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someone who likes to be involved in a big community

Any kind of person who wants to receive a higher education should attend Penn State. This university embodies a home away from home feel, outstanding sports environment, and provides an amazing education.After all, it is called "Happy Valley" for a reason.

The kind of person that shoud attend Penn State is a person who is capable of keeping a well-balanced social life along with a well-balanced academic life. It is very easy to get caught up in the party scene while attending Penn State. Attending parties as more encouraged than attending classes! It is the honest and brutal truth about most colleges. But Penn State in particular is most note-worthy of this because of its long-standing career of being a party school. And as long as you can balance both worlds, you'll do just fine!

I think anyone could attend this school and enjoy themselves. Penn State is a party school, but you can choose not to be part of the party scene and enjoy yourself just the same. Students that want to focus either on athletics or academics will be able to find a place for themselves at Penn State.

Very social people that want that college experience. The school does become academically challenged until the later year but if you want want that challenge it can be found.

Anyone who enjoys a large community, quality education, and never ending avenues of support. The only drawback is the cold, but that's nothing some warm clothing can't fix.

A hard working individual focused on education

This school is truly accomodating to any type of student, but particularly to those who are not only interested in a good education in any field imaginable, but also wants to dabble in extracurricular research, athletics, community service, etc. The school's large population enables hundreds of diverse programs to not only exist, but thrive, and anyone unsure of what they want to study would be perfectly placed (in the Division of Undergraduate Studies, DUS) where they can explore what's out there.

Penn State is the perfect school for anyone. If you do not like big crowds/classes, though, I suggest that you attend a branch campus instead of Main.

Someone who doesn't have many problems being social or talking to people. Also, if you love getting involved and making a difference, you should attend this school.

Someone who is well rounded in academics and involved in his or her commiunites.

It caters to people of all sorts. Musically talented, athletes, hard workers, those who want to feel school spirit, etc. You want to be open to big classes.

Those who love a good time, but are responsible enough to get their work done.

Penn State is inviting to all types of students. Students who are comfortable with largely populated classes would extremely enjoy the classes Penn State has to offer. The classes at this university can range all the way up to 700 students. Students who are comfortable in very cold weather would adjust to the weather in this area of Penn State. Penn State is a snow school. If you can handle the snowy weather here, you can handle the weather anywhere. Penn State provides students with a great variety of classes, majors, extracurricular activties and space to explore.

I think almost anyone would fit in here. Penn State is so large that you can always find someone who has similar interests as you. Regardless of your race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious affilifation, or economic background, there is always someone like you here. Some people feel as though Penn State is too large for them, but it's only as large as you make it.

Not every kind of person can attend this school. Students looking to get their education here should have a strong work ethic. Someone with a lazy attitude will not be able to handle the work load. Penn State has many different fields to study and would be a good choice for many students. I think that this school would be a good fit for any prospective student looking to study science or engineering. They have great programs and encourage undergraduate research.

Penn State is a place where new students are welcomed immediately as one of the gang. There is a definite cohesion that encompasses all Penn Staters, past and present. Who should attend? Any student willing to challenge themselves to find a balance between having the time of their life via club/volunteering/social opportunities and homework. You need both to truly succeed as a Penn Stater.

Someone who is outgoing and ambitious. It is easy to get lost at school here. You have to put yourself out there and find a place where you fit in. You should also be responsible. This school is a big party school and you have to decide what the best decision for you is as far as drinking.

Penn State is a traditional university that upholds many of its original values. It is a large university but that should not worry incoming students beacuse that is one of my favorite things about attending Penn State. There is something here for everyone to love.

Penn State University is a great school for academics and leading you to a great career. However, they only accept about half of the people that apply. Penn State tends to only accept students that graduate high school with a high GPA, and score well on the SAT/ACT. If you aren't someone who has scored that well in school, you may want to attend a junior college and try to raise your grades before applying. This school is advance, and if you aren't serious about your course work, you will get behind easily.