<p>I visited both NYU POLY and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. NYU POLY's work seems rigorous, so does WPI's. But WPI's work has a little hint of fun to it ( or atleast they seem like it). I want to pursue a degree in Engineering. Both of them are well known for their engineering programs. The social lives for both the schools seems very very poor. For NYU POLY it destroys the whole purpose of being close to the city, if you are working alll the time when you are not in class. For WPI, theres not much to do when you are not working except to stay your room- and it gets really cold up there. WPI is a little active in sports than NYU POLY. Evryone who succeeds in that schools seem like hardcore workaholics. And from what i hear, a lot transfer out after first year. I'm an A student and would have done 8 AP courses by the end of this year.</p>
<p>I have another day to make my choice. And i'm confused!
Thoughts?</p>
<p>i was in an similar situation with NYU poly and Virginia tech
but i finally made my deposit today for poly since it wont cost me as much to attend </p>
<p>since both the schools have so many similarities u can compare the small things like which dorms do u like more(if ur gonna be dorming), which school did u feel more comfortable at when u visited and other small details. </p>
<p>i hope that helped since that is what helped me make my choice :D</p>
<p>This is probably an advertising angle more than anything else. All colleges will let you do research, which is where the fun comes in. </p>
<p>Most people at WPI are not workaholics, however there are some international students who do crazy overloads, and are therefore overwhelmed with work. </p>
<p>And I don’t think WPI has that low of freshman retention (also note that a small school will have lower retention because it offers fewer majors).</p>
<p>hh146… can you please tell me what made you choose poly over georgia tech?</p>
<p>also, didnt you get the feeling that poly is lacking a serious social scene and the kids there are basically working 24/7? unless you are so passionate about engineering that you dont mind working that long… is that the case?
EVERY student said, the courses are really tough and that you have really work hard to get through the courses.</p>
<p>what are some ACTIVE extracurriculars the school has?
When i came to visit WPI evryone seemed lonely.
I didnt see any two people togeather in the campus except for the group of fraternity and sorority in the courtyard behind the main building. Evryone were walking alone… and even in the dorms… evryone seemed to mind their own business.
To me, i feel like college should be a busy place - a lively scene. But i didnt see that anywhere in WPI. is that always the case?</p>
<p>btw, the study aborad program is whats making me like WPI. they stress team work and looks like they are very popular with problem solving in different countries.</p>
<p>the only reason i’m backing out of WPI (and poly) is because of ( or what seemed like a lack of) social life.</p>
<p>so i picked poly over Virginia tech manly due to the money and the location of the campus
both of these schools were similar in what kind of an education i would get
so i went to see these schools and the social life at V tech seemed better
nonetheless i would have to work really hard to make myself stand out at Virgiania tech
also i talked to a few professors at both schools and they seemed friendly (at least the ones i talked to)<br>
so it finally came down to money and the dorms for me
i really liked the dorms at poly and i would have to pay 10,000 less in tuition at poly(plus i do plan to do some research and internships and most of the ones i am interested in are in new york city)
but i do agree the social scene at poly seemed to be lacking and after 7pm there was like no one there
but you never know one of the students there told me that he does find time to have a social life and go out with his friends(i think he was a EE student) </p>
<p>a quick question what engineering are you going into??
(im going for computer engineering with a double in mathematics)</p>
<p>Physically active? No clue. Mentally active? We have a wonderful philosophy club and legal society. We also have College Democrats/Republicans. One student, who I believe is a senior, sits on the Mass. House of Delegates. </p>
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<p>Hmmm… The time of day might have had something to do with it. There are people who eat alone, but I only do it for breakfast (for scheduling reasons). </p>
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<p>It’s not too lively. I mean, there are some people who are more or less loners but they seem to be the minority. </p>
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<p>I hear that a lot, but I am not going abroad so I cannot comment. For my IQP, I am working with a legal firm and for my MQP I will apply at Lincoln Labs (it is very competitive). </p>
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<p>I have very little context, but I think that WPI has a nice social life. Most people are friendly, and willing to talk. </p>
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<p>Huh. I’m not sure I’ve met a student who doesn’t like WPI. I know a few people who are annoyed with the number of international professors (I personally like diversity, but I respect their opinion). There are some people who simply chose the wrong school, and transferred to become an English major or something. There are also a few international students who are really obsessed with prestige and feel ashamed that they go here (note, a few) and not MIT/Caltech. But I don’t think that that view speaks to the educational quality of WPI in any way. I think that WPI is way too expensive, but that criticism probably applies to NYU too so it is a moot point.</p>
<p>Huh is right. At most schools, students love their school. Not so much with the Poly students I’ve met. Most actually recommend that others DON’T go to their school. However, from what I’ve seen from my friends who did attend there and had the same major as me, the educational quality is on par with other schools.</p>
<p>I’m talking about Poly in particular, not NYU. Most NYU students I’ve met love their school.</p>
<p>Wow, those girls sure do have it tough, don’t they? <em>rolls eyes</em></p>
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<p>Also true of WPI. </p>
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<p>WPI is very nice this way. The electrical engineering building is open 24/7, and has a stocked fridge that uses the honor system. One thing that I really like is that you can sign up for whatever classes you like, even graduate classes, without required prerequisites or instructor permission.</p>
<p>so is that an absolute nay for poly from you then?
since you say you have friends from the school… do you think you could ask them how they are feeling now since its affiliated with NYU for 2 years? It would be a huuuuugge favor. </p>
<p>al,</p>
<p>From what you are saying… i feel like its just that there is a social life at WPI, and you just have to look for it in the right places. is that correct?</p>
<p>Evryone,</p>
<p>i have no question about academics at both the schools really. i know they are amazing. its the other factors i’m concerened about. </p>
<p>Ps- i want yay’s and nay’s for each school :/</p>
<p>thanks ken
and wviking im the same
i love going to the city and hanging out with my friends so that’s one thing i am a little worried about
but i do no one other person going there next year from my school and all the pll that i have talked to and are going there this fall worry about the same thing
so u wont be the only one thinking that there
and taht might help make better friends
but to tell you the truth im worried about that too</p>
<p>I’m not going to say nay, but I would just approach Poly cautiously, that’s all. For some it may be the right school. Maybe they got a nice scholarship at Poly and/or are from the NYC area and want to stay here. </p>
<p>Most of my friends graduated the year before it was affiliated with NYU. One of the interns I worked with goes to Poly now, and it doesn’t seemed to have changed much, if any at all. I think you’ll begin to see a difference when the first NYU Poly entering class graduates. However, based on what I’ve seen on this message board, the school has gotten a lot more exposure and I imagine is transforming into less of a commuter school and more a part of NYU.</p>