<p>Today, my Calculus/Physics teacher found out that I wanted to go to Rose. I was asking him questions and he said that his 4 years at Rose were probably the most horrible years of his life. He said that the only day he wasn't constantly studying was Saturday, yet he only managed to graduate with a 2.8 gpa. Keep in mind that he is pretty much the smartest person I have met. lol My question is, how many people "fail" out of Rose Hulman, and do people ever have a substantial amount of time to be a "fat, lazy college kid"? </p>
<p>On the optimistic side, he said even though he hated his four years at Rose, many others loved it.</p>
<p>well, actually lol....he was a chemical engineer for four years, but said he totally hated...i'm hoping that had something to do with his hate for rose and perhaps his not-so-superior gpa :P</p>
<p>4 year retention rate is 82% last I heard. Reasons people drop out include, but are not limited to, deciding math and engineering aren't for them, deciding Rose is too tough, not being cut out for college (I know a couple people like that who came to Rose and all they wanted to do was play video games and other stuff. They didn't go to classes that much and do homework and stuff and now they're in trouble).</p>
<p>What I always tell people is, you have to work hard at not working to fail out of Rose. There's tons of resources, the best of which are your professors and your fellow students. If you try to just make it through here on your own, no you won't be very successful. But if you're willing to work hard, the school is here to support you, even as a freshman. That's the difference between Rose and a lot of other schools.</p>
<p>Your math teacher sounds like he just didn't have a good time. Maybe he didn't fit in, maybe he didn't get out much, but I can tell you that there's plenty of time to relax and have fun at Rose, if you manage your time wisely. There's a time to play and a time to work. </p>
<p>Other than that, I would just like to remind you that your anxiety is natural. I remember the month or so leading up to coming to Rose and I was so worried that I wasn't ready, that I wouldn't be able to make it, that I would be way out of my league. I think most kids go through that before they go to college. I would say don't worry, but that's pointless. Just know, in the back of your mind, that you're going to be ok. That and come to Rose ready to kick ass and get out there and have some fun. If you're all timid about coming to college, you're not going to take advantage of the experience.</p>
<p>My DD goes to Rose and loves it for this reason.......there is alway help if you ask. Lots and Lots of help plus the students all work together not against each other.</p>
<p>From what I hear she is having fun along with a great education....but engineering is one of the hardest. </p>
<p>With that said look at the retention rate (engineering program) of other elite schools and you will find Rose at the top.</p>
<p>My best advice is talk to Nic and other at Rose and get their feedback. It truly is a great school according to my daughter and her other friends.</p>
<p>One thing they always say is that if Rose lets you in, they know you can handle it. If you fail out, it's pretty well your own fault since there are many opportunities to get help. Professors are more than happy to help out, other students are a good resource, plus we have the learning center, where you can go to get tutored.</p>
<p>As for your teacher. . . I'm not sure what happened there. I consider myself one of the dumber people at Rose, lol, and I made it through the first quarter with a B average, while I still found time to have fun and take it easy. Time management helps a lot, and I'll be honest with you, I didn't do that well with managing my time first quarter! But as long as you're willing to work and study hard, you'll be fine; believe it or not, it is possible to do while still having a life! And I couldn't be happier that I came to Rose.</p>