! They are here for the same reason as you males. They are here for a quality education. If you want bimbo girls, GO TO A STATE COLLEGE OR BIG UNIVERSITY.
3. It's called a TECH school for a reason. The strongest programs are going to be engineering, computers, and electronic arts. Sciences are usually decent, but everything else is not going be as top notch as it would be at a liberal arts college. If you're looking for a quality education in humanities, social sciences, etc, GO TO LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE.
4. Tech schools are not very flexible for indecisive students. If you don't know what you want to do, DON'T GO TO A TECH SCHOOL.
5. Academics are challenging. Welcome to technical/science degrees. Get over it. If you can't handle it, you're in the wrong school.
6. Social life is what you make of it. Get up and talk to people. Try new things. Actively seek activities. If you sit in your dorm all day, that explains your misery.I realize I'm being very audacious in my advice, but it's the truth. Visit schools, read as much as you can, and talk to students before consenting to attend any school. All this misery can be prevented if you do your research.
view full review→Dec 03 2008
1st Year Female -- Class 2013
Innovation: A+, Social Life: C+
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