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The network is fast, and there are plenty of places to plug your laptop in—including a wireless network in some buildings on campus. Rensselaer has a reputation of being one of the most “wired” campuses in the country, and it is a reputation well earned. The high-speed network provides instant access to the Web and also to the RPI server, both of which are invaluable tools for students.

Some classes will require a lot of online coursework, while in others, you won’t touch your computer at all. One thing to remember is to check your e-mail regularly, though. The majority of outside communication between students, professors, and TAs occurs through e-mail, and if you miss an important one, you could miss a deadline or schedule change. It’s a lot easier than going to a professor’s office, though, so take advantage. The laptop requirement—though it can be cumbersome, awkward, and expensive at first—is really a great tool for students. Using computers to your advantage becomes second nature before Thanksgiving break of your freshman year.

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Computers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Thompc5

'15

Biology

5.0

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Computers Are Everywhere

Everyone has their own laptop because of the excellent program the school has and then they still have plenty of other computers to use. The computer center has long hours and every minute of those hours usually sees at least 50 people in there using a computer despite having their own. It's very convenient because it's not completely necessary to carry around a laptop and despite there always being so many people, you can usually find an open seat or two. Not to mention the help desk that is there for any issues with your computer.

Jan 11, 2012

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mvkumarprowler

'14

Biology and Biological Sciences

4.6

A

Computer

Computer Lab is best-in-class, network reliability and speed are very high, wireless access is always available, there is clear need for a personal computer, but the personal printer is not a necessity.

Jan 10, 2012

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Varilz123

'15

Physics

2.3

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Computers/Printers Largely Unreliable

The laptops that the school requires are great and the computing center is very helpful if you have problems. However, good luck finding a working printer/copier/scanner when you need one. The campus computers are a bit outdated and can be extremely slow. Other than the laptops, the computers suck.

Jan 07, 2012

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