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Breakdown of “Extracurricular Activities” at VTU
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By Gender
MaleA-
FemaleA-
 
By Major
AccountingB-
Aerospace EngineeringA-
Animal StudiesC
AnthropologyA
ArchitectureA+
Architecture & Urban Planning DepartmentA-
BiologyA
Business - Management and AdministrationB+
ChemistryA-
Civil EngineeringC+
CommunicationsB-
Computer EngineeringA
Computer ScienceA-
EconomicsA-
Electrical EngineeringB-
Engineering DepartmentA
EnglishA-
FinanceA+
Geography and GeosciencesC-
History/Histories (art history/etc.)A+
Industrial Operations EngineeringA
Interior DesignA+
JournalismA+
MathA
Mechanical EngineeringA-
OtherB+
PhysicsA
Political ScienceA
PreMed and MedicalA+
PsychologyA-
Social WorkA+
UndecidedA
 

Against similar schools
Extracurricular Activities compared with similar schools in class.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 A-
Average of All Schools
 B-
Average of schools in class
 B+

University of Virginia
 A-
Harvard University
 B+
Cornell University
 A-
Princeton University
 B
Stanford University
 A-
University of California Berkeley
 B+
Yale University
 A-
F
A+

Quotes touching on Extracurricular Activities

“... I had heard all the hype (sports & all) and got here and have regretted the decision ever since ...”
 
“... Tuition money is spent on sports facilities, fancy dorms, and new dining halls when it desperately needs to be put into the education ...”
 
“... The best example would be the naming of the middle of the Student Activities Center "Break Zone" ...”
 
“... Virginia Tech is a very good school with many opprotunities to learn and be involved in other activities ...”
 
“... There are lots of different activities to be involved in on campus ...”
 
“... The only thing is that the biggest city around it Roanoke and that's forty-five minutes away, but the school has great sports and performing art...”
 
“... Social life was great, sports were great, people were great, atmosphere was great, just about everything was great ...”
 
“... They have many different clubs and extracurricular activites if you wish to participate (which you should ...”
 
“... Your social life will be fantastic here, there is always something going on, sports events, parties, concerts, etc ...”
 
“... I am a sophmore and love my classes, professors, the friends I have made, life here, the food, the parties, VA Tech Sports ...”
 
“... The atmosphere promotes learning, fitness, and social activities ...”
 
“... What makes VT even more incredible is the breadth of activities that are available ...”
 
“... Lots of hiking and activities if you want to get involved ...”
 
“... The football and sports are great here and there are so many different clubs and activities available for students ...”
 
“... Don't get me started on sports cause thats basically what you live for on weekends, Lane Stadium is the S$#T ...”
 
“... - If you like sports (if you don't you will by the end of freshman year)this is the school for you ...”
 
“... I wasn't a big sports fan coming in but football games are a lot of fun here, you have to go to at least one to see what I'm talking about ...”
 
“... Sports and the Hokies are a huge part of student life and spirit is high around campus ...”
 
“... i did not know this school was out in the middle of nowhere in the mountains, but it is an extremely beautiful campus with lots of outdoor activi...”
 
“... Unlike UVa, we have sports ...”
 
“... People's experiences can all be very different depending not only on your major and extracurriculars, but also just on what you make it ...”
 
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