Visit Report by momfirst (Member since October 14 2004 with 75 posts) Visit Date - August 2007
Visit to Penn State - University Park in August 2007 by momfirst (Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview:
No - Admissions counselors were readily available Information Session:
Yes - We attended the Spend a Summer Day program. We've been to PSU many times, but nevertheless, found this program to be wonderful. Campus Tour:
Yes - Tour by student and alumni was quite entertaining and informational. Beautiful campus! Classroom Visit:
No - Did not attend class in progress, but visited individual colleges and their facilities. The colleges we visited were warm & welcoming. They made you forget the largess of the campus.
Penn State - University Park Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent Appearance of Campus: 4 - Very Good -
Old buildings mixed with new buildings - which beautifully blend in with the old. Big trees, landscaped. Many areas for students to gather.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 4 - Very Good Dormitories: 3 - Good -
Typical college dorms of old. (not the suites that are springing up everywhere!) Although there are some suites & special interest housing.
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
We never felt unsafe...even while walking around at night. Call boxes on campus, well lit, locked dorms.
Overall Campus Impression: 4 - Very Good
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Anything you need is either in town or easily accesible by public transit or taxi.
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
Medium-sized downtown area with shopping and many places to eat. Town is nestled amid beautiful mountains.
Campus Visit Notes for Penn State - University Park:
Visit Description:
Our family has many PSU alumni. This child had no interest in following in the same footsteps. "Too big" After this visit, PSU has moved to the top of the list. Don't let the enrollment numbers fool you. PSU is large, but once on campus, it really is manageable. It may not be for everyone, but there is something THERE for everyone.
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Old buildings mixed with new buildings - which beautifully blend in with the old. Big trees, landscaped. Many areas for students to gather.
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Typical college dorms of old. (not the suites that are springing up everywhere!) Although there are some suites & special interest housing.