Review of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
from Socorro, NM
Will learn a lot
It depends on the teachers. I am lucky in that I have gotten to know several Tech students already and they have given me advice on which Professors to try to get and which ones to avoid. I would learn this anyway in a few years but I am glad my first semester there will be less hazardous in this respect.
Will enjoy being here
I am already familiar with the campus and many of its students and I LOVE it.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Tech is cheap compared to the other schools in the state. I think Tech's tuition and everything are reasonable. Except for their dorms. There is very limited housing in the way of dorms so they are expensive because of all the competition. However, the Socorro real estate rental market has adapted to this need and renting is a good option here.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Talk to upper-classmen. Somehow. Not the other incoming Freshmen, unless they're really familiar with the school already. Ask about which classes to take and which ones not to take.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
NERDS. OMG Tech is Nerd Central. There are dances and clubs and a nice gym and social meeting places, but underneath it all, Tech is a very geeky/nerdy school. Just be warned. Be prepared to deal with it. If you are, you'll be fine. If you aren't, you may feel very alienated. Or very at home!
It depends on the teachers. I am lucky in that I have gotten to know several Tech students already and they have given me advice on which Professors to try to get and which ones to avoid. I would learn this anyway in a few years but I am glad my first semester there will be less hazardous in this respect.
I am already familiar with the campus and many of its students and I LOVE it.
Tech is cheap compared to the other schools in the state. I think Tech's tuition and everything are reasonable. Except for their dorms. There is very limited housing in the way of dorms so they are expensive because of all the competition. However, the Socorro real estate rental market has adapted to this need and renting is a good option here.
Talk to upper-classmen. Somehow. Not the other incoming Freshmen, unless they're really familiar with the school already. Ask about which classes to take and which ones not to take.
NERDS. OMG Tech is Nerd Central. There are dances and clubs and a nice gym and social meeting places, but underneath it all, Tech is a very geeky/nerdy school. Just be warned. Be prepared to deal with it. If you are, you'll be fine. If you aren't, you may feel very alienated. Or very at home!