California Institute of Technology
- 4 Year
- PASADENA, CA
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California Institute of Technology
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- PASADENA, CA
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 133 reviews
California Institute of Technology Reviews
Rating 3.97 out of 5 133 reviews
Looks like a great college snd hoping to go there. This college is one of a kind and is evident towards my goals of pursuing a career in Cybersecurity
I was in the Class of 1996. I had such a difficult time due to personal issues. I wish someone had been able to explain to me that it is okay to take a break. That would have been better than failing out and then taking a break. Also, peer support at the counseling center would have made a difference.
Very great I love it go too good love too be there with my love one more level too go and I will be great if someone help me out my country
It’s amazing amazing school full of people who are at the top of their field and passionate about sharing their knowledge with the students.
Great school, amazing opportunities provided by all the faculty. Beautiful campus perfect for anyone around :)
The stereotype of ‘Caltech is lot of work and a lot of theory’ is not exaggerated. Good if you really enjoy doing math and science, but genuinely do not go here if you value your free time.
It's a challenging school, but one with lots of opportunities to be taken advantage of, and a research student's dream come to life.
Great academic and research environment. Amazing people all around, from students to faculty. Only problem is the administration.
Incredible place. The brightest minds working together to advance scientific progress all in a beautiful, warm neighborhood.
The campus isn't very friendly. It's hard to meet people. The college doesn't do much to support mental health. It could do a lot more.
It's been ok. I've heard students at other colleges have had better experiences. I expected more from Caltech if I'm honest
One of the greatest school a student can go to. For engineers, scientists, and mathematicians, Caltech is the place to be.
Great virtual experience. Caltech does a great job in making their courses feasible even during online sessions.
Horrible. No human should have to go through this...
The only thing that makes caltech bearable is the student life, of which there is none.
The only thing that makes caltech bearable is the student life, of which there is none.
Unless you are super super into the sciences and doing research as an undergrad, do not come here!!! The workload is just not worth it... About half of the courses you take will be unrelated to your major because of the ridiculous core requirements. The gym is lame and super far away from the dorms. Terribly party scene...
Really great food though imo
Really great food though imo
Four years at Caltech were a unique experience. I was there in the esrly 60s and it is hard to explain the effect of sitting around and talking with Richard Feynman. He was a unique individual.
What I liked was the striking environment and the involvement of the students. For first year Physics lab they had us run through a few standard labs just to experience and then they turned us loose to do other labs. One of our labs was with two friends. We managed to get a key to the old astronomy building where a solar telescope was removed leaving a many storied hole in the building. We managed to rig a pendulum to measure the latitude. It was fascinating. We were measuring the precession but got an interesting effect. The pendulum which started as a line drag showed that it was an eclipse with an increasing minor axis. Not a perfect result but one which required learning a lot. Where else would they just give a bunch of teens the keys to play with the building.
My experience so far at Caltech has been that yes, the rumors are true: it's really hard. However, if you are willing to put in the work, you'll be okay. I really like it's spirit of collaboration: students work together on problem sets, and then TAs and professors are there to help if you still can't get it. It's a pretty positive learning environment.
Some of the best (and worse) people you will ever meet. Nurses here take care of you super well, especially if you encounter the Freshman Plague. Professors go really fast and expect you to know a lot more than you're taught in high school. The emphasis on honor code makes this school truly unique.
The size and academic rigor of this institution makes it the perfect place for a STEM-focused student to go and grow.