<p>Penn State is a big school and it would be very easy to get lost among the mass of students. The trick is to get involved in something ASAP to help you meet people and get involved in campus activities - Greek life, intramural sports, marching/pep band, clubs, arts, volunteer groups, etc. For my son it was the band (and to a smaller degree the honors college) and that really made the difference for him. </p>
<p>Note: this advice goes for any campus, but especially big ones.</p>