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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ: How tough is the Environmental Engineering program? A: Environmental Engineering is a challenging curriculum, but as our job placement proves, your hard work will pay off. Q: Are there any planned social gatherings? A: Yes. Dances, club activities, sporting events and outdoor recreation are planned throughout the year. Q: What is the average class size? A: Class sizes vary. For the college as a whole, the average class size for the freshmen year is 30 students with all other classes averaging 20 students. The average class size for Environmental Engineering classes is 20. Q: What is the student to teacher ratio? A: The student teacher ratio is 16:1 Q: Are there clubs in the Environmental Engineering Department? A: Yes. The Environmental Engineers of Montana Tech (EEMT) is a very active club that promotes environ-mental awareness. The club sponsors picnics and other social gatherings for Environmental Engineering students as well coordinating campus and city wide clean ups. The club travels annually to a professional conference where students have the opportunity to meet professionals in the environmental field. EEMT can be contacted at: eemt04@yahoo.com or, you can view their web page by clicking Club -- EEMT. Q: What makes the Environmental Engineering program at Montana Tech different than programs at other schools? A: The Environmental Engineering program at Montana Tech focuses on resolving and preventing problems in air, water, toxic waste, and land recla-mation. Other Environmental Engineering programs focus on only one or two of the parameters. Montana Tech’s curriculum allows students to graduate with a broad-based knowledge of environmental problems. Q: What do most students say about their environmental engineering education once they’ve graduated? A: Former students reported that they received an excellent education that trained them well for the work expected of them. Most of our former students advanced quickly in the work force. Q: What can I do for fun in Butte? A: Being situated in the Rocky Mountains, Butte provides easy access to numerous outdoor activities. Additionally, students can be entertained with movies, golf, dances, volunteer work, etc. Q: What is the current job market for Environmental Engineering? A: Excellent. Our latest survey (graduating class of 2007) showed 100% placement. Q: How hard is it to get an internship? A: Numerous internships are available for Environmental Engineering students. Several internships are in Butte, allowing the student to attend school while performing the internship. Other internships are located in areas throughout the United States. Q: What do I need for my dorm room? A: You will need bedding, toiletries, linen, alarm clock, etc. Beds, dressers, full-length mirrors, laundry, and kitchen facilities are provided. Q: Are people in Butte friendly? A: Yes. The community is friendly and very supportive of Tech. Q: Are the professors helpful and friendly? A: Our professors are extremely helpful. They are very dedicated to student success. Most professors can be found on campus daily. Q: Is there a place I can go to get help with my homework? A: The Tech Learning Center (TLC) is open for free tutoring from 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday. All students who need help are encouraged to take advantage of this program. Q: How far from campus is the closest WalMart, Kmart, or other stores? A: Several small drug stores are near campus as well as several restaurants. The main shopping area in Butte is approximately five miles from campus. Q: Does the local ski hill offer college student discounts? A: Yes. Montana Tech also offers ski and snowboard classes. Q: How do I find out what credits will transfer? A: Contact Enrollment Services (One Stop Shop) at 1-800-445-TECH. A: Yes. Housing is very affordable in Butte. In fact, that is one of the contributing factors to why our students graduate with the least amount of debt for Montana schools. Q: What are the advantages of a small school? A: One of the main advantages is that your professors actually get to know you and you get to know them. They take an active interest in your success at college and will do what they can to help you succeed. Another advantage is that you are able to get to know the students in your field. These friendships tend to last a lifetime. Q: What activities are popular in Butte? A: Activities popular in Butte are outdoor recreation, sporting events, clubs, and volunteering. Q: Are there any ways to easily meet students when I first arrive there? A: On a campus wide level, extended and enhanced orientation programs help students get acquainted. Additionally the Resident Life Office plans activities that help students meet one another. The Environmental Engineers of Montana Tech (EEMT) is very active in helping new students adjust to life at Montana Tech. Q: Is there anyway to talk with or communicate with a senior in the department? A: Yes. You can get in touch with a current Environmental Engineering student in several ways. You can email the Environmental Engineers of Montana Tech (EEMT), which is the student club for the Environmental Engineering curriculum. The email for EEMT is eemt@mtech.edu and a club member will be happy to communicate with you. Alternatively, you can contact the Department at 406-496-4115 and we will get you in touch with a current student. Q: If I live in the dorm should I bring a refrigerator? A: Refrigerators are rented at the dorm or you can purchase one. Q: What is the food like in the cafeteria? A: Most students report that the food is good with enough variety to satisfy most tastes. The Meal Plans are very flexible. Q: Do all freshmen live in the dorm? A: Freshmen are required to live in the dorm unless they have a blood relative with which they can live. A release must be signed in order to stay with the blood relative.
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