Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Top Questions

IUP, for me, is just the right size. General classes are large, but not too big. The largest class I've ever had was probably 70 people max. Even though there are lots of things to do around Indiana, some people may find it boring. Fortunately, places like Monroeville and Pittsburgh are close by. There are many extracurricular activities ranging from sports to community service to greek life to special interests (you name it, we've probably got it). Sometimes it's just hard to make time. The faculty is usually hit or miss. Sometimes you can get a really great professor that cares and is interesting and other times you get a professor that seems like they are waiting for retirement. Even if you're not looking for an easy professor, professor grading sites and your peers will become your best guide. As for the campus, even though it is really beautiful, it seems that it is always under construction.

I think the best thing about IUP for me is the size. I couldn't pick anywhere else I'd rather be. It's not too small and not too big. The campus is pretty and buildings are all within a reasonable walking distance.

I love IUP. I didn't get a chance to do a formal college visit or anything, but when I went for my freshman orientation I fell in love with the college. There's a main street with a lot of shops, restaurants/bars, and a small movie theatre within walking distance. It's definitely a college town, and there are usually some town or college events going on. Also, one thing that I like is that there are trees. I know that may sound strange, but after living in a city, it's really nice to walk from class to class under a bunch of trees. It also provides a cool, relaxing place to hang out with friends while taking a break from homework.

IUP is a pretty big school and the town really revolves around the university. On campus, I spend most of my time at a building called the HUB. It has a gym, wireless internet, and a food court to keep my friends and I occupied. The students that go to IUP have a tremendous amount of school pride, but I sometimes think that the university policies, especially on weather, are faulty. In this past semester, there was ice and snow all over the roads and sidewalks; cars could barely drive and it was even harder to walk across campus. Instead of cancelling classes in the morning, the admistration waited until two in the afternoon to cancel all classes. Students at IUP often complain about the food at IUP, especially at the main foodcourt Foster. My friends and I have become sick after eating certain foods, but the salad bar and some of the freshly prepared foods such as sandwiches, cereal, and the occasional grilled cheese are healthy and delicious! It all depends on what you eat.

The best thing about IUP is the athletics. I believe we are taking big steps in building solid programs, including the women's basketball team as well as all of the other programs. The Memorial Field House weight room has improved greatly with the new Nautilus machines and the free weight sets. One complaint I have about IUP is the parking situation. There is no parking and if you are inside a building for 30 seconds and come back out...there is a 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} chance you will get a ticket.

I love IUP's smaller size. It's big enough that there's a great mix of people from diverse backgrounds, but small enough to have small class sizes where you really get great instruction and get to know other students, and it's pretty hard to get lost on the campus. The campus itself is really pretty and a lot of us just like hanging out in the Oak Grove.

IUP has a lot of opportunities and i like it for now. The one thing I do not like is the very small town its located in. The school is quite large, but it still has its benefits like meeting a large number of people. On campus, I spend most of my time over friends' dorms and houses. The IUP administration who are adults (ie: not students) are very helpful to me. However, those workers who were students employed at the school's offices were not as helpful. The most memorable experience I had was homecoming, it was quite an experience having the campus full of activities and hanging out with friends. I noticed then at that time was the most pride I saw.

IUP for me was just right. It wasn't too big and wasn't too small. It is the biggest state owned school in Pennsylvania. It's big enough to not know everyone and small enough that you still recognize people on campus on a regular basis. Most college students after turning 21 spend most time uptown at the bars. The most popular bars are the coney and boomerangs. In addition a lot of students spend time in the oakgrove where most classes take place. There are benches to sit on and places to play frisbee or past the football. IUP just built fabulous new dorms. The dorms are nicer than any apartment off campus. I highly recommend living in the dorms your first year when going to school at IUP. My best experience at IUP is the people I lived with freshmen year. I lived in a coed dorm and all the girls and guys are still best friends after 4 years and we had some of the best times of our lives in the dorms. Its not where you are that matters as much as who your with!

IUP. It's got a great campus in a smaller city feeling. It's under construction for all new dorms and everything else right now, so there is a little mess of fences everywhere and buildings being ripped down/ put up. Other than the construction, it is a beautiful campus with an Oak Grove centered in the middle of it. To me, it is a size that is just right. It doesn't take too long to walk to class, maybe 10 or 15 minutes for the furthest class, and that's a stretch. Most classes are located in the same general area. I spend most of my time in Cogswell because, as a music student, I have a lot of classes there, have a lot to practice, and that's where a majority of my friends are.

I love IUP and I am extremely glad that i chose to enroll here. Most of my time at school is spent studying and you will probably get the same response from any nursing major. However, when I have some free time I really enjoy spending time in the Oak Grove enjoying a frappachino with some friends. School Pride is surely not an issue at IUP. The students here demonstrate their pride at sporting events, during Homecoming, and it can be seen all over campus. One experience that i will always remember is my first IUP homecoming and seeing the thousands of students lining the streets watching the parade.