Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

jennifer's Review

Review of Illinois Institute of Technology

from prairie village, ks

Describe your college in three sentences.

the illinois institute of technology is a small, close-knit, diverse community of ambitious students from around the world, coming together to enhance society and further develop innovation in the stem field. through specialized classes and hands on experience, the university emphasizes the importance of critical, innovative, and collaborative thinking, as well as problem solving and real life application. just ten minutes south of downtown chicago, the illinois tech brings many opportunities for those looking to innovate the world of technology and develop their knowledge and passion for stem.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

illinois tech has one of the highest return on investment statistics in the state of illinois. the professors challenge students through critical thinking, real-world problem solving, and hands on practice with the skills that are to be utilized in the fields of engineering, architecture, and other various majors offered at the university.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

with two options of dorm-style life as well as on campus apartment-style housing, students can choose the lifestyle that best fits them. resident advisors are easy to work with, and the staff in the building are helpful and timely.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

with a variety of places on campus and diverse choice of meal plans, illinois tech has options for every student. students have a voice in the food being served, as there are committees and surveys that meet and are taken as to give students the opportunity to change dining services to meet their needs.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

with over 150 student organizations, students have the opportunity to get involved as much or as little as they'd like. it only takes 10 students to start an organization, and is very easy to do so. there are lots of different activities going on around campus, involving food, free giveaways, and the opportunity to meet new faces around campus.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

public safety officers are present everywhere on campus; on bikes, in vans, jeeps, and on foot. they respond to distress calls in under two minutes, their headquarters is right by the dorms, and the chicago police station headquarters is 10 minutes from campus. there are emergency buttons all around campus that, when pushed, will alert public safety and they will respond in two minutes or less.