RIT students have a lot of spirit- the orientation program has many options to choose form so that you can meet like-minded students easily. The campus is very walkable with green space throughout- there is never far to walk to be able to sit down on the grass and hang out. Even though it is a tech oriented school, there are a lot of athletics available.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Try to see the school in the fall or spring. there are more students out and about, during the winter- most of the students use the tunnel system below campus to get around so they don't have to go above ground in the weather- which can be really cold.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes are tough- no doubt about it. the instructors are great and there are plenty of support sessions available to help you out. you may end up on a lab section that meets at an inopportune time because there are so many freshman science courses that you have to fit in.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There are many options to choose form in style of dorm. Most of the dorms are located I the central part of the campus. There are several specialty dorms- dorms that allow for floors with a theme such as engineering, female only, floors for the deaf and hard of hearing, special interest such as ecology etc. there are also different style dorms- traditional bathroom down the hall single sex, or suite style with 2-3 rooms sharing one bathroom. Some of the rooms are small- there is not a lot of closet space, so bring things that help you save space- cascading hangers, cubes, extra bins.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is pretty good. there are several types of dining halls- one that is an all you can eat for one price, several cafes, and other places like ben and jerry's on campus that you can use your tiger bucks at. if you are a typical girl, I wouldn't buy the 21 meal plan- it's just too much food. if you opt for the 10 or 14 meals per week plan it should be plenty.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are all sorts of activities that happen on campus- movie nights, events at the field house like concerts, magicians, and sporting events. Hockey is really big here. it's easier to get into Rochester if you have a car, but there are buses from campus that can take you almost anywhere. if you want to hit the shores of Lake Ontario, that is about a 25 minute drive, but really worth it in the nice weather.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are tons of clubs to explore on almost any topic- foodies, movie lovers, dance, music and intramural sports. There is a rock climbing gym on campus and a boat house nearby on the river for water sports.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I've never been worried walking around on campus. most of the dorms and activity centers like the student union and the gym are all clustered together in the center of the campus. The walkways are well lit and there are always people around. You do have to make sure that you keep you stuff locked up though- I wouldn't go leaving your dorm room unlocked. people know that there are a lot of computers and tech stuff around and may steal it.
RIT students have a lot of spirit- the orientation program has many options to choose form so that you can meet like-minded students easily. The campus is very walkable with green space throughout- there is never far to walk to be able to sit down on the grass and hang out. Even though it is a tech oriented school, there are a lot of athletics available.
Try to see the school in the fall or spring. there are more students out and about, during the winter- most of the students use the tunnel system below campus to get around so they don't have to go above ground in the weather- which can be really cold.
The classes are tough- no doubt about it. the instructors are great and there are plenty of support sessions available to help you out. you may end up on a lab section that meets at an inopportune time because there are so many freshman science courses that you have to fit in.
There are many options to choose form in style of dorm. Most of the dorms are located I the central part of the campus. There are several specialty dorms- dorms that allow for floors with a theme such as engineering, female only, floors for the deaf and hard of hearing, special interest such as ecology etc. there are also different style dorms- traditional bathroom down the hall single sex, or suite style with 2-3 rooms sharing one bathroom. Some of the rooms are small- there is not a lot of closet space, so bring things that help you save space- cascading hangers, cubes, extra bins.
The food is pretty good. there are several types of dining halls- one that is an all you can eat for one price, several cafes, and other places like ben and jerry's on campus that you can use your tiger bucks at. if you are a typical girl, I wouldn't buy the 21 meal plan- it's just too much food. if you opt for the 10 or 14 meals per week plan it should be plenty.
There are all sorts of activities that happen on campus- movie nights, events at the field house like concerts, magicians, and sporting events. Hockey is really big here. it's easier to get into Rochester if you have a car, but there are buses from campus that can take you almost anywhere. if you want to hit the shores of Lake Ontario, that is about a 25 minute drive, but really worth it in the nice weather.
There are tons of clubs to explore on almost any topic- foodies, movie lovers, dance, music and intramural sports. There is a rock climbing gym on campus and a boat house nearby on the river for water sports.
I've never been worried walking around on campus. most of the dorms and activity centers like the student union and the gym are all clustered together in the center of the campus. The walkways are well lit and there are always people around. You do have to make sure that you keep you stuff locked up though- I wouldn't go leaving your dorm room unlocked. people know that there are a lot of computers and tech stuff around and may steal it.