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My debate team is like my family- they welcomed me with open arms before I even applied. Plus the school blends with the city forming a unique cultural experience.

It's located in the city of Pittsburgh but it feels like a city of its own. Once you've attended the school for a little while you get the feeling that the University is its own little world seperate from the city. The only real reminder that your in a city instead of a college town is the skyline and the two main roads in lower campus.

Well they are proud of their Cathedral of Learning, so I guess that's pretty unique. Other than that, the campus is built into the urban city and yet not quite, which I like a lot.

Pitt is the best school ever. I have no regrets coming here, and would not change anything about it.

All in all, it's a great school. It may seem hard to maneuver at first. There's offices all across campus and none of them really talk to each other (admissions, financial aid, student accounts, registration, etc). GET A GOOD ACADEMIC ADVISOR. If you don't like the one you have, get a different one. They can make it or break it. GET INVOLVED. It's how you make friends, network, socialize and build your resume. It's worth it.

I really wish I had not come to this school. They don't give a crap about their students. It is clear that Pitt is really only interested in their students' money.

It's a friendly city once again that is not too overwhelming but you will never be bored. It's becoming a better school every year, and you're graduate with a better looking degree than what you originally saw it as. Lastly, there are so many study abroad options. I am going to Buenos Aires next year. Try comparing that to some schools that want to just send you to England, France, Mexico and China. You can go really, anywhere you want.

I thought about leaving Pitt after my first semester. I had trouble finding friends, my major wasn't going well, and my roommate and I did not get along. I stuck it out though, and I am so glad I did. I learned so much about myself and about life my freshman year. I have really grown to love Pitt. My friends are there, my life is there. There are so many resources to help you in any situation. I talked to a lot of helpful people who helped me discover the major that fits me. I talked to a lot of helpful people on the days where it all seemed too hard. Sometimes at a larger school it is easy to feel like a number, not a student. I have felt that way. But there is always something to remind me that it not true, seeing a friend in the hallway, or waving to a passing professor between classes. Pitt is it.

When living on campus, you're always near a great network of people and physical resources. I didn't need to buy a printer, because I was always near computer labs, which are open 24/7. The food is excellent. Pitt spent a whole lotta money on their new Market Central dining facility, and the money was well spent. Come and visit the campus, just for the food there. Don't come here because you love the football and/or basketball team, and want to hang out with the players. The only time you'll see them is between the first and fourth quarters. Sutherland Hall is wonderful. It's high up on campus, and a little far from classes; but the Pitt shuttles will take you to class, and the rooms are bigger, newer, and better than most on campus.

it rains a lot in pittsburgh, and when it's not raining, it's probably cloudy. but for some reason, that doesn't get people down, it's more of a sense of humility that grows in you. And you appreciate the sunny days a lot more when they do come around. it's a lot of fun at pitt, the people are good, cool people. Whenever i go home, i can't wait to come back, because it's so much more fun sitting in your own house, with your friends, even if you're just watching tv.