Pennsylvania State University Reviews

"Rehabilitation and Human Services bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University is a great gateway degree for individuals who are interested in going to graduate school for counseling, psychology or human development. This degree allows individuals who are not interested in furthering their education in obtaining employment within casework and etc. I am now going to school counseling."

"Penn State is a wonderful school with excellent teachers. The network is so vast. I graduated in 2010 and started my own business. I book clients based solely on the fact that I also went Penn State just like them! I feel that i got a good education with a lot of hands on, real world experience. My classes were also all really small, around 10-20 students once I started my main core classes."

"Penn State is an absolutely fantastic school! I learned a ton from my professors, classmates, and the many friends I made while attending school. I'm honestly beyond happy with the education I received, the priceless relationships I formed, and the effective networking connections after graduating."

"Penn State University offers a phenomenal educational experience. With over 46,000 undergraduate students and over hundreds of clubs, exposure to diverse culture and activities is at a student's fingertips. I had the opportunity to work with students from multiple departments, which exposed me to topics outside of my major and challenged me to think differently. The environment, people, and culture at Penn State are overwhelmingly welcoming, and I am lucky to have spent four years in such a great place!"

"The business school at Penn State is one of the best in the country. The resources available, and the professors are among the best in the world. I feel the school greatly prepared me for my life in the working world, and that my time there was well spent. I would strongly recommend Penn State to anyone who is seeking a strong business education."

"All and all, this was an excellent online program. If you are looking for an easy online degree, you will be sadly mistaken to realize that Penn State will not provide you with the degree. Although an online degree can be challenging, the instructors at Penn State are very understanding of life circumstances and will give you the benefit of the doubt if a crisis arises. I am a Veteran and their Veteran's Service department is outstanding. They always ensured that I had what I needed and I never had any issue with tuition payments. I feel as though I learned a lot during my education at Penn State and I am certainly proud to be a Nittany Lion."

"I enjoyed my time at Penn State both educationally and socially. Penn State University Campus is a very large campus, both in size and diversity. It gives you the feel a small city within a city. Educationally I think it challenged me to expand my thought process as well as my problem solving skills. It also teaches you how to work well in groups and with other nationalities. Socially, there is a wide-range of clubs and organizations to join, community service opportunities and of course sports."

"Overall, I love being at Penn State. The environment is so uplifting and there are so many opportunities or clubs that you can pursue. With such large numbers, you can find so many new friends. You just have to put yourself out there because everyone is in the same boat as you. Almost every professor I have had is great and will work with you if you are struggling. Watch out for TAs that are teaching the class because sometimes they don't know what they are doing. Altogether, the only other problem I have ever had was getting a hold of someone in billing to talk to them. You have to go there because the phone lines almost never go through. Other than that, Penn State has brightened my spirits and made me excited to strive for my future. Afterall, we are... PENN STATE!"

"The Pennsylvania State University system is as impressive as it is large! I first attended a branch campus after transferring from a University in Oregon. I spent my final two years at University Park (the main campus). The opportunities available to those who attend Penn State are far and wide. From what you study, to the value of your degree after graduating, Penn State offers something for everyone. Their Smeal College of Business is top ranked, and provided me with a solid foundation from which to grow my career. Penn State also boasts the largest alumni association in the country! I am now back in Oregon, and have found a local chapter of fellow Penn State Grads. I would strongly encourage any prospective college student to investigate if Penn State has a program in their area of interest!"

"I had a wonderful time at my school. The advisers are an incredible tool to use. Ask them as many good questions as you can come up with as they have a great deal of experience and are there to help you. I would really take advantage of the numerous school groups and strongly advise joining one that you find to be a good match for you."

"Penn State has wonderful programs. Whether it's at a satellite campus (I went to Penn State Mont Alto), online, or at Main Campus you will have a great experience. There are lots of opportunities to get involved with your community, other students, and even internships. Many of the professors are one of the best parts of the school. I learned a lot from all of my teachers. As a learning support student, the ACC at Mont Alto can not be beat! I did wish the learning support at Main Campus was more like the one at my satellite campus after I transferred. They did not seem as open to answering some of the questions I had or at least not as knowledgable about their campus. The only down side for me was that the advisors and administrators are not helpful when it comes to questions about your major or job opportunities after college. Scholarships are also hard to find. You have to do a lot of the legwork to find answers about these type of questions by yourself. Over all, Penn State is an amazing academic experience."

"I am a first-year graduate student in the MHA program at the Pennsylvania State University. I was an Undergraduate student at Penn State as well, and my experience was unforgettable. The large Health Policy and Administration program provided me with not only industry knowledge, but also core competencies like integrity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to network. Additionally, the MHA program has further developed those abilities and core competencies, which has better prepared me to become a healthcare leader."

"The professors at The Pennsylvania State University gave me the best support as I was challenged through my graduate program. As an accredited program, I know going into my profession that I will have gained the skills needed to excel in my career. I have been challenged through the curriculum to push myself and do outside work to better my educational outcome. The professors are here to ensure that you work hard, but they also support you the entire way through your graduate studies. The majority of the school is white students, but the graduate level studies bring together a diverse group of student that work together and support one another through our studies. The counselor education program offers a clinic where graduate and doctoral student can be trained to counsel client and supervise students. The facility provides recordings of sessions in order for graduate level student to receive the best supervision as a consoler-in-training. The facility also provides high quality technology to be able to create notes for clients and to review session tapes. This program has some of the best professors from around the nation teaching classes and working to produce the best counselors possible."

"The major I chose (bio-behavioral health at Penn State) was an excellent major in preparing me for optometry school. It not only showed me the medical aspects of the health field, but also taught me about how people's habits affect their health. Most biology, chemistry, and other majors simply just taught about disease and how to treat disease. Bio-behavioral health showed not only that, but how it is most important in our day and age to try to prevent disease through preventing bad health habits. Since there is less infectious diseases killing people compared to the past, the main thing doctors and health care workers need to focus on is helping prevent chronic diseases. Overall, I loved my bio-behavioral health major!"

"I absolutely loved attending Penn State University. Great education, even more amazing people, and helpful professors. It was a little hard trying to figure out what I wanted to do, and the Career Services Center wasn't really too helpful for me since they didn't know too much about the field that I wanted to go into. However, as for any school, I highly suggest getting to personally know your professors! It's hard because Penn State is so big but it will pay off in the end."

"I spent 2 years at Penn State Harrisburg and 2 years at Penn State University (Main Campus). I would choose Penn State Harrisburg if your major is offered there. It is a great school with lots of research opportunities and professors are always willing to help you if you need it. My experience at Penn State Main Campus was also good with a lot of opportunities to jump-start your career. The professors are open for help. Campus safety is however an issue there. There has been an increase in reported rapes during my time there."

"Penn State is a great place to further your education if you know what you want from your career and later life. It is a good place to challenge and define who you are, and discover ways to make yourself stand out amongst a crowd of many. It is a safe environment with dedicated professors and some awesome research"

"Penn State University has much to offer: a top-notch education from one of the world's leading research universities, a large (but not overwhelming) and diverse study body including thousands of international students, modern dorms, high-tech classrooms, and outstanding student support services. Penn State also offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Located in central Pennsylvania, the campus is just a few hours from New York City, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. The Penn State alumni network is also the largest such network in the world."

"Choosing to go to The Pennsylvania State University was one of the best choices I could have ever make. It was a bit intimidating when I first stepped onto campus because the classes was so huge and I was also a minority. After getting acclimated with the campus, I started joining different minority groups, where I met my best friend, to be able to be around other student (African American) like me. Although the campus and classes were so huge, I could always find someone to help me with classes whenever I had trouble with a class. The teachers are also very helpful, they're always willing to go the extra mile for their students. The positive of being part of a big campus is meeting different students from around the world with different backgrounds and trying new things that you usually wouldn't try at home. Penn State have one of the largest alumni associations around the world. Don't matter if you're in the states or out of the country, you can always find someone who attended Penn State. Being a part of the Penn State connection is like being a part of a huge family because wherever you are they're around and always willing to help. The curriculum at Penn State is rigorous and you will need to put your all in each class to do well, but it prepares you for real life and the job your'e looking to get. We have one of the biggest career fairs because employers believe students from Penn State are the most prepared out of all the other school they recruit from. The amount of work that the teachers put on students is to push us to the limits and bring the best out of us. I am grateful I got the opportunity to attend Penn State and meet some lifelong friends, I would have never second guess the choice I made to attend The Pennsylvania State University."

"Overall, I love being at Penn State. The environment is so uplifting and there are so many opportunities or clubs that you can pursue. With such large numbers, you can find so many new friends. You just have to put yourself out there because everyone is in the same boat as you. Almost every professor I have had is great and will work with you if you are struggling. Watch out for TAs that are teaching the class because sometimes they don't know what they are doing. Altogether, the only other problem I have ever had was getting a hold of someone in billing to talk to them. You have to go there because the phone lines almost never go through. Other than that, Penn State has brightened my spirits and made me excited to strive for my future. Afterall, we are... PENN STATE!"