Review of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
from Bellefonte, PA
Describe your college in three sentences.
Your Penn State Experience hinges solely on what you make of it. The University is bursting at the seams with opportunity, you just have to be your best advocate and find them. If you do, it'll be the most rewarding experience of your life.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Penn State is HUGE and it's very easy to feel lost in the mix. If things don't click immediately, don't get discouraged. It takes time to find the right people, but it's worth the wait.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I'm in communications so I can't speak to the harder degrees, but in my area of interest, I feel challenged and rewarded when I complete courses.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I only lived in the dorms my Freshman year so I can't say much about it other than my experience in East Halls, which is currently being completely remodeled. Not a wonderful experience, but I didn't hate my time. The already renovated buildings are much nicer so my experience is already obsolete.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
West is by far the best dining commons, but all of them have their merits. It's ultimately your personal preference based on which places serves what!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There is literally something for everyone, and if there's not, then you can make the club yourself. You'll never be bored if you find things you love to do!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As I said before, the experience is what you make if it. I've been a part of some pretty incredible things here, so I'd say it's definitely worth the cost. Other universities might be less expensive, but they don't afford you all the opportunities Penn State does. I'm not even out of school yet and the alumni network has already helped me out time and time again, which is an invaluable asset.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Penn State Football. That about sums it all up.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Any and all. I've met everyone on the spectrum and they've all got great things to say about where they fit in.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I think there's something like a thousand clubs on campus. So I'd say it's pretty good.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Avoid it at all costs.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Penn State takes the utmost care in keeping students safe and has a detailed system for anything that goes wrong.
Your Penn State Experience hinges solely on what you make of it. The University is bursting at the seams with opportunity, you just have to be your best advocate and find them. If you do, it'll be the most rewarding experience of your life.
Penn State is HUGE and it's very easy to feel lost in the mix. If things don't click immediately, don't get discouraged. It takes time to find the right people, but it's worth the wait.
I'm in communications so I can't speak to the harder degrees, but in my area of interest, I feel challenged and rewarded when I complete courses.
I only lived in the dorms my Freshman year so I can't say much about it other than my experience in East Halls, which is currently being completely remodeled. Not a wonderful experience, but I didn't hate my time. The already renovated buildings are much nicer so my experience is already obsolete.
West is by far the best dining commons, but all of them have their merits. It's ultimately your personal preference based on which places serves what!
There is literally something for everyone, and if there's not, then you can make the club yourself. You'll never be bored if you find things you love to do!
As I said before, the experience is what you make if it. I've been a part of some pretty incredible things here, so I'd say it's definitely worth the cost. Other universities might be less expensive, but they don't afford you all the opportunities Penn State does. I'm not even out of school yet and the alumni network has already helped me out time and time again, which is an invaluable asset.
Penn State Football. That about sums it all up.
Any and all. I've met everyone on the spectrum and they've all got great things to say about where they fit in.
I think there's something like a thousand clubs on campus. So I'd say it's pretty good.
Avoid it at all costs.
Penn State takes the utmost care in keeping students safe and has a detailed system for anything that goes wrong.