The Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT is the first place that I have been able to be a part of every group that is a part of who I am. My friends are wonderful and my schooling isn't simple facts and dates I have to memorize but rather how the real world works. There is more stress out on quality than quanitity and teachers realize we're all human. Just talk to them, they are more than willing to help and their your best resource when looking to expand your horizions. I have never felt more at home than I do when I'm at school. Find a school because of your major and luck out by finding the best friend ever.

1st Year Female -- Class 2010

Education Quality: A+, University Resource Use/ spending: B-

This is a great school with great opportunities. You are taken care of as a student, and if you know where you are going, this is the place which will get you there without much confusion or problems...as long as you are willing to work, of course. I came in as an undecided engineering, and the school did a great job to help me find exactly what I want. Most students have a lot of work, so no parties during weekdays... unless you are a photography or psychology student. Yet, on weekends, you can do whatever you please. Yes, this school has tons of nerds and tons of video game addicts, but there are also many cool people, you just have to be social enough to find them. If you get along well with people, play sports, dance, joke around, love to socialize, you will have a fun here. Before I came here, I read so many bad reviews about this school, and all of them turned out to be completely false. Professors here are amazing, intelligent, interesting and always willing to help. im sure there are some bad ones, but which school has 100% of perfect professors? Plus, you sign up for your own professors after first quarter, so you pick which professors to take. If you are an engineer, coursework is heavy, but managable if you work during weekdays, and a little bit on weekends. Many people work part time here also, so there is time even to make some cash. Unlike in most other colleges, freshmen are allowed to have cars here. The common dining hall - Gracies: The food is ok, if you like junk food, subs and burgers. If you are more of a healthy type, all they have for you is good salad, juice and fruits... the rest has an acquired taste and is usually overfried and nonchewable. Yet, other food is eatable, and one can compensate for the subs and burgers by going to a great new gym that is a 3 mins walk from dorms. Get the 10+ meal plan which has more debit to eat at other places besides Gracies- which few people like. The campus is very modern, all bricks, but there are many trees and decorations, and squirrels... tons of them... and deer... In fact, there is a forest right next to the dorms, and many guys go there to smoke pot. If you smoke mj, it is here for you; if you dont, then you barely ever see it. For cold winter, there are tunnels that connect all the dorms and food facilities, so you dont have to freeze to get breakfast or dinner. Also, the academic side is connected by tunnels also. But the dorms and the academic area is not connected by tunnels: my reason is they probobly want students to walk in the cold to wake up before class. Works on me. Also, there are many girls here, many are really pretty, but not enough normal guys for them. Most girls are not in engineering though, usually art, biotech, or liberal arts (which is true for every other school also), so they have to be met at social events and not tech classes. For girls, there are some hot guys, and average guys are existent, a lot of nerdy guys though. So the f/m ratio evens out.

1st Year Female -- Class 2008

Useful Schoolwork: A+, Social Life: D+

Before deciding to go to RIT, I was accepted to MIT, Cornell, Northeastern, and Merrimack College. After visiting each, I quickly realized RIT was the right college for me.

As an Applied Mathematics major, I am challenged here at RIT. Most of the professors in the math program are from out-of-country, but their english and knowledge of the subject are both fantastic. Every professor I have had has been available and friendly. Most professors here have extended open door hours, and are always willing to make an appointment with you.

There are numerous Cooperative Education and Internship opportunities available at RIT. By contacting your Co-Op Advisor, you will almost surely obtain an interview.

RIT is an academic based school. If you're looking for parties, then it is not the school for you. If you're looking for a great education that will definitely secure you a competitive career when you graduate, it is the school for you.

The male to female ratio is large, but each year, it is becoming smaller. More and more females are becoming interested in RIT each year.

The campus is full of a patented red brick, but the new buildings being built on campus are more aesthetically pleasing. It is cold and windy here, and we do receive a record amount of snow, but why does weather play any role in what college you choose to attend? RIT is a competitive school in which you were learn. First year will seem easy, but do not let it fool you. After your first year, you have to try and you will be challenged, but every great school should challenge you at some point.

3rd Year Female -- Class 2012

Education Quality: A+, Campus Aesthetics: C-