Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS, USA
Public
4 Year

Kaitlyn's Review

Review of Pittsburg State University

from Dodge City, KS

Describe your college in three sentences.

after my first semester, i can honestly say that i have had some of the best teachers of my life here. there is definitely a lot to get involved in no matter what your interests may be. the dorms are nice, but the requirement to live in them isn't.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

don't buy your books from the bookstore here! they charge outrageous prices, even for rentals. you'll get less then 30 or 40 percent of what you paid back for the books. a big waste of money. order them online through chegg or neebo, such a money saver! also, don't be afraid to go to the activities they host here, they're a lot of fun!

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

my first semester classes were extremely easy for me, but they were still interesting and i learned a lot from them. my second semester is a little more difficult, but all of the classes are still very good!

Describe the dorm life at your college.

i live in crimson commons and it is awesome! pretty similar to living in an apartment and i have a great ra. the only thing i'm not a fan of is the school's requirement for living in the dorms. i work and i'm not able to just move out of the dorms for a whole month over holiday break, so i have to find somewhere to stay. if you don't work or know a lot of people, this won't be a problem though.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

the dining hall food is pretty good, but it gets old after awhile. one of the coolest things is the custom tossed salads where you can choose anything you want; they are delicious! the only issue with the dining hall is seating at peak lunch times and that they also don't stay open very late, so if you want to eat dinner past 7, you're not going to be able to.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

there's always lots of fun activities being hosted by student government and activities associations here on campus! free movies, karaoke and entertainment are just a few of them. there's also a university club where you can go and play pool or sit in the relaxation room.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

the price for this school is great, especially since the teachers are amazing and i'm getting a good education.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

every year there is an apple day that the town holds as well as paint the town red to kick off the football season. these events are very involved with the community and it's evident all throughout the town!

Which types of students will excel at your college?

pretty much everyone will fit in at pitt state!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

there are so many clubs to choose from with so many different interests!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

i don't participate in greek life, but they are very present on campus.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

i feel very safe on this campus even at night. there are emergency poles posted that you can press a button and the police will come. there are always campus police driving through the lots to check things (watch out and make sure to park in the right zone or you'll get a ticket for sure) and they will come at a moment's notice if something is wrong.