Pennsylvania State University Reviews

"Choosing to attend Penn State was the best decision I have ever made in my life. Not only did I make life-long friends, enjoy a quality education, and meet inspiring individuals in extracurricular activities, but I also found myself at Penn State. PSU offers each student the chance to rediscover his/her hopes and dreams on a daily basis. It was not until I had the freedom to enjoy everything that Penn State had to offer that I became comfortable in my own skin, confident in my education and acquired professional skills, and ready to take on the world. I cannot imagine my life today without the experience of attending the Pennsylvania State University. WE ARE!"

"Penn State has one of the largest alumni networks in the country, which is part of the reason I decided to go there. The connections you can make for jobs are very important, as Penn Staters like to help out fellow alums. It is a really big school, which has its advantages, but it is also up to the students to make the school seem small. It is possible (and helpful) to develop relationships with faculty by sitting up front, asking questions, going to office hours, and participating in research."

"I had a great experience, as an undergraduate student, at Pennsylvania State University. The content was very impactful, and it inspired me to pursue a career as an educator. The courses that I took during my undergraduate studies gave me the opportunity to take into account a variety of social elements that affect people in American society and across the globe."

"I had a great time in college. I had a good base of friends and always get along with my roomates. The work load, however, made it sometimes hard to socialize."

"Great school for academics and for the college experience"

"Penn state is so much more than academics. You find your best friends, your family. Best decision of my life."

"Penn State was one of the best decisions I ever made. The number of graduates from the school makes for a great alumni network, positive attitudes about graduates in the work force, and the school really invests in helping their students to succeed."

"I loved my time at Penn State. Supportive faculty and staff from the major, to department, to college level."

"Penn State is a great school. I have so many great memories and have met some great people. The alumni programs are awesome, the mentorship and job assistance provided is absolutely fabulous. I would recommend PSU to anyone. I am proud to have attended PSU."

"Penn State was the greatest four years of my life. It's where I met my closest friends, built relationships with mentors, gained valuable job experience and grew into the person I am today. The big school culture certainly isn't for everyone, but I welcomed the chance and the challenge of defining myself in an environment of endless opportunities. Penn State does a great job of setting you up for success in the real world, if you take advantage of it."

"I went to Penn State Harrisburg campus, mostly to save money by living at home. The education was great for such a small school and affordable. I haven't been back in years, but I've heard they've added a lot of new buildings, dorms, etc. I would recommend for anyone who is in the Harrisburg area and looking for something local."

"Great experience, make sure to utilize it all (internships, scholarships, etc...) Try to work a couple hours a week to help offset the costs. Student loans can bury you."

"I liked the size of the campus (Shenango) because it allowed for smaller class sizes - the professors got to know you as a person, you weren't just a number. Scheduling of classes was easier (at times depending on which ones were being offered that semester) because there were less amount of students vying for the same class."

"I wish I had spent time pursuing internships or positions to gain work experience. This is generally encouraged in other departments, but not much in liberal arts. It should be encouraged across the board. I graduated without a good idea of the type of job I wanted."

"Love it and all the opportunities that have been presented to me"

"The nursing program at Penn State (main campus) was relatively small when I attended (a little over 100 students or so). The diversity of the clinical experiences was much more limited due to the location of Penn State (as compared to say, a big city). However, living in State College as an undergraduate student can really be a priceless experience in and of itself. Also of note, is that I ended up not having to live in Hershey for a year (won a "lottery" to not have to go) and was able complete my BSN while living in State College all 4 years."

"I loved my experience at Penn State, it was a big enough school that it offered innumerable opportunities (clubs, sports, classes) but not so big that you never recognized people on campus. There is an incredible pride in the school and I am so glad I am an alum."

"I loved my experience at Penn state. I knew I wanted to go to a big school and Penn state had everything I could want from a school."

"I loved college. Penn State had every option I could want, and it was big enough to find your niche. It is particularly good if you want to go into engineering."

"The program has great professors that enjoy imparting knowledge. Dr. B. is smart, experienced on her field but also has a natural talent for teaching. All the professors and staff are professional and dedicated."