All my professors are incredibly intelligent and always available and willing to help students. My best advice to perspective and enrolling students would be to talk to professors whether you are in one of their courses or not. Taking the time to get to know them really makes a difference in your college experience.
The courses here are intense and rigorous, and certainly teach students to work hard and balance/organize their schedules. You are always learning, whether inside the classroom or not and whether you realize it in the moment or not!
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
There are many student clubs, activities and events on campus and there is always something to do. The Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership office has been working hard to cater to what students want to see available on campus and there is always something new being introduced. The only downside is that if you don't have a car you are pretty much stuck on campus. The shuttle to Pittsburgh only goes on Friday and Saturday nights so students over 21 have plenty to do, but if you're underage then there's very little you can do those nights.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The education is definitely worth the expensive tuition. I don't regret choosing to go to this college in regards to that. When it comes to housing, however, it is not the best. Many of the dorms in President's Row have major heating issues in the past winters and have also experienced water problems. The wireless internet connection in these dorms is also very poor.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
My tips? Visit and talk to people! Sit in on classes and afterwards talk to the professors. I visited during the fall of my senior year of high school and sat in on an upper level Psychology course. I took the opportunity to speak with the professor and now in my Sophomore year she remembered me and let me into that Psych course which is impossible for sophomores to get into. Also, talk to students on campus when you visit. Ask them what they like and dislike, then see if you can handle the dislikes when making your decision.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you are a hard worker, dedicated student, and like to think outside the box, then this is the college for you. There are many opportunities on campus and the President has office hours during which you can come to her with concerns or with ideas/dreams which she can help make possible. This was how I was able to propose a new major.
All my professors are incredibly intelligent and always available and willing to help students. My best advice to perspective and enrolling students would be to talk to professors whether you are in one of their courses or not. Taking the time to get to know them really makes a difference in your college experience. The courses here are intense and rigorous, and certainly teach students to work hard and balance/organize their schedules. You are always learning, whether inside the classroom or not and whether you realize it in the moment or not!
There are many student clubs, activities and events on campus and there is always something to do. The Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership office has been working hard to cater to what students want to see available on campus and there is always something new being introduced. The only downside is that if you don't have a car you are pretty much stuck on campus. The shuttle to Pittsburgh only goes on Friday and Saturday nights so students over 21 have plenty to do, but if you're underage then there's very little you can do those nights.
The education is definitely worth the expensive tuition. I don't regret choosing to go to this college in regards to that. When it comes to housing, however, it is not the best. Many of the dorms in President's Row have major heating issues in the past winters and have also experienced water problems. The wireless internet connection in these dorms is also very poor.
My tips? Visit and talk to people! Sit in on classes and afterwards talk to the professors. I visited during the fall of my senior year of high school and sat in on an upper level Psychology course. I took the opportunity to speak with the professor and now in my Sophomore year she remembered me and let me into that Psych course which is impossible for sophomores to get into. Also, talk to students on campus when you visit. Ask them what they like and dislike, then see if you can handle the dislikes when making your decision.
If you are a hard worker, dedicated student, and like to think outside the box, then this is the college for you. There are many opportunities on campus and the President has office hours during which you can come to her with concerns or with ideas/dreams which she can help make possible. This was how I was able to propose a new major.