Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Top Questions

Drinking is a popular social activity among all ethnic groups, majors, etc. here- it is not limited to a particular type of student. Classes are large, particularly intro classes in the sciences, but that's not necessarily a bad thing- you just need to take the intiative to go to class, and you'll get as much out of class as you put into it. Don't underestimate the difficulty of classes just because it is a state university.

I wish they told you about the availability of different courses at the branch campuses. Because I transferred to a branch campus and then to University Park, I had to wait and take all my science courses at University Park, which has put me 2 semesters behind and brought my GPA down.

1) Don't procrastinate 2) Manage time better 3) Work and save money

i wish i knew exactly what i wanted to do. my academic advisor wasn't very helpful when i was picking my classes and when i was doubful of my future career.

I was very well-informed about Penn State before I became a part -time studet there, so there is not anything that I wish I would have known before attending PSU.

Where everything was.

How 'clicky' the students were. They do not take kindly to tranfer undergrad students, and it becomes very hard to make friends and have a positive social life. The professors are very into their research, so don't expect to get help if you don't understand something. I was stood-up by a tutor assigned through the university's tutoring program three times and finally gave up on finding a tutor.

This school is amazing, in nearly every aspect. Academics are obviously important yet social interactions and networking are major parts of the package. The Pennsylvania State offers a wide variety of classes and majors, all with highly ranked programs, thus making it an amazing place to further your education. The only problem I have is that I miss the atmosphere of a large city. Growing up around Philadelphia I have always been able to admire the skyline, thus inspiring me to strive for excellence.

I wish I knew how to study. High school was a breeze compared to Penn State. Also, I wish I knew about how many scholarships I could have applied for.

Before coming to Penn State University I wish I could have experienced more in real life that "the world does not wait on you." Penn state is a beautiful, well recognized University, hence my decision in attending the school, but with all the beauty comes a large price. With 46, 000 students at my campus, the everyday schedule is very fast paced. I wish that before coming to Penn State, that I could have been put into this "fast paced" lifestyle and given some time to learn how to fully operate in this type of environment before becoming a student.

That I belong in a smaller school.

Before coming to Penn State I wish I were taught more about how to get invlved with the campus clubs and greek life right away. I also would have liked to know more about the town. As an out-of-state student I was unaware of the downtown area and the restaurants around.

Pre-Requisites for my major and classes that I could have taken that would have better prepared me for the major.

How to organize everything. once you start college you have to learn how to be a college student compared to high school, and it's completely different.

How hard it is to maintain a gpa above a 3.0.

Too know how to get rid of test anxiety.

I wish I had known that, out of all the students that go to Penn State, that there are so many that fit with you, and it's not hard to get along with everyone. It also would've relieved me to know and realize that it isn't hard to find the 'right people' that you get along with, understand, and hang out with. Nor is it as hard to talk to professors and get help- I learned the long way that professors and other students in our classes are very willing to help and to study with you.

I always wanted to attend Penn State University. Since I was a young child I dreamnt of cheering in Beaver Stadium. I even named my dog Nittany after the university's mascot. When I was accepted I jumped at the offer to attend. I loved my first year, unfortunately it placed a heavy burden on my father financially. Since my parents are divorced he was responsible for paying my tuition. Sadly, his unemployment could not cover tuition and his chemo bills. If I would have known my dad would be diagnosed with cancer I would have attended a cheaper school.

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I wish that I would have known the amount of different student organizations and the various ways to get involved. I also wish I would have known more about the business school in general and some facts about internships, majors, and full time jobs.