Illinois Institute of Technology Top Questions

What should every freshman at Illinois Institute of Technology know before they start?

sheena

I have grown up so much during college. I've met so many people different than me. I've learned alot from them.

Samantha

I am happy to finally be in an Institution that will teach me what exactly I want to learn. I really like to study chemical engineering and physics. The campus is beautiful and the school is really concerned with the environment.

Meshiagaye

I am learning to work and tolerate others. IIT encourages students to work together and embrace other cultures. IIT encourage students to excel and willing to help their students in whatever situation they encounter. Its a warm and welcoming environment even for the most anti-social individual.

Hoa

Initially, I started my college career with the expectations, pressure, and notions of becoming a doctor. After many attempts of studying sciences, I was uninterested and unsuccessful. My true passion dealt with crafts, technical skills, and art. It was hard to explain to my parents that I did not want to pursue their dreams for me, but it was the best decision that I had made for myself. I am having the most fun while learning about architecture and being able to express myself through arts and model shops. Being true to myself and standing up for my passion resulted in having fun while learning. Thus far, the fun of the atmosphere is valuable to education because enjoying your classes are rare for many students to say.

Heta

My college experience has given me a chance to meet very a variety of people. I'm continuously discovering myself and learning important lessons about life as I go. Attending college is helping me build my future and form goals that I want to achieve. I learned to challenge myself and collaborate with others to work as both an individual and group.

Anuj

life is plety of opportunities get it and hit it what matters is efforts everwhere u go

Amanda

I attend The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). I am a Merchandise Product Development major. I love going to FIDM. It is such a great enviornment to be in. I have only been attending for one quarter, but it is all i thought it would be and more! The classes are really focused toward what you need to know to make it in this industry. I feel like i have learned so much already and have so much more to learn. It has been very valuable to attend because this is what I am passionate about and its helping me to learn what I need to, to succeed in the Fashion Industry.

BAHAR

I plan on getting a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). Upon completing my studies at IIT, I will be returning to Turkey to start my career. Electrical Engineers are in high demand in Turkey. Turkey is making major investments in infrastructure. They are investing in green technology, solar and hydropower, and in upgrading the power generation facilities and supply facilities. There is a great emphasis on power transmission and developing a power grid structure to deliver power to rural communities in Turkey. These areas have not been easily accessible in the past. As Turkey begins these upgrades, there will be a huge need for electrical engineers. I plan on using my degree and the skills I learn from IIT’s engineering program to be a part of the upgrading, and development of Turkey’s new infrastructure.

Chameka

Having the IIT experience has helped me become more persistent in reaching my goals and the desire to make a difference in the lives of others. I believe that if you want to accomplish great things, then you must be willing to sacrifice. Because of my burning desire to excel, I am set apart from my peers. I believe that IIT offers an education that gives me the power to reach my full potential in order to navigate complex ideas, the opportunity to recognize the broader needs of society, and to rationalize important problems as they arise while being insightful with relevant perspectives. IIT gives me the opportunity to prepare for the realities of today's competitive environment and also the opportunity to make a contribution that will have a deep and long-lasting impact on the world.

Charles

I just actually started my college experience here at IIT. Before coming to IIT, i attended a community college to obtain my Associate's degree in Science. My experience so far has been totally changed on what i thought college was all about. My other college was nothing compared to my current school. I'm asked to accomplish much more and I feel like im being pushed to my limits, in a good way. IIT is changing me and my life in a positive way. It is helping me grow up and also teaching me good moral values. I'm extememly pleased with the teaching staff compared to my last school, because all the teachers at IIT are all professionals and they show that in the classes and thier teching methids. IIT is valuable to me in so many ways and I know for a fact when i get out of this school in five years i will be prepared to tackle anything in my future and be prepared for my future career.