Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Top Questions

The huge football games and dance marathon to raise money for kids with cancer.

Again, the school spirit is unique to PSU, but also the fact that it balances being a fun/party school with being highly respected academically. It's a great combination.

Penn State is known for their sports, education, and quality in producing adults. Many schools do not have those attributes combined. When you leave Penn State and say that you are graduate, there is immediate recognition.

I believe the university is unique when compared to others because of its large sense of school spirit. It's wonderful to be attending a university where everyone is very welcoming and excited to be there. Also, I believe this university is different because it offers such a wide variety of majors and activities. It is fairly easy for students to find their niche even though Penn State is such a large university.

The school spirit was astounding and the scenery is to fall in love with--plus, the teachers are all very friendly and are very willing to help.

lots of school spirit

It's a great school and everyone there loves it! There is so much school spirit! The alumni is so willing to help you find an internship while still attending school, or a job after you graduate. There is always something to do, so you will always have a social life. There is also everything you could ever need on campus for your academics. Penn State is a fantastic University!

Large school with great sense of pride that makes it feel small and close-knit.

The largest student run philanthropy in the world is at Penn State. For almost thirty years our students have committed themselves and have worked tremendously hard to raise millions of dollars to help fight pediatric cancer. This event, known as THON, is a two day long, no sitting, no sleeping, dance marathon. Last year THON raised over $6.6 million dollars and we hope to top that amount this year!

It's really big but don't be intimidated. If you put yourself out there you're bound to find something that you like. It's a great place to go to school and everything there is focused on you the student and all your needs are catered to.