Penn State provides you with the ultimate college experience. Whether you are interested in the Division 1 athletics, the vast number of music organizations, student leadership or service, there are others just like you working towards a common goal. The University does a great job making sure that each major has an incredible support network and there are so many ways to supplement your education in the classroom through volunteerism and leadership. Everyone has a ton of school pride and the...

The best thing about this school is that it has its own downtown area. It's awesome. I pass by it everyday. Although it isn't that big, coming from a big city, many other colleges don't have one. It's quaint and has pretty much everything you need from food stores, cafes, convenience stores, bars, clothing stores (many of which sell Penn State apparel), book stores, and a few other neat shops. Overall, I look how my school is physically. However, one thing I'd change is the Physics and...

The thing I like the most about Penn State is certainly the undying efforts the community put into helping kids fight cancer. The campus, which is nestled in the small State College borough, is huge and really beautiful. However, because about 40,000 students attend the main campus, you have to bear with large classrooms and less individual attention. Education can definitely be strengthened with more doctoral level faculty. SOme classes are taught by graduate students, and I don't particularly...

Well, Penn State is a large school. Some people do not feel comfortable at these big schools and can sometimes get overwhelmed by the number of students that attend here. It is easy to find a group of friends, but you should evaluate if you easily are overwhelmed and determine the importance of small classes. I was surprised at how much I liked the large classes, as I was always a class participator in class. The further you get in your major, the smaller the classes are which is always...

I love Penn State!!! I wanted to come here for the pride, history, and traditions. Although there are a lot of students, we are all one big family. It may be difficult for someone coming from a small school to adjust here, but there is an organization for everyone and all you have to do is get involved!

It is a large school with big campus and a lot of students from different places even different countries. Football game is the most popular event on campus. When I was a freshman and sophomore year student, I spent a lot of time envolving with student clubs and activities, parties and everything related with that; on junior year and senior year, I spent more time on study because high level major courses are more chanllenge and I need to prepare myself for future career after graduation. Penn...

I love the pride my school has. Students and alumni alike are so passionate about all things having to deal with Penn State and it never fades. Because the school is so large, everyone can find a way to get involved and find a good fit for themselves. I also love the Penn State Dance MaraTHON, which exemplifies what a great group of people go to this school.

Overall Opinion My initial reaction to PSU was that it was way too large and way too cold! I was dragged along on tours with my older brother, and I could not fathom why he would want to wander around a campus in which he would be one in over 40,000. Once he started his career as a Penn State student, I really saw the value in PSU. Any time I visited, I couldn't help but notice the pride, spirit and community that the student body displayed. It really gave this large campus a small, close nit family feel. Not...

We Are PENN STATE! I absolutely love my school. I come from a very small hometown, so I was apprehensive about coming to a university with over 40, 000 students. But, within just weeks of being here, the state college area that had once seemed overwhelmingly huge, now seemed so much smaller and close-knit. After going to my first football game, the closeness of the PSU family was even more clear. School pride is so strong here, and especially in light of recent events (i.e. the child abuse scandal), such...

The best things about this school are The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, the large amount of alumni willing to help out current students/hire them, and the numerous resources and opportunities available to undergraduates. I'd make lowering alcohol consumption a bigger priority since many kids get hurt through overdoing it. The school is very large and can be overwhelming but once you get into a club or small college, that community will be small so you can just stay within it. When I say...