<p>I am a mom of a Pitt sophomore, but I can answer some of your questions.</p>
<p>Is the Pitt campus at one location or is it spread out in the city? The main campus is spread over several blocks in the suburb of Oakland.</p>
<p>Is there a college feel while in the city? There are a number of academic, administration, and dormitory buildings concentrated between Forbes and Fifth avenues, which gives a campus feel.</p>
<p>What are the freshman dorms like? (I’m not expecting suites or anything…) Freshman dorms include several dorm room styles including traditional two-person rooms and suites. Some freshmen end up in singles as well. There are also a number of learning communities (SPACE for engineering students) and an honors’ student dorm.</p>
<p>Where do many students study? In the library, study centers, dorms? My daughter studies mostly in the library. She has not had a quiet enough room either year for her to study.</p>
<p>What kind of academic help can I get? How are the TAs? Many courses offer recitation classes and my daughter has not had trouble with any TAs. She has taken many of the classes required for engineers (physics, mathematics, chemistry).</p>
<p>Is there wireless internet? Yes and the university offers LoJac (no idea how it’s spelled) for laptops and virus protection.</p>
<p>Can you tell me YOUR OPINIONS about the engineering programs? I know a very bright young man who chose Pitt over both Cornell and CMU for electrical engineering. Pitt students can take classes at CMU if space is available.</p>
<p>How’s the city like? Transportation? Buses? The students can ride the buses at no additional charge by showing a Pitt ID. The buses also run to the airport. The city of Pittsburgh is very student friendly and a Pitt ID will also get you lots of discounts and free entry to many of the museums.</p>
<p>How’s life? Hahaha I’ll let the students answer this one.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>