WPI versus Stevens Institute of Technology

RChung
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:05:34 +0000

I graduated from Stevens with a B.S. in Chemical Biology and am now pursuing a M.E. in Biomedical Engineering. In recent years, I’ve developed a serious interest in orthopedics and hope to steer my career into the medical device industry.

I chose Stevens for several reasons but here are the top few:
1-The student to faculty ratio here is 7:1 and that’s exactly what I was looking for as a prospective student. I wanted my professors to know who I was. When I applied for internships, they wrote my recommendation letters. I will be using them as references when I apply to jobs upon graduating with my Master’s degree. In the classroom, my professors always made themselves available whenever I needed assistance with coursework.
2-Stevens emphasizes experiential education. Throughout my academic career, I’ve been involved in numerous research projects on campus, specializing in biomechanics. My work has been accepted and presented at various conferences, and hopefully many more in future years. I could not have accomplished this without the guidance of my professors at Stevens.
3-There is such a strong sense of community here. I like the events organized by the Entertainment Committee. It’s a student-run organization that plans events for the entire student body to enjoy. I’ve attended comedy shows, auto shows, Broadway shows, and NBA games. Check out some of the upcoming events EC has organized for the Stevens student body this semester: ([Stevens Entertainment Committee](http://www.stevens.edu/entertainment/cgi-bin/index.php))
4—Location was another important factor. Hoboken is such a beautiful town. It is also very convenient; everything you need is within walking distance. Transportation is easily accessible via PATH, bus, ferry, or light rail. On the weekends, I often stay on campus for activities, hang out in Hoboken, or go across the river to visit museum exhibits or listen to live music. There is so much to do around here!