<p>I would like help, please. Younger S is underachiever -- needs "hands-on" learning, not lac. So far, have come up with Univ of Cincinnati and Rochester Institute of Technology. Any others you can think of? Thanks!</p>
<p>Worcester Polytechnic might be similar. Evergreen? Maybe one of those schools that do one course at a time - going blank on the name.</p>
<p>Thank you so much! He is an entirely different student than his older brother, a freshman at Duke. He really needs to see a point in why he's doing something. If you have any others, please let me know.</p>
<p>What are his favorite subjects?</p>
<p>A friend's son is a major over-achiever, but still wants a school where he can study engineering in a very hands-on way. He doesn't want to sit in classes and learn about theory, he wants to experience it. She mentioned that he is interested in Florida Institute of Technology. Also Olin College of Engineering, brand-new, but they only accept about 10% of applicants so it's definitely not something to bank on, especially for an "under-achiever."</p>
<p>He enjoys drawing. He thinks he would like to be an architect or designer. I think anything in the visual arts. He is very creative. Thanks for all the help!</p>
<p>Wentworth Institute of Technology. ^ Oops, cross posted. Now I'm not sure about that suggestion...</p>
<p>Your suggestions are great!! I checked on all of them and they are perfect! Thank you so much!!</p>
<p>What about Roger Williams. I know it has an architecture major.</p>
<p>A couple in the West come to mind</p>
<p>Hands on practical engineering or architecture. CAL POLY
Very highly regarded in both. It is at UC level but more friendly to OOS students than the UCs. Also in a nice city.</p>
<p>Also take a peek at Denver University and Oregon State</p>
<p>colorado college-my nephew sounds simular-he went there and he flourished-because they gave him a "reason" to study.Could be a match for your son</p>
<p>Georgia Tech has a decent architecture school as well as engineering.</p>
<p>Thank you all so much! The suggestions are perfect! It's nice to know there are other kids out there (and colleges to match), who are not academic superstars, but are strong in other areas.</p>
<p>University of Florida seems like a good fit.</p>
<p>Antioch has a system with lots of internships and work experience interspersed with studies.</p>
<p>I will second Colorado College -- you only attend one class at a time, for 3 1/2 weeks. You can really get into the subject -- lots of class discussion, tons of hands-on and field trips. small campus that really encourages activity between students and faculty.</p>