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| Quite Bright | The campus seems like it could be the backdrop for any movie set on a college campus with its pristine landscaping, uniformly brick buildings, and historic architecture. Even into senior year I was still struck by its beauty! The size of Rochester is great- you see new faces every day, but you always run into people you know. Professors are very knowledgeable and have lots of professional experience in their fields, but they are also great teachers. I was fully satisfied with all of my classes in both the natural and social sciences. Having just graduated I can say that Rochester has prepared me in every way to be successful in my future endeavors. I have found the alumni network to be lively and the resources of the university (career center, etc) to still be accessible. My favorite part of the university though was definitely the other students. Everyone is incredibly bright without being arrogant, and while it is definitely a competitive school, everyone is very cooperative and helpful around exam time. | Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: B- |  | | |
| | Nov 16 2009 | 4th Year Female --
Class 2009 | | Blog it!Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account:
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| Bright | The University of Rochester is the home of the Institute of Optics, a marvelous academic department that is collegial, of high academic quality, with faculty and staff who were (when I attended) very personable, ethical, intelligent, and motivated. I could not have asked for a more compelling group of friends, colleagues, and teachers. The rest of the University was of varied quality -- the humanities were taught by stellar professors, especially in the English and Philosophy departments. The Math, Physics, and various other Engineering faculty were often unmotivated to teach undergrad classes and were most focused on their own research (with some noteworthy exceptions). The University administration was distanced from undergrads and did not respect the undergrads as "customers". I would suggest that high school students thinking of attending the UofR assess the degree to which the University is able to satisfy, delight, and amaze their undergrad customers. At over $50K per year at present, the undergrads deserve to be honored as high value customers.
Overall, my education at the UofR was enabling -- the Institute of Optics is a marvelous department residing in a somewhat distanced and potentially less than student-friendly University. | Starting Job: Scientist, Preparedness: B+, Reputation: B- | | |
| | Oct 14 2009 | Alumna Female --
Class 2000 | | Blog it!Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account:
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| Quite Bright |
-Very engaging curriculum with a proper amount of difficulty.
-Science-bent school with weaker departments in most of the humanities (Social sciences are very strong, though, except maybe Anthropology and History).
-If you are looking for a challenge, it's possible to take 5 courses a semester (overloading) at no extra cost.
-Mediocre social life and boring city.
-Cold.
-Very nice campus, but the excessive snow can take its toll on the facilities.
-Oh, food sucks.
Besides the problems with food quality and high tuition costs, the school tends to provide a positive atmosphere for students. Unfortunately, the location of the university is less than ideal. I believe the benefits, such as academic quality, rising reputation, and innovative curriculum, not to mention top-notch facilities, can outweigh any minor qualms one may have with the U of R. | Education Quality: A, Surrounding City: C+ | | | |
| | May 26 2009 | 1st Year Male --
Class 2012 | | Blog it!Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account:
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| Super Brilliant |
I attended the University of Rochester this past year, but I am transferring to an Ivy league school for next year. The main reason why I am transferring is that in my major, Political Science, the students are not engaged in the material and do not care about actually learning. My classes were easier than my high school classes and during recitations, the discussions were terrible because most students didn't understand the material. Rochester is definitely a science school, and many students I know say their classes (Science) are very difficult.
Another reason for transferring is that the social life is average at best. There are only a few frats on campus, and only one or two that are worth going to. I don't know too much about the downtown nightlife scene, but from what I have heard Rochester isn't a great bar scene. A very small percentage of the student body actually goes out and drinks regularly on the weekends. You will know almost everyone at any party you attend at the frats. Also, the girls at this school are ugly. Honestly there are probably 10-15 actually hot girls in the rising freshman class. Most of the guys here were not cool in high school and just started drinking when they got to school. Also, the RAs in freshman dorms can be a pain because they will write you up if you have loud music playing and alcohol.
Another bad thing about the school is the city of Rochester. Right across the river is the 19th ward, one of the most dangerous areas in the country. They have security on campus, but walking in that area at night is quite dangerous.
A couple things I liked about the school:
Almost everyone is very friendly and approachable, everyone is willing to help everyone else out, even in classes graded on a curve.
The athletes at the school don't seperate themselves from everyone else like at many other schools.
DDay is the spring festival and it is sick, everyone is outside on the frat quad drinking by noon and there is an outdoor concert. | Collaboration/Competitive: A+, Social Life: C- | | | |
| | May 25 2009 | 1st Year Male --
Class 2012 | | Blog it!Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account:
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