Wentworth Institute of Technology

It’s all about a career! Graduated last year and landed myself a job designing and programming medical apps. I made great friends and enjoyed my four years at Wentworth. The food does suck. But the local fare makes up for it. Also, since you’re in the heart of Boston you need bucks to do anything.

Wentworth is a fantastic college. I’ve had the pleasure of being there for one year now and look forward to the next few years.
The Arts and Sciences building, Ira Allen, is one of the newest and most beautiful additions to the institute. The ground floor in the main Wentworth building was also redone not too long ago and it looks great.
From my own personal experience, the majority of the computer science/​networking professors are phenomenal teachers. A handful of them are, quite honestly, born-​to-​be-​teachers.
A huge portion of the Math and Physics professors are also great at what they do. Some of the Physics professors here wake up in the morning and piss intelligence, but I guess that’s all physicists.
The Student Service Center is pretty well run and responsive as well. Most of the forms/​requests (minor declarations, waivers, etc.) that I submit are completed within a few hours.
A big complaint I hear is that the food could be better/​cheaper. Get real, the food tastes fine, unless you’re expecting Legal Sea Foods. However, yes, the food could be a bit cheaper (like every other college), but I’m pretty that’s all on the third-​party vendor, so not really up to Wentworth. The vendors take advantage of the fact that most students have meal plans, so they gladly overprice their food – much like hospitals overcharge for treatment due to the fact that most people have health insurance.
I honestly don’t have any negative criticisms of this place. Top tier education (if you disagree, reconsider your professor choices – any and every college has its share of «meh» professors) for mid tier costs. Plus you get a laptop that you get to keep upon graduation!
A degree from this place – if you pick a decent major – could easily score you an $ 80k+ salary fresh out of college.

I went to the continuing Education program and it was terrible.
One of my classmates was working nights all semester. He showed up for the final, put his name on the paper and turned it in and told the teacher– «see you next year.» HE GOT A «B». Ridiculous! I told our adviser (I can’t remember her name) and she did nothing! Terrible. I payed a lot of money for a joke.
I would say avoid this school.

I have to say, I was surprised when I saw Wentworth only had a two star rating on here, albeit with only five reviews. I never lived in the dorms, nor did I use any of the amenities offered that people on here are complaining about, so I can’t speak to that. However, lets be honest: higher education is about, well, education. Wentworth offers a great education and prepares you for your career. The school incorporates two semesters of coop/​intern education as part of the curriculum, usually paid positions at Boston and outlying companies.
To touch on, and perhaps squash, one reviewer’s statement, «We need someone more motivated and not a lazy slacker like [Wentworth’s career services people]». They offer career help and guidance, but the onus is yours — they won’t find a job for you, you have to put in the work yourself.
DISCLAIMER: I may be biased. It’s my opinion (I know, I know, who am I?, why do you care?), that the foundation of a great school is its curriculum, not its frats, activities, amenities, and social scene. If, by the time you’re eighteen, you are still socially inept or looking for a party school, maybe you’re not quite ready for this step of your life. Despite popular belief, college isn’t for everyone folks.
To get back to the curriculum: if you declare a major the courses they offer are very specific, involve real life career/​industry issues, and for the most part are taught by competent professors. On top of that, many of the courses double as certifications and trainings employer’s like to see on your resume.
UPDATE:
Things I forgot that you might like:
–Main building and courtyard are beautiful ¾ of the year
–Colleges of the Fenway (which means you can use 5 other college’s amenities)
–Small campus, small classes.
–Location, Location, Location
That’s all for this rant, for now.

This is a really good school. If your looking for a college that is going to give you hand on learning with Qualified enthusiastic professors. Then this is the school for you! If your looking for Outstanding amenities try for Northeastern. They have made some updates but if you need a pool sigh up at the YMCA it’s real nice and cheap to.

NOTE: This review pertains only to the gymnasium and facilities available.
The facilities are in need of updating. Having to change in a room that keeps having people walking in and out is not appropriate. The only saving grace is your soon to retire athletic trainer. I think his name is Ralph? Well he’s a good egg in my opinion. I always have great conversations with him regarding a knee issue or whatever.
During rush hour it is almost impossible to get to this place. Parking is meh.

Im a sophomore electromechanical engineering major and I love the school. The classes are challenging and I have yet to encounter a teacher that «sucks». Its very hands on and they demonstrate why they are teaching what their teaching and when u will use it in the engineering field. My curriculum is heavily based on engineering design and lots of team projects so pick your team mates well! I think this is a great school and a great place to study engineering

NOTE: This review only pertains to the health center, not the college at large.
After MassArt took out their health center, students have been forced to use the one at Wentworth (or get an outside doctor.)
I’d seen two of the doctors/​nurses there without much issue, but it was just for basic stuff, like writing notes for me when I had the flu and couldn’t go to class without passing out on the table or sneezing on my classmates.
Then I started getting dizzy spells. I met with one of the doctors, Dorothy, and had the worst healthcare experience of my life. She was unprofessional, illogical, and SHOULD NOT be allowed to deal with patients.
When I told her about my dizzy spells, she asked more about my medical history. I mentioned a few things, like the sleep disorder that runs in my family, the fact that I used to have migraines when I was a kid, that I had just gotten over a flu, and also had a few anxiety problems. Then the non-​professionalism kicked in.
Suddenly all of my health and psychological problems were attributed to my weight, and the fact that she was I’m a fat cow who needs to be slimmed down. (Truth be told I’m healthy, active, and eat a vegan diet rich in produce and whole grains, low on processed foods… not exactly the portrait of an unhealthy couch potato.)
She then prodded me about my diet. I mentioned how on days I was in a rush I’d usually eat two whole grain english muffins and drink a mug of (unsweetened) green tea before heading to class. She told me that this was «excessive» and I should instead be eating a piece of fruit and water. A flipping piece of fruit? How the hell is that supposed to stave off hunger until lunchtime? She also said that stir-​fry wasn’t healthy because it contained oil. Umm. What? Having a bit of olive oil is actually good for one’s health, and, basically, f**k you, Dorothy.
Then she prodded me about exercise. I walk or bike everywhere I go, and do yoga in the morning. Apparently I’m supposed to be spending 30 – 45 minutes of my day exercising, and somehow my morning yoga and 30 – 60 minute commute via foot or bike doesn’t count. Huh? How does this make sense?
Not to mention, NONE of my health problems are attributed to weight. The dizzy spells went away after a week, thankfully.
I also feel that her comments about weight– rude, biased, ungrounded comments– could have been extremely damaging to someone who is more emotionally vulnerable than I.
After having to deal with Dorothy, I refuse to so much as set foot in the health center again. If something is wrong I’d rather see a doctor who will actually try to figure out what is wrong and how to fix it, rather than deal with someone who just wants some easy scapegoat to blame everything on. Also, a BMI of 27.8 makes me such a flipping fat cow, né? Especially since before the BMI system was overhauled in the 1990’s, 27 fell within «normal» weight.
I don’t know how a person like her can be employed in a medical or school setting, because she is clearly fit for neither.

The staff is very nice and does their best to help meet your needs.

The college is alright. I loathe the career service center. Vanecia, if you are reading this. You failed as a career coordinator. I emailed her asking for some information regarding a job posting she sent for me to applied. She simply ignore my emails. We need someone more motivated and not a lazy slacker like her.
Update — i simply sent an email recently in regards to my log on into the career center. I asked in my email to schedule and appointment to meet up since at the time I was unemployed. I wanted to see if there were any opportunities available. They never replied back to my email or even phone call. This career center needs new management.
Another Update — Funny thing, they never reply back to my last email about job opportunities but they sent me an email to continue «high education». This is ridiculous!