Babson College - Computers

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Technology is a very important aspect in any business environment, and Babson is very good about getting the newest computers, software, and other hardware. Babson makes sure to educate students about information technology in their first-year classes and gives them the option to take more advanced classes on management information systems (classes that emphasize how to build a Web page or set up a managerial computer program). Technology has been updated constantly at Babson. The installation of wireless Internet access in all dorms has improved not only the social college life but also the academic life at Babson. Now, students are free to walk around their dorm and complete assignments in groups or with a friens and no longer have to worry about finding an outlet for their Internet cable. Laptops are also distributed to first-year students in the fall. Babson’s two-year laptop renewal system works because students get a new laptop every two years, which isn't something to complain about when you are not paying for it out of your own pocket.

It takes approximately a month for an average student to get accustomed to the type and amount of work that’s required to be done on a computer, which are used in class for taking notes, building financial statements, and quantitative project analyses. Since everyone owns a computer, the labs are mostly empty—even the updated 24-hour computer lab is underused. This may be considered a waste of space by the higher administration, but Babson students actually enjoy utilizing these computers for free printing of materials at their own leisure. They are seldom used in rhetoric classes but are always great for typing papers. Computers are more than just machines here—they are an integral part of life.

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bentley333 says: Babson College 2011 Business

Good Laptops Included in Tuition, Internet Speed Okay A- Wireless connectivity all over campus, speeds could definitely be better. Downloading and streaming speeds get quite slow during times when many people are online all at once. Laptops are included in tuition and you get a new one after sophomore year, which is great. It must be given back at end of senior year. The laptops are very high quality and the IT department is good with fixing problems. Most people get charged $100 for physical damage by end of 2 year span, but this is definitely avoidable. Network printers in library are good and free. 12345 Computers: March 02, 2010 Report

Anonymous says:

Obviously, one should not bring... Obviously, one should not bring their own computer since we are given beautiful laptops. Accessories such as a mouse, printer and speakers make it easier to compute. Labs are great, though, and do not appear to be crowded. The network is good and only has occasional problems, which is expected anyway. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

There are always spaces available... There are always spaces available in the computer lab; there is no need to bring along your laptop. Even during finals week, when everyone is in the lab printing out the semester’s readings, computers are available. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Computer labs are not often... Computer labs are not often crowded. Now that we have wireless in the dorms, it is very easy to get online. It isn’t necessary to bring your own computer, because we are given one, but I do know people who bring their own. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Babson provides all its students... Babson provides all its students with the same laptops, so it is not hard to carry your own computer around. The library is seldom completely full, and I can always find an open computer to print my homework from, even if it’s five minutes before class starts. And if the class is at Olin (the graduate school), there is a large computer lab on the first floor that I’ve used before. This huge accessibility to computers is especially helpful when your presentation group forgets to print out slides and you need to run to a lab and print it out during class. 12345 Computers Report

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