<p>Completely random</p>
<p>Hey people I really am in a dillema…I know computer science is kinda hard but does that mean no social life, partying, outings,sports ? Is the work given by computer science professors easily manageable ? Kindly help me answer these questions I’m attending Penn state for fall 2012</p>
<p>Comp Sci is hard but I wouldn’t say it’s one of the hardest majors. You’ll have to take a time consuming math sequence the first couple of semesters, along with physics, but you’ll be taking easy geneds alongside those courses. You may have a couple very difficult 400 level classes in your last year or two but it won’t be to the point where you can’t have a life. As with any major, you can do well and have a life if you manage your time well. Of course this depends on how smart you are too. If you think you are a decent student then don’t be afraid to take it.</p>
<p>What jtm845 said is pretty much true.</p>
<p>While not a computer science major myself, I can say with some confidence that with most/all majors at Penn State if you work hard, you can play hard too. As you can see from the Recommended Action Plan (<a href=“http://www.engr.psu.edu/AcademicPlans/UniversityPark/ComputerScience.pdf[/url]”>http://www.engr.psu.edu/AcademicPlans/UniversityPark/ComputerScience.pdf</a>) and what jtm845 mentioned, your first few semesters will not be terribly strenuous to say the least. If you put in the necessary work to do well in your classes, which is largely attributed to effectively budgeting your time (which you’ll find is really important in college), you should be able to enjoy the social aspects of college as well.</p>
<p>Sooo, yes.</p>
<p>Hope that helped.</p>
<p>Do they have certain restricitions on applying to medical school? I know some universities only allow certain students to apply if they meet specific standards.</p>
<p>^^^^ never mind about that question, I found my own answer online lol.</p>
<p>^ do they by any chance?</p>
<p>bump</p>
<p>10char</p>
<p>no one answered my question</p>
<p>Uh sorry, don’t know that one. Try PMing Federico14.</p>
<p>How necessary are sports to get into an Ivy college? I don’t play any sports or an instrument, frankly because I’m terrible and uncoordinated, but I do very well in high school.</p>
<p>@Notthereyet: Unnecessary. They can help some students, but certainly aren’t required.</p>
<p>@TitoMorito thank you!</p>
<p>Also, how many times can I take the SAT? I’m considering this November being that I’m taking a prep course in late September, but if I score badly and retake it can colleges see?</p>
<p>Was the size of Penn State something that was hard to get used to at first? That is what most concerns me about PSU.</p>
<p>I am going to UP as a freshman in the fall and got put in supplemental housing because I enrolled close to the deadline. What are my chances of getting out of supplemental housing and moving into a regular room by the end of the fall semester?</p>
<p>@Notthereyet: I’m not sure there is a limit, but usually they see how many times you’ve taken it. Depends on the application I think.</p>
<p>Syoung2: Personally, I wanted to go to a large university when I was looking. I went to a relatively large high school, so I think I just got used to being one of a large number of students. That being said, I love the fact that you can spend four years somewhere and meet new people basically every day. More so than smaller schools IMO, it’s easier to constantly meet new people, which is a huge plus for the size. It can be a pain in the butt when you’re trying to walk somewhere quickly (or if you ever need to drive on campus, yikes), but the campus is so spread out that, to me, it wasn’t a huge deal.</p>
<p>@moonrise5: If you know already that you want to leave the supplemental, you can call housing, I’m pretty sure there’s some sort of waiting list to get off. I’d say the sooner you get on that, the better your chances are of getting out.</p>
<p>Thanks, I will get to that ASAP.
Also, does anyone know what ra supplemental is?
I saw it on eboard room exchange under the type of room and was wondering what it is. I mean, it’s called supplemental but there are only two people in one room and costs less. Is it worth it? Better than a regular supplemental (6+ people)?</p>
<p>I just found out I’m in Mckean hall in east for this year. Do you know what facilities east dorms have? As in a mini communal kitchen on the ground floor for baking or something.</p>
<p>also to the person above me, I heard that RA supplemental is living with an RA until you get a regular dorm… if you’re the partier type clearly I would not recommend that.</p>
<p>Hey, I got Beaver Hall in Pollock. One question, are the floors of Beaver Hall co-ed or just the building??</p>