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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Education  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright This school is great! Also with such a small campus you know a lot of people, and almost everyone is friendly. Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: B+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Nov 02 2008 1st Year Female -- Class 2012    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=55312&uid=683'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Electrical Engineering  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright Lawrence Tech is an Engineering/Architectural School. I think that this is where its prime talent lies--creating good to great engineers and architects. It is a difficult atmosphere. There is no rah, rah environment, nor too much "social" interaction, so if that is your cup of tea--do not come here. I find it frustrating to see people sign up to attend, and then wish that they were at Michigan. I went there to earn my engineering degree--and did not have time for much else. I found the professors great for those who wanted to learn, and they worked with those who gave evidence of putting their best into their classes. They lost patience with those who still needed to grow up--and wanted something for nothing. Lawrence does have issues--it is expensive, the coursework is hard, and the environment is not very kind. It doesn't spend money on many soft things, like laundry, maids, and gourmet cafetarias (though that would be nice). They like to buy big machines for testing materials (heat), and automotive parts, and labs. Sometimes, in the summer, we would receive students from big name schools like U of M--I partnered with one in a programming class one year. They struggled mightily and explained that Lawrence was soooo difficult. Based on what they told me--some professors gave them breaks because they were in college--and they believed partying has a role in their maturity process. I didn't see professors like that at Lawrence. I went there for years. I had other demands on my time and could not take more that two classes for most years. I envied those who could write a check for 4 to 5 classes and resented them a little more when they flunked out. I couldn't afford to flunk. So my attitude is a little different than most; I can't tell you how many times I sat in class, hoping that no one would come in and tell me to get out--I was just so glad to be there. GET YOUR EDUCATION and make the most of it--it works if you work. I tell my children constantly that it is not the school that makes you successful. All a school has to do is to give you the tools to success. Lawrence has those tools. If you decide to come to Lawrence, you need to focus. Because, ultimately, your success is up to you. Starting Job: Electrical Engineer, Preparedness: B+, Reputation: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Sep 22 2008 Alumna Female -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=54448&uid=683'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Business - Management and Administration  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Not so bright I entered LTU (at the time Lawrence Tech) intent on designing either chassis or powertrains for Ford. During my tenure, I was told by my counselor I would fail if I didn't quit work (was working 40+ hours/week to pay for school) - the counselor quit; I graduated. Best advice I received whilst in the school was to get out of engineering (by a professor who left shortly thereafter) and obtain a BSBA. I did, and it was GREAT advice! Upon reflection, I believe LTU is a place which produces 'worker bees' - while they may have solid skill sets, don't anticipate becoming an engineering or architectural rockstar. You'll earn a paycheck (hopefully) but that's about it. I actually got my first 'real' job B4 graduation; then moved into the MBA program the 1st year it was available - and got a job as a manager B4 graduating from that. LTU really didn't open any doors - but it didn't hold me back, either. Your career is what you make of it; a diploma is merely proof positive you can see things through. FWIW, I didn't attend a significant portion of my classes, merely showed up for the tests - and got better grades that way, as many of the professors were mediocre at best. Finally - as one of the few Detroit area companies which are hiring engineers these days - I've never hired an LTU graduate, even though I've interviewed them...they simply have not had the 'spark' I'm looking for. In a market which has a plethora of unemployed engineers, LTU grads are mid-pack finishers as opposed to standouts. Starting Job: Product Manager, Preparedness: F, Reputation: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Apr 03 2007 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=37371&uid=683'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Mechanical Engineering  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright If you want an incredible education and a great job after graduation, LTU is the place to go. Although it can be a blast on the weekends, don't expect too much standard college partying. Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: C- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Feb 23 2006 3rd Year Male -- Class 2007    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=21169&uid=683'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save      Prev    Select Page:  1  2  3    Next

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