WPI versus Stevens Institute of Technology

RChung
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:40:49 +0000

Stevens Institute of Technology has a lot to offer, including 29 majors in engineering, science, computer science, business, liberal arts as well as research laboratories and a cooperative education program to foster experiential education. 40% of undergraduate students participate in the COOP program (established for 25+ years) and many secure jobs with a company they’ve worked for prior to graduating! This program provides students the opportunity to take what they learn from the classroom and apply it in the workplace to solve real life problems alongside professionals in the industry.

Even in the classroom students have the opportunity to gain practical, hands on experience. What makes a Stevens degree so distinct? At the heart of the engineering core curriculum is a series of eight intensive design courses (one each semester) known as the Design Spine. The design courses are closely linked to engineering science courses taken concurrently each semester. Students learn how to apply knowledge from the classroom and use critical thinking, problem solving, team work, and project management skills on a hands-on experimental project.

Aside from academics, there are 150+ clubs and organizations on campus that students actively engage in to stay involved. There is a strong sense of community here! Students are constant planning something to do; comedy nights, cultural celebrations, and residence hall social functions, etc.

Overall, the best way to judge for yourself is to visit both schools. At Stevens, hour-long walking tours are provided every hour from 10AM to 5PM (last tour at 4PM) on Monday - Friday. Just walk into the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the 8th Floor of the Howe Center at Stevens.([Stevens Institute of Technology: Undergraduate Admissions: Visit Us](http://www.stevens.edu/sit/admissions/visit/index.cfm)) While you’re here, you can also sit in on classes that you find interesting, meet professors, and connect with current students.

Hope this is helpful!