<p>Hey folks, I really would like to attend Virginia Tech next fall as a transfer but am not interested in becoming an engineer- is this smart? I am looking at journalism/communications with possibly a minor in sec. education. I realize that this is not exactly what vt's known for but I really like the campus/school in general, not to mention the cost is relatively cheap. I know that VT is considered a top 30 school but would it still look good on a resume if it wasn't for engineering?
Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>VT is getting a much stronger reputation as time goes by driven by 1) the affluence of Northern Virginia and the quality of the high school feeder system which provides numerous IB and AP graduates to the VT freshman class 2) VT’s opening of a medical school which will help to draw strong science students who might have considered W&M, UVA, Wake Forest or the like 3) VT’s status as a Phi Beta Kappa school which helps it compete with strong private schools and draw liberal arts majors and 4) the competition JMU and George Mason provide to keep the institution “on its toes” and working lest it lose talent. VT’s architecture program is the “crown Jewel” and is ranked 1st in the nation and the football team is on National TV every week it seems so your VT degree will be recognized in California or Texas. Today, VT is a lot more than engineeering and getting better and more visible all the time.</p>
<p>Tech is a very good school. The more I read about other schools, the more I appreciate all that Tech has to offer. It’s a very tight nit group of people, with a very loyal group of alumnae. These alumnae really watch out for each other … Hokies hire other hokies. There’s always things going on, and a great downtown that is easy and safe to walk to. </p>
<p>Engineering is their top program. But their BIT program is even in more demand. From what I understand, the graduates last May had numerous jobs to choose from. Architecture is very respected and very hard to get in to. Like most schools, you have to apply to the business school before your junior year. Last year, most people had at least a 3.4 to be considered.</p>
<p>I don’t know much about their journalism, although one of my D friends is studying that. I will tell you everyone that works with, and associated with the school, is extremely friendly and helpful. It’s a beautiful place. Most kids I know say it’s a small school feel within a large school.</p>
<p>Rother8, ten years ago I would say that VT pretty much “hung its hat” solely on its reputable engineering programs, but nowadays it has grown by leaps and bounds with regard to so many other fields: the sciences, architecture, design, forestry, etc. </p>
<p>As far as communications/journalism goes, one of its most notable alumna, the national news anchor Hoda Kotb, received her B.A. in broadcast journalism at VT. She spoke at graduation last year and was a riot when she played “Enter Sandman” (the song that gets all of the Hokie faithful rocking when the Fball team takes the field) on her ipod! I know that having one notable graduate doesn’t qualify the school as a journalism powerhouse, but I would bet that program is at least as strong as the others forementioned. They take a lot of pride in educating their kids there I believe.</p>