RPI over WPI - why did you?

BeanTownGirl
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:37:42 +0000

Just to clarify, WPI does not have a “forced” co-op program!!! In fact, only 3% of students use their co-op program at all! Perhaps you had it confused with Drexel?
WPI has a huge internship program - there are two career fairs and other corporate recruiting programs. Students get great work experiences through these internships, thus don’t feel the need to do a co-op program.
Also, while WPI’s neighborhood in Worcester isn’t great, it is better than RPI’s neighborhood and overall Worcester is a better city for college students.
The Projects often involve trips to project centers around the world, and most projects involve solving problems for corporate or government sponsors.
But that may not be everyone’s cup of tea
WPI’s campus is definitely smaller than RPI, we think of it as “cozy”.