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College Trip to RIT
I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a two-day Junior year college visit to RIT, and I was wondering if any alumni/students could give me some advice on what to do/what to look for while I'm there. I've already scheduled a meeting with the head of the IT department, as well as various tours and a visit to the admissions office - all that usual business. Anything else that I should be sure to check out at the school? Assuming I get to check out the city, how about in Rochester?
It's a bit last-minute, I know, but any input would be great.
It's a bit last-minute, I know, but any input would be great.
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It's a beautiful campus. I'm sure you'll love it.
1. The campus is huge. I wasn't tired while wandering around, but at the end of the day, I was exhausted.
2. Parking is annoying. You will probably wind up parking far away from where you need to be.
As for Rochester, I'm convinced that I live in a boring city. I don't know anything that's interesting in this city, but you might want to go to High Falls or Durand Eastman Park. I've been to both a lot of times, so they're boring to me, but they're both pretty cool if you haven't already been to them a million times.
Check out places to eat on campus, like The Crossroads, Gracies, and The Hettie Schumway Commons. Try some of the Gracie's grub, since you'll likely be eating it a lot your first year.
Poke around in the tunnels under the dorms and under the academic side.
Axel: There is a lot to do in Rochester, you just need transportation and you need to know where to look. There are clubs, shows, theaters, festivals, and a ton of things to do, just like in any other city.
I'm sure there is someone in the IT department that can show you around the building. I would recommend looking in the Game Lab, but don't go inside since they are all on crunch right now and might mistake you for food.
Anyway, explore are much as you can. I didn't do much poking around until almost before I left and I feel I missed out for it.
It's nice enough. Very utilitarian.
It's nice enough. Very utilitarian.In winter....in winter it's Auschwitz.....and there is no sun...and no hope...we cling to the warm glow of our computer screens, and pray for spring.
As for RIT: the word of the day is housing. Yes, you'll probably have a dorm for your first year, but you better dam'n well have an exit strategy. Most people get kicked to the "RIT Inn" which is several miles away from campus after their Freshman year. On that note: be sure to check out how much housing at Park Point is, and how restrictive the lease terms are.
I will agree with you that being at RIT without a crew of awesome can be painful. You would be just like all those people who did nothing but play Counter-Strike. I'm sure the situation now is the same, except the game of choice these days is WoW.
If you do have a crew, then RIT is as awesome as you make of it.
Also I'm living at Park Point now and its pretty nice, and not too bad price wise considering everything is included (electricity, heat, A/C, cable, internet, phone.)
That was the most revolting thing ever.
Steak on french bread, however, still reigns supreme. That, or the Heartburn Special.
Unrelated, but The Crossroads' garbage plates were pretty great.