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Every school has its pros and cons, but sometimes it feels like Caltech has more cons than pros. Even so, students who have been at Caltech for a while agree that the positives outweigh the negatives. Although students here are always complaining about the workload, the lack of girls, boys who don’t shower, non-English proficient TAs, scheduling difficulties, the lack of sleep, and much more, the students here are generally happy. Students who come here know that they are getting a top-notch education for the price of a few years of insanity. They also know what they are getting themselves into before they come—a lot of hard work. Many students here do not want to be anywhere else. Where else could they find the camaraderie, traditions, research experience, opportunity to meet famous scientists, and hundreds of people who are interested in math and science?

Though many students lose sight of the future and become rather bitter for a period of time (after second term sophomore year), most realize that they are glad they “suffered” because they have learned so much, and now they know what they want from life. Tech is a much easier place once students have finished the required core classes and are taking classes in their respective majors. By this time, most students have found their niches, know what their professors expect from them (in terms of academic performance), and have made friends and support groups. Most students look back at Tech and realize that the time spent studying hard and hardly partying was worth every penny and every hour.

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Transportation at California Institute of Technology

alishamedrano

'13

Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)

3.5

B

Your Own Car or Public Buses

These two are the best forms of transportation, they offer bus services but only until a certain hour so it is nice to have your own car. They do offer taxes but they are rarely used in this town so prices can be a bit pricey.

Jan 05, 2012

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Campus Strictness at California Institute of Technology

alishamedrano

'13

Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)

4.6

A

Very Laid Back

They are very laid back, most students are excited to be going to school and don't cause problems. There are no dorms or anything so there is really no need to have a very strict punishment rule, everyone comes to school and leaves as soon as the classes are over with for that day.

Jan 05, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at California Institute of Technology

alishamedrano

'13

Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)

4.6

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Applebees

I really like to eat here, they have great food and give you a good amount for the price. They also have very good deserts and drinks to choose from, such as teas, shakes, sodas and other types as well. Its open late so its perfect if you are taking the night classes..

Jan 05, 2012

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