langone2009,
>> "While you are required to have a laptop no one uses them in class,
Would you elaborate the 'required to' part? Having a computer would be absolutely required, for reports/assignments/mail etc connected with Stern. I have a fairly powerful desktop at home, with the required MS Office, which I think would be adequate for this part. Plus I have my work laptop.
I guess my question then is, if we are not going to be using them in the classroom, where would the 'laptop' part come into picture? Is there a requirement to have a computer dedicated to Stern/Langone use?
Unless, of course, one would need to carry them to class presentations and assignment-meet-ups with group mates, which would be understandable, and the only justification for a laptop.
>>professors frown upon the use of any electronic devices in class.
I can see where that's coming from, but if required to look up some detail someplace quickly, that's when a laptop/iPhone can come in handy.
Maybe this is a question better suited for the FB page, where more 2nd year students can weigh in.