The Rochester Institute of Technology
“I'm in my second year now, and amBrightComputer Science
I'm in my second year now, and am struggling to believe the "you get what you put in" philosophy. I have found it very difficult to keep my hopes up here. The education is great, but that's really only half the college experience. Rochester doesn't offer many options, and it is really tough to meet people on campus since most are: a) Too stressed out to relax enough to meet people b) in love with their computers, or c) already established with their own group of friends.I would recomend this school to anyone that is truly extra-verted, because it's likely that they'll meet enough people to havea fruitful experience. But to those that are somewhat shy, go somewhere that will draw you out, because all this place will do is keep you in your room.
view full review→Jan 26 2002
1st Year Male -- Class 2004
University Resource Use/ spending: A+, Campus Aesthetics: F
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“Challenging program, but I know I will landQuite BrightDesign Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etc
Challenging program, but I know I will land an awesome job coming out of this place.
Places like Penn State, kids can drink and party 24/7 and still ace a class, not teh case here, hell you're lucky if you can even FIND a party.
Places like Penn State, kids can drink and party 24/7 and still ace a class, not teh case here, hell you're lucky if you can even FIND a party.
Rochester in itself is a boring ass city, not a whole lot to do, especially in freezing temps (which encompasses most of the school year)
Got to be the ugliest campus I looked at, but then again, its an enginerring school so what do you expect? I think the worst part is their attempts to doll it up with sculptures and new buildings. I mean what is the logic behind putting a 65 foot tall sharp metal thing in the middle of a cul-de-sac in order to ease aesthetics?I was looking for a challenge, but sometimes this place just fries the brain to completion.
view full review→Jan 13 2002
2nd Year Male -- Class 2004
Education Quality: A, Campus Aesthetics: F
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“RIT computer science isn't that hard.Super BrilliantComputer Science
RIT computer science isn't that hard. Just get into the 'zen' of CS as a friend put it. You go to class you go to lab, you sorta zone out, but learn. The projects and labs give you much more info than the lectures. Social life is pretty dead. The secret is to get some good friends that know how to party. After your first year move OFF CAMPUS if you can. It'll give you much more freedom. Remember above all, roadtrip to Geneseo (or if you have a friend their Vassar).
view full review→Jan 07 2002
2nd Year Male -- Class 2005
Education Quality: A, Individual Value: F
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