Review of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
from Mars, PA
Describe your college in three sentences.
Penn State Behrend is great its big enough to offer a lot of things smaller campuses can't while still being small enough for a lot of individual attention. The staff is always very nice and helpful. It's always a fun time there, Can't wait to go back in the fall.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Come prepared, bring your winter gear the winters in erie can be brutal. Make sure you bring a variety of clothes because the weather is pretty bipolar and unpredictable. Apply here before any other branch campus of Penn State this one is the best
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Academics are take very seriously, the professors are very helpful and always have office hours. There is also very helpful free tutoring programs, and help sessions for every subject.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is great, the coordinators are helpful with solving problems, the RA's are very nice and are usually more worried about safety than getting people in trouble. I met most of my good friends in my dorm. Dorm life is great.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Food is good, there are 2 main options on campus Dobbin's which is all you can eat and is the best for the money, and Bruno's which is more of an al a carte pay per item kind of thing. Both have pretty good food but honestly its no 5 star restaurant but you can live off it
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
School sponsored events,
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
For the money you spend you recieve a rich college experiance, and are a graduate of Penn State one of the most recognized names of any college. That's some bang for your buck.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
At Behrend we have amazing amounts of woods and wildlife surrounding us. Walking right off campus you can go to an area that we call the gorge where you can swim, hike, run, and do a whole bunch of outdoor activities.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who are content hanging out with people and like the winter and the woods.. because unfortunately there isn't any fun places in walking distance you have to drive to most of them.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a lot of clubs, intramural sports, and fun activities to do at behrend.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek life is average we have a few fraternities and sororities who are very involved in the school, and have great events and parties.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Safety is a huge thing at Behrend, there is emergency help buttons everywhere and call boxes on most doors and entryways. Campus Safety Officers are Amazing, they are always on patrol and are more worried about your safety not trying to get you into trouble
Penn State Behrend is great its big enough to offer a lot of things smaller campuses can't while still being small enough for a lot of individual attention. The staff is always very nice and helpful. It's always a fun time there, Can't wait to go back in the fall.
Come prepared, bring your winter gear the winters in erie can be brutal. Make sure you bring a variety of clothes because the weather is pretty bipolar and unpredictable. Apply here before any other branch campus of Penn State this one is the best
Academics are take very seriously, the professors are very helpful and always have office hours. There is also very helpful free tutoring programs, and help sessions for every subject.
Dorm life is great, the coordinators are helpful with solving problems, the RA's are very nice and are usually more worried about safety than getting people in trouble. I met most of my good friends in my dorm. Dorm life is great.
Food is good, there are 2 main options on campus Dobbin's which is all you can eat and is the best for the money, and Bruno's which is more of an al a carte pay per item kind of thing. Both have pretty good food but honestly its no 5 star restaurant but you can live off it
School sponsored events,
For the money you spend you recieve a rich college experiance, and are a graduate of Penn State one of the most recognized names of any college. That's some bang for your buck.
At Behrend we have amazing amounts of woods and wildlife surrounding us. Walking right off campus you can go to an area that we call the gorge where you can swim, hike, run, and do a whole bunch of outdoor activities.
Students who are content hanging out with people and like the winter and the woods.. because unfortunately there isn't any fun places in walking distance you have to drive to most of them.
There are a lot of clubs, intramural sports, and fun activities to do at behrend.
Greek life is average we have a few fraternities and sororities who are very involved in the school, and have great events and parties.
Safety is a huge thing at Behrend, there is emergency help buttons everywhere and call boxes on most doors and entryways. Campus Safety Officers are Amazing, they are always on patrol and are more worried about your safety not trying to get you into trouble