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Everyone knows Virginia Tech for its engineering departments. While Tech does have an excellent engineering program, there are other programs at the University that shouldn’t be overlooked. The Pamplin College of Business offers degrees in accounting, business information technology, economics, finance, and more. Business management is one of the most popular majors, along with engineering, biology, psychology, and computer science. Besides sciences and business, Tech offers many liberal arts majors. Virginia Tech students in all majors have the advantage of taking classes with professors who are active in their fields. Often, students will even take a class from a professor who wrote the textbook they use in class. Some students do worry that professors get more wrapped up in research than in teaching, and with many foreign professors and TAs, communication can often be a little difficult, but most students will admit that professors are willing to take time to meet with students on an individual basis to provide extra help and advice.

At the beginning of a student’s time at Tech, classes are large (often 300 students or more) and are often taught by graduate students. It is easy for freshmen to feel a little lost and overwhelmed, but classes do get smaller as students get more involved in their majors. With professors who are leading the way in research in their field, Tech students have the unique advantage of learning straight from the people who write the textbooks and even have the opportunity to get involved in their research. While the workload may seem a little overwhelming at times, all a student has to do is take the initiative to show he is interested, and most professors will go out of their way to offer whatever additional help they can.

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naridano

'15

Mechanical Engineering

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I am at VTech for engineering, the campus is amazing and the academics are challenging. i plan to get involved in the co-op program in my junior year.

Jan 18, 2012

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gorsuchc

'10

Computer Engineering

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Just Like the Majority

Since it is a large state college, being an engineer is like the majority of students. A lot of the college is engineers and therefore it is a very good major to be in.

Jan 08, 2012

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dani117

'15

Aerospace Engineering

5.0

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Challenging but Help Is Available

You can always get help if you don't understand the material being covered, but it's hard enough that you actually have to work. Additionally, all the professors are experienced and very knowledgable in their field.

Jan 02, 2012

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Newman Library

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Newman Library This library was named after Carol Montgomery Newman, who was a professor from 1903 to 1941, dean of the academic department from 1915 to 1920, and chairman of the English department from 1916 to 1941.

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Smash A Car...Smash Your Stress! In the midst of finals week, many organizations, including Greek organizations, offer opportunities to relieve the stress that many students feel. Here, the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Kappa Alpha fraternity advertise "Car Smash," where students have the opportunity to smash a car and relieve stress.

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Newman Library

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Newman Library An outside look at the Newman Library.

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