So I went to the RIT College & Careers thing a few weeks back, and really enjoyed myself. I really liked the place, and I heard nothing but good things. HOWEVER. Can you guys clue me in on anything I might not like about RIT generally, or specifically in the computer-related majors? I'm just trying to get a more realistic view on the school to supplement my experience there so far.

You've gotta watch out for MB - he's gay.

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And you know how I hate those gays.

Which computer related majors? Most all of them are very good. Software engineering is exceptional. Better than out computer science, which is why I am transferring from CS to SE. Largely because SE will make me more money and give me better skills. And I hate the wannabe neckbeard, Linux using CS students all over the place. But that's a different story.

RIT isn't really a traditional college experience. Rochester is a fairly boring town, but if you have friends, you'll find things to do. Parties are common but not abundant like at state schools. Generally you can have a good time, socially, as long as you aren't a shutin.

You might not like the look of the campus, but I think most people just "hate" it because it's fun to jump on the anti-RIT bandwagon. People ***** about RIT all the time, yet, strangely, they still go here...Generally it's about the boring looking campus, lack of social life (usually their fault), or the quarter system. If you're motivated you won't have a problem with it.

No no, Emon is the gay one. (Ask him about RITClosetguy)


The one major thing about RIT is that you cant just sit back and expect things to happen. If you want to have fun, you can find entertainment.

for the most part, like me

I'm going to RIT! T-19 days!!!

/signed

Does it have a horrible male:female ratio like all tech schools? lol

It's about 60/40, it's not that bad. The problem is that all the girls already have boyfriends...

Actually Emon, I think they just say that so you'll stop trying to hit on them...

I thought I heard that it was 7:3 m/f ratio.

Just completing freshman year at the Software Engineering Department, I am glad to say I don't have much to complain about RIT; it was an engaging, busy academic start; the quarter system keeping things rolling. As MB said, you can't sit and wait for things to happen. Good campus for collegiate engineering and nerd pursuits.

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Issues:

1. Initial CS courses move to slowly. I think it is because students of majors that only flirt with computing--ex. Applied Mathematics or Bioinformatics--take the same CS courses (not necessarily all of them) as CS, SE, and CE kids.

2. Not enough emphasis on personal responsibility. Most people wait to do the projects till the last minute, and then some teachers give leeway, extending due dates, while others follow the policies set on the day the project was assigned. The departments should all conform to one policy. IMO that should mean that there are no extensions. When you have 3 weeks to do a project, it isn't hard at all if you manage your time, especially in these initial CS courses. On the other hand, upperclassmen (sophomores and above) have told me about numerous occasions where they have multiple projects to do simultaneously in later courses. The difficulty will come later; don't be a pussy now.

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Make sure to take the AP CS class so you can get credit for and exemption from CS1, which is for n00bs (essentially, they teach how to program in that course).

Would I recommend RIT? Hell yeah. See you n00bs in teh fall.

No way. Although shutins probably think it's that bad since they never get out.

The other thing too many people complain about is the ratio. They dont know what the actual ratio is, and they dont bother to meet new people. We ahve something like 5 schools in the area, so if you dont meet someone at RIT, there are plenty of other schools :p

There's an easy way for you guys to settle this:

http://www.rit.edu/fast_facts.php3

10,370 males
4,830 females

Still a really bad ratio if you ask me. =P But I'm used to 48% male, 52% female.

Thats the whole school, it varys per year and major :p

Yeah, the concentration of femals is higher amongst them art peoples, and considerably lower in the real majors like engineering

Low blow :p

It's not as bad considering a good 25% of those guys are shutins.

Emon has a thing for shutins

Especially the ones that live in closets

Also worth mentioning is the Co-op program. This may motivate you.