<p>Im looking for parent or student who have had experience of the Mechanical Engineering programs at any of the following schools. My son is looking for a very interactive/team/hand on learning approach, good academic support due to his LD, as well as the opportunity to do internships…coop …cross over to some business classes if possible…and good Alum support after graduation. Anyon with direct impressions of these schools
please post some helpful insight.</p>
<p>Applied to </p>
<p>Rose HUlman Inst of Tech ; indianna</p>
<p>Rochestor Int of Tech; so many storms we had to cancel 3 trips NY</p>
<p>Bucknell Penn</p>
<p>Lafayette Penn</p>
<p>UC Davis, Santa Barbara, Irvine, San Diego (more theory less hand on until senior yr)</p>
<p>Cal Poly ; San Luis…& Pomona</p>
<p>Trinity Univ Texas</p>
<p>U of Colorado Boulder</p>
<p>Univ. of Denver</p>
<p>Univ of Oregon; random, no engineering would have to transfer to Oregon State.</p>
<p>Rose-Hulman would fit many of his objectives except for the business aspects. It seems like a very nurturing environment for a kid with LD’s. Very hands on approach, seems very good with co ops and internships. Very good finding kids jobs. </p>
<p>The only other 2 schools we visited were Bucknell and Lafayette. While very nice schools, I really feel that RHIT is much more of a fit for a kid with LD’s and needs a good support system. Although Bucknell and Laf would fit better for the business aspect.</p>
<p>I believe that RIT is profiled in the Princeton Review book about colleges for learning disabilities & has an excellent reputation. I have always heard great things about RIT & have known people who have graduated from there. I am a native of Northern NY. Must like snow to attend school in Rochester! :)</p>
<p>RIT is also home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the world’s largest tech school for deaf people. Probably an indication of general acceptance of those with disabilities, learning and otherwise. Internships, coops, crossover to business classes—mandatory coop is built into the program, and the business school is very good.</p>
<p>I seem to remember Rose-Hulman talking about how they’re very interested in funding student start ups and helping students getting experience with being an entrepreneur, so they may very well have a selection of business classes.</p>
<p>One of my good friends was looking for a school for her son for ME. She visited so many schools. Their favorite (the most “bells and whistles” she said) was Virginia Tech. He is a freshman there now and very happy.</p>
<p>(I know you asked about impressions of a list of schools, but I wanted to share this in case you hadn’t considered it.)</p>
<p>When you listed your needs, my first thought was UT Austin & Texas A & M. Both have huge networks after college and many, many coop opportunities. Both with solid programs.</p>
<p>Not sure I would recommend UT Austin with regard to “good academic support” and co-ops. Well ranked, yes, but hardly nurturing. Kids really need to seek out help there. </p>
<p>I second Rose. The admin and faculty are exceptionally nice there. Plus I’ve heard it’s quite hands-on.</p>