Friday, October 13, 2006
School school school
Ah how exciting! I got my first post from someone. It's a pity it was anonymous. But maybe, just maybe, someday I'll get something a little more positive. Ha, anyone who thinks anonymous online postings are going to hurt my feelings should try a more innovative approach. Anyway, I'd like to talk a little bit about the small world that is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
I must say the the educational quality is where the school truly shines. The professors aren't required to do research and thus, actually have time for students. I have taken class at IUPUI, and talked to friends at many institutions, and RHIT definitely seems to outshine most in the academic value arena.
The big drag is that really being such a small school takes away the excitement only a large university can offer. This is especially true in sports. Also, the social life at RHIT is quite nonexistent. Well over half of the 2,000ish students hardly ever leave there computers. In turn, this does make campus recruiting less stressful as social skills of any sort get you further than they might elsewhere.
All things considered, the decision to come here became easy for various reasons, and in the end, I'm very happy with my decision. I think it's an excellent place to get your undergraduate degree, especially in the rising software engineering field. However, I would recommend a larger and more nationally reputable school for anything beyond a bachelor's degree.
I must say the the educational quality is where the school truly shines. The professors aren't required to do research and thus, actually have time for students. I have taken class at IUPUI, and talked to friends at many institutions, and RHIT definitely seems to outshine most in the academic value arena.
The big drag is that really being such a small school takes away the excitement only a large university can offer. This is especially true in sports. Also, the social life at RHIT is quite nonexistent. Well over half of the 2,000ish students hardly ever leave there computers. In turn, this does make campus recruiting less stressful as social skills of any sort get you further than they might elsewhere.
All things considered, the decision to come here became easy for various reasons, and in the end, I'm very happy with my decision. I think it's an excellent place to get your undergraduate degree, especially in the rising software engineering field. However, I would recommend a larger and more nationally reputable school for anything beyond a bachelor's degree.
