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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Civil Engineering  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I would fully agree with the other reviewers that the coursework at OIT is very challenging. Talking with friends in engineering fields at other universities, it seems that OIT has far more demanding programs. However, this hard work is rewarded by the school's excellent reputation among employers and essentially guaranteed jobs upon graduation. It may not have the prestige of a major national university, but it provides an excellent, affordable education. Additionally, I was accepted into a number of top grad schools based on my academic record at OIT, so even if your ultimate goal is a advanced degree, this is a better place than most to start. Professors are there to teach (not to do research) which is a huge advantage over larger universities. It's very common to be on a first name basis with professors in your major, and there are no classes taught by TAs. I've always had trouble with the financial aid/cashier's offices, both of which are borderline incompetent, but most schools suffer from bureaucracy problems. Student life is mostly forgettable. Not a lot of extracurriculars or campus events. Klamath Falls is certainly a below average college town (in addition to being ugly) but, like any place, you can make it fun if you apply yourself. One final note, there seems to be overabundance of left-handed desks in OIT classrooms. Yeah. Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: D+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  May 21 2006 3rd Year Male -- Class 2002    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=22464&uid=1122'></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 Quite Bright If you want a job before you graduate, go to OIT. If you're going for the girls, go anyplace else. Starting Job: Engineering Tech, Preparedness: A, Reputation: A Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Apr 05 2006 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=21751&uid=1122'></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   Computer Science  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright OIT is a great school if you know exactly what you want and are willing to work very very hard. Klamath Falls is a nasty little town with not much to recommend it except for good hunting & fishing within close proximity, and remarkably clear skies (if you like to look at the stars...). The school is a great place with several good departments and teachers. The math and physics departments are staffed by native english speakers (not easy to find...). You will work your ass off, but it will be worth it in the end. Microsoft cherry picks several graduates from the software engineering department every year. Excellent faculty, very good support staff (you spend a lot of time waiting in lines at some schools, but not OIT, finaid and scheduling lines are short and quick...) They accept "anyone that can fog a mirror" as we used to say. Consequently, they have about a 75% dropout rate. Great place to go if you were a terrible high school student, waited several years to go to college, then decide to go back to school when you're fed up with crap jobs (i.e. me). If you make it past the first semester or two, you'll probably make it to the end, but it will be a long road, and don't expect to get out in 4 years. There's not much social life, but I met my future wife while a student and managed to make several life long friends there. Adversity breeds deep friendships. Starting Job: Software Engineer, Preparedness: A, Reputation: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Dec 07 2005 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=19923&uid=1122'></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   Civil Engineering  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Professors are not forced into outside activities and research to advertise for college. Professors are typically available 8-5 on campus and small departments hand out home phone numbers. Very challanging and nurchering environment to learn. Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: D Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. 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