Review of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
from Philadelphia, PA
Do you feel you’re learning a lot?
The professors who teach at Pitt are some of the most wonderful, helpful, and amazing people I have met so far. They genuinely care about their students and their well-being. Not only do they teach the material for class, but they are always open to helping students learn outside of the classroom. The OCC (Outside the Classroom Curriculum) program at Pitt is a unique way to learn valuable life skills while also working towards a degree.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I definitely love being at Pitt! The city offers so many interesting opportunities for people of all types. There is ALWAYS something fun happening on and off campus, and it's never hard to look for (no matter what you're interested in).
Everyone I've met so far has been extremely welcoming and open to meeting new friends, so it's never hard to find people to have a good time with.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The Pitt experience is priceless. The area is a perfect balance between the rush of the city and the warmth of a small community. I've never felt limited to only a few options, because there are so many different things that Pitt can offer: sports teams, undergraduate research, safe city life, and great food are just a couple of the benefits. Also, Pittsburgh in general is a college town, so you always have the opportunity to meet students from other schools; we also have an affiliation with Carnegie Mellon, so students can cross-register for classes there or even work with professors/other students. It's definitely worth the number on the price tag.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make a visit so you can get your own feel of the campus to see if it's right for you. Always be open to trying out something new, because you never know where it can take you. Don't get tied down by the way you think college is supposed to be- college is what you make of it. And one more thing: Don't be afraid to meet new people.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anyone who enjoys the city (and even if you're a rural/suburban kind of person, I firmly believe Pitt has something for everyone); sports fan; science major or pre-med (Pitt can offer solid programs for any major, but it's exceptionally strong is the science and medical fields); adventurous (There's always somewhere to explore!)
The professors who teach at Pitt are some of the most wonderful, helpful, and amazing people I have met so far. They genuinely care about their students and their well-being. Not only do they teach the material for class, but they are always open to helping students learn outside of the classroom. The OCC (Outside the Classroom Curriculum) program at Pitt is a unique way to learn valuable life skills while also working towards a degree.
I definitely love being at Pitt! The city offers so many interesting opportunities for people of all types. There is ALWAYS something fun happening on and off campus, and it's never hard to look for (no matter what you're interested in). Everyone I've met so far has been extremely welcoming and open to meeting new friends, so it's never hard to find people to have a good time with.
The Pitt experience is priceless. The area is a perfect balance between the rush of the city and the warmth of a small community. I've never felt limited to only a few options, because there are so many different things that Pitt can offer: sports teams, undergraduate research, safe city life, and great food are just a couple of the benefits. Also, Pittsburgh in general is a college town, so you always have the opportunity to meet students from other schools; we also have an affiliation with Carnegie Mellon, so students can cross-register for classes there or even work with professors/other students. It's definitely worth the number on the price tag.
Make a visit so you can get your own feel of the campus to see if it's right for you. Always be open to trying out something new, because you never know where it can take you. Don't get tied down by the way you think college is supposed to be- college is what you make of it. And one more thing: Don't be afraid to meet new people.
Anyone who enjoys the city (and even if you're a rural/suburban kind of person, I firmly believe Pitt has something for everyone); sports fan; science major or pre-med (Pitt can offer solid programs for any major, but it's exceptionally strong is the science and medical fields); adventurous (There's always somewhere to explore!)