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Penn State University Park Visit Report by dodgersfan21

Visit to Penn State University Park in March 2007 by dodgersfan21
(Student, HS Class of 2007)
(Member since April 02 2007 with 11 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - The program was put together pretty well. Most of my questions were answered

Campus Tour: Yes

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Definately a "party school." The students I spoke to were outgoing, but in a bit of an off-putting matter if you know what I mean.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Appearance of Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
The campus was pretty nice. Nothing that really set it about other large rural campuses.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Everything was pretty clean. Some of the buildings and classrooms are kind of old.


Dormitories:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
I saw the East Hall dorms. They were pretty gross, even for freshmen housing.


Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
It seems like a pretty safe campus. I think the biggest safety fear is drunk students.


Overall Campus Impression:
3 - Good
3 - Good
It seemed like a pretty average state school. Nothing really set it apart from its peers, and it really does not compete with top schools.

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
There's a small town, but that's about it.


City/Town/Community:
3 - Good
3 - Good
It's a nice little town. Not much to do, but it's alright.

Campus Visit Notes for Penn State University Park


Visit Description:

I took a guided tour along with an information session. The day was very well put together, and everything ran smoothly. I just was not very impressed with the school. It is not a bad school, but it is mediocre. I just felt that PSU was not as academically focused as other schools, even other "party schools" like OSU. The school pride was pretty cool, but I think for me it would get a little annoying. Also, as I mentioned before, this is most definately a party school. Just from the day I spent there I could tell that alcohol was a big part of student life.