Clark University - Computers

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College Prowler Take

Clark's on-campus Information Technology Services provides support to all students, meaning that means that if your computer breaks, someone will come and fix it for free! As for the campus network, Clark is not the place to fulfill your p2p downloading dreams. Almost every p2p program is severely handicapped on purpose during the work day. After that, net traffic caused by other campus users takes up all the bandwidth for file sharing. But, if you absolutely must have a fast connection, the individual broadband service cannot be beat. Laptop users get the added benefit of a constantly growing wireless area. The wireless network requires students to register with their Clark e-mail address and password at the beginning of each the school year and then again around February because it expires after six months.

The Clark labs are kept clean and maintained. The peak times when they get crowded is usually around 1 or 2 p.m., with that timespan increasing around midterms and finals, but if you plan correctly, you shouldn’t have a problem. Even with such great labs, Clark and the tech department recommend that you purchase a computer before attending the school. You could survive for a little while using the computer lab alone, but it would be the equivalent of ditching the meal plan too early and living off of ramen for a year. You wouldn’t die, but you wouldn’t really be alive either.

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Students Speak Out

ClaSG says: Clark University 2016 Undecided

There are computer labs and... There are computer labs and printers available, but I like having my laptop in my room for last-minute stuff and e-mail access. 12345 Computers: March 01, 2009 Report

ClaMD says: Clark University 2016 Undecided

I brought my own computer and... I brought my own computer and printer to school, so I never use the school's computers. However, many of my friends don't have computers, and some find it frustrating not to be able to use the Internet in their dorms. However, having a computer does not always solve that problem because my computer does not connect to the Internet often, and I struggle at least once a day to get wireless connection. But, with an Ethernet cable, there is no problem. 12345 Computers: February 21, 2009 Report

ClaKM says: Clark University 2016 Undecided

You can usually always find a... You can usually always find a computer, but having your own is always the best choice. 12345 Computers: February 21, 2009 Report

Clasw says: Clark University 2015 Other

There are various computers all... There are various computers all over campus that students can use and are readily available for use. But, I suggest that students bring their own computers. 12345 Computers: February 18, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Bring your own computer. If you... Bring your own computer. If you can afford it, invest in a laptop. Portability is key (i.e. for taking notes during study sessions or if your roommate wants to sleep while you work), and laptops are easily carried around from library to study lounge to cafeteria to Green (all of which locations have wireless). 12345 Computers Report

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Did You Know?

Are you a computer geek? Want some money? The Information Technology department employs students as help desk workers and desktop support technicians. They pay the highest wages of any on-campus jobs, but apply ASAP since the waiting list can get over a semester long!

For those needy Web surfers or online gamers that crave speed, Clark offers a dedicated high-speed cable connection that can be purchased through Charter Cable Company at a significantly discounted rate. If you do a lot of downloading or gaming, then check this out—it’s very worth it.

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