The Rochester Institute of Technology

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disagree that RIT is losing its art department, instead new buildings are being planned and equipment is certainly not out of date.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-

Seeing how I have transfered from other schools this place is great. Though at first you may think RIT has a very close minded and arogant attitude a first there is much to do here. The campus life has a lot to do you just need to find it as with any campus. The faculty is great when it comes to helping students with course work. The are very accessable and approachable when you need them for extra help. The city is large enough that there is a lot do. If you allow yourself to get into the rut of hating the place then you will. RIT is a great place both academically and socially, one must explore the campus and the town to get the real feel for life in Rochester and RIT.

2nd Year Male -- Class 2005

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Innovation: F

RIT is a great place there sometime is a lack of things to do but to be honest my first year here was the best of my life there was always something that i found to do. As for the extracurricular activities and sport, i have found little trouble getting involved in them and feel them about the same level as any other division three school. I have had no problem with the faculty and staf in my department save one. My two years at RIT haave been both enjoyable and beneficial to me in many ways.

2nd Year Male -- Class 2004

Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Campus Aesthetics: C