Whitman College
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Computers at Whitman College

The computer labs at Whitman College are nice. I can always find an open computer when I need one and have never had problems with any computers. We get free printing up to a certain amount of paper also. I do like having my own laptop though.

Don't need one, but easier if you do

Lots of people take notes with that archaic -- what's it called -- pen and paper method. Some use their laptops, but the vast majority students take in-class notes with their trusty ballpoint pen or mechanical pencil and a pad of paper. For homework, having your own computer helps. There are 4 computer labs on campus that are open 24/7 and they loan out laptops to students for several hours at a time. You can save documents to the network and access them from any point on the campus. My computer is about to die, and I'm probably going to end up waiting for cheaper prices on laptops before buying a new one and just using what Whitman has to offer.

Occasional Slow Network but Amazing Tech Support

The computers in the library and computer labs are often very efficient, but the wireless network, like any network really, can be very slow when a bunch of people sign on. Computer labs come in handy when you need to print something quickly before a class. The library is always the first option. I have not yet seen a need for a personal printer. I have a laptop, but I would not say one is necessary. In addition, my laptop got a virus not too long ago, and Tech Support were really on top of it. It was fixed the same day I went there (within an hour) with new (free) software to prevent any more issues.