Review of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
from Myerstown, PA
Do you feel you’re learning a lot?
My favorite thing about Pitt is that you don't just learn in the classroom. I've gained more life experience here in the last year and a half than I have my entire life. The professors are hit or miss at times, but the you will always take something away from each class. I'd recommend it to anyone. I've even convinced my sister to attend.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I lived in the Litchfield Towers my freshman year. Honestly, they aren't terrible. Sometimes they were loud, and I wasn't friends with a lot of people on my floor, but being in the center of campus made it easy to meet new people every day until I found my core group of friends. That, and Market Central is right beneath it, so you can go to dinner in your pj's! I live off-campus now and I enjoy it even more. There's so much to do in South Oakland!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This school is a bit pricey, especially considering there are cheaper schools who can offer you just as valuable degrees. The reasons it's worth the money go on. Personally, the experience, the chance to go to all of the fabulous museums, playhouses, and clubs, the opportunity to take any class at the surrounding colleges, and the free city bus fare (love!) make it worth my money.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
My biggest tip is to not stress about getting into the honors college. I was really disappointed when the only thing keeping me out was 100 points on my SAT. Honestly, yes the dorm is nice, but you will still have a great experience, a great degree from a prestigious school, and tons of friends when you leave.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Psychology (my major), biological sciences, engineering, are all known to be great at Pitt, but I also recommend the business school based on friend and personal reviews.
My favorite thing about Pitt is that you don't just learn in the classroom. I've gained more life experience here in the last year and a half than I have my entire life. The professors are hit or miss at times, but the you will always take something away from each class. I'd recommend it to anyone. I've even convinced my sister to attend.
I lived in the Litchfield Towers my freshman year. Honestly, they aren't terrible. Sometimes they were loud, and I wasn't friends with a lot of people on my floor, but being in the center of campus made it easy to meet new people every day until I found my core group of friends. That, and Market Central is right beneath it, so you can go to dinner in your pj's! I live off-campus now and I enjoy it even more. There's so much to do in South Oakland!
This school is a bit pricey, especially considering there are cheaper schools who can offer you just as valuable degrees. The reasons it's worth the money go on. Personally, the experience, the chance to go to all of the fabulous museums, playhouses, and clubs, the opportunity to take any class at the surrounding colleges, and the free city bus fare (love!) make it worth my money.
My biggest tip is to not stress about getting into the honors college. I was really disappointed when the only thing keeping me out was 100 points on my SAT. Honestly, yes the dorm is nice, but you will still have a great experience, a great degree from a prestigious school, and tons of friends when you leave.
Psychology (my major), biological sciences, engineering, are all known to be great at Pitt, but I also recommend the business school based on friend and personal reviews.