Worcester Polytechnic institute Academics ● Many different engineering majors that fit my engineering interests ● Mechanical engineering which is the major I plan on is the biggest department and oldest meaning there will be a lot of a development into it ● Has really cool technology in its labs like lasers and many different machines for simulations Northeastern University Campus ● Campus is very big but feels and looks like a college campus ● Looks modern and up to date ● Close to east coast to it is near the ocean which is cool Academics ● Has my major of mechanical engineering and it looks like the students do several things to help the community that involve their major ● Most of the degrees get very extensive to several degrees with a lot going up to PhD ● The amount of engineering degrees is huge and gets very extensive to things I have never heard Student Life ● Has tons of different clubs, co-ops organizations etc. ● Right near boston so it gives a ton of opportunities for jobs fun etc. ● Most of their organizations involve helping the community of boston so there will always be something to do Lehigh Campus ● Architecture looks very old but attractive as well as the campus being littered with trees gives a very scenic feel ● Feels like an actual campus where there is a nice green space ● Pretty close to home meaning it would not be hassle to travel back Academics ● Has my planned major as well as several other programs to offer ● Curriculum of of mechanical engineering is main mechanics and physics with math and computing coming to a close second which means it will focus on my interests when learning ● Student to faculty ratio is very low which is very nice for a small class meaning I can get close to the teacher Student Life ● Big part of this college is sports meaning there will almost always be a game to go to ● Has every aspect of student life,club sports,greek life, clubs, community service which means I will get the most out of my college experience learning how to do things besides community service Villanova University Campus ● Campus has very attractive architecture ● One main road with the campus behind it ● Gives a real campus feel ● Has different recreations that are up to date and funded Academics ● Has plenty of Engineering majors as well as state of the art technology involving simulations and experiments ● College helps students with ideas for research and funds them ● Because it's a religious school it is required to take a class of some type of morals ● Average starting salary of graduates is very high for people that take engineering Student life ● Sports is huge especially basketball so I would get integrated into the life of the college ● Have to participate in some type of community service due to it being a religious school ● Has a fitness center to work out which is something I enjoy ● Dorm is fairly nice and attractive which is a plus Widener University Campus ● Nice looking campus that gives that pennsylvania feeling ● 14 miles of Philly ● Nice scenery by the river with lot of trees Academics ● Has a very broad amount of engineering degrees but does not get specific like other colleges ● You can pursue several minors that do not involve engineering such as business, political science etc. ● Not solely and engineering school which is nice to meet a large amount of people Student Life ● Has a ton of events like several speakers and their own museum laboratory and art gallery ● Good club sports and tons of organizations like most other colleges-over 80 ● Recreational Facilities Catholic Univ Campus ● ● ● Medium sized school with architecture that has elements of DC Old architecture but attractive Right inside DC which gives a ton of opportunities ● Campus has nice green space as well as a closed in campus which gives it its own sense of community Academics ● Has the general amount of academics involving engineering that does not go too in depth ● Liberal arts is a huge part of academics which is ok but it seems like that is a huge focus almost more than your actual major Student Life ● Huge faith school which is nice because it will teach good morals as wells as meeting nice people who show positive morals. ● Inside DC so I will always have something to do my time there and almost never be bored ● Has the typical things of college, clubs, fitness center, and events RIT Campus ● Buildings look semi modern but there is nothing that really is an eye opener in terms of appeal. ● Campus is really large but secluded with woods and a whole host of facilities ● Close to home making it easy to travel home Academics ● Very in depth courses that get really deep into engineering and specify certain things ● The mechanical engineering program reaches all aspects of engineering ● Curriculum does not have a load of fluff each program has meaning and teaches something important ● CO-OP programs Student Life ● Campus is in NY meaning is it kind of far from surrounding things which may not be good because it could get boring if there is nothing around ● Since it is in NY gives potential for loads of events involving hiking, kayaking, rock climbing etc. ● Typical things, clubs, sports etc. Univ of Rochester Campus ● Right by river and nice scenic forest area ● Buildings look typical with no real eye openers ● Closed in with lots of green area Academics ● Mechanical degrees go all the way up to PhD which gives lot of opportunity ● Tried to go onto Mechanical engineering page but it would not allow it ● Has state of the art labs and technology ● 10:1 student to faculty ratio ● Encourages research Student Life ● Has greek life as well as very appealing dorms ● Has alot of events that are there to entertain students ● Has fun sports and clubs Univ of Buffalo Campus ● Linear campus that has some cool buildings ● Campus is near lake and Buffalo which gives good opportunity ● Very large school with a ton of students Academics ● 13:1 student to faculty ratio ● Wide array of degrees involving engineering ● Freshman classes are anywhere from 100-300 students ● Classes stay fairly large throughout college ● Mechanical degree touches all aspect of engineering in the college Student Life ● Right by buffalo so there is a ton to do during free time ● Lots of cultural events involving the society of NY and buffalo ● Typical clubs, intramural sports, etc.