The Rochester Institute of Technology
“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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“Most people in college do not actually takeNot so brightPsychology
Most people in college do not actually take the time to go to sites like these and make reviews.. those who do are generally really unhappy with the school.. those who like the school are not going to waste their time or even think of making a review... I LOVE RIT... it's all about what you make of it.. there are so many clubs and activities to get involved in.. we have top programs in engineering, computer science, photo, sign language, and more. Its a very diverse student body unlike a liberal arts school. Really if you come to RIT and take just a bit of initiative you will like it here.
view full review→Apr 03 2008
3rd Year Female -- Class 2009
Faculty Accessibility: A+, Useful Schoolwork: B
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RIT is a great school, some people complain because they can't handle the work that comes with attending such a school.It is what you make of it.
view full review→Dec 19 2006
1st Year Male -- Class 2011
Faculty Accessibility: A+, Social Life: B-
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