Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Top Questions

The best thing about Penn State is the endless opportunities they provide. Between academic, social, research and extracarricular opportunies, there are so many ways to be a part of some type of group or community. You will never feel limited. There are so many ways to get involved no matter what your interests are. There is truly a place for everyone and you are never alone. Furthermore, students are always encouraged to pursue and explore all their interests. This truly helps students build their identity and learn what it is that they're meant to do.

I consider the large student population and related opportunities to be the best thing about Penn State, University Park campus. The college was large and offered many clubs, organizations, and experiences for students to take advantage of.

School spirit is amazing. The teachers and advisors work with you to help you succeed. I am an out of state student, many of times they helped me cope with new changes and homesickness.

The best thing about my school is that it is easy to become involved on campus. Even though they're a lot of students attending the university, it's and easy to meet new people who share the same ideas and hobbies as you by joining sports, clubs, and organizations. It allows you to work your way to the top and help you with your future by building a resume from school involvemnt and creating a web of connections by the people you meet.

The sense of family from current students, past students, and even high school seniors who believe that they will be attending the school. Everyone is willing to help whether you are on campus or off it. There has been many times where I was off campus, and even in a different state, wearing Penn State apparel and another person would strike up a conversation about Penn State beginning with the words, "I graduated in..." or "I have a child that goes there!" There is no better student-alumni family.

Fall 2014 is my first time attending this school. The reason I choose Penn State - World Campus, was the flexiblilty being a spouse of someone in the military and being able to take my classes with me, if needed.

The best thing about Penn State is that there is always a place for someone. It has every niche activity or club imaginable and it is very easy to fit in anywhere without compromising values.

I love being on my own away from home. I feel like I've become a completely different person than I was in high school.

We are like one, big family.

I really like the size of the campus and it's location. It is in the center of downtown State College, surrounded by unlimited shops and restaurants. There are so many things to do around the Penn State Campus.

The school spirit and the alumni. They truely love this school and are always willing to give back.

Penn State is and will always be a family atmosphere. Students have an immense feeling of pride and brotherhood when you attend and become alumni to Penn State. There is a certain charm about the town, and the recent events there have brought the students and alumni together to try and defend the school's honor. Penn State is a quality education with great friends that last a life time.

I think the school spirit is the best thing, both at football games and THON. There is a lot to be proud of, fun songs and chants to sing, and plenty of things to get involved with.

The best thing about my school is its community feel. Although the campus is huge and many students go here it is easy to find a group of friends that you will see all over campus and who are willing to help you when you need it.

The most unique thing about my school is the pride. The student body at our school has so much pride that its contagious. What I mean by that is when I'm outside of my school in another city in Pennsylvania, I see people and children who do not attend our school and did not attend our school wearing Penn State sweaters, hats, shirts, pants etc. and they are so proud to be wearing it. Besides that the students have so much pride that on bus rides to class or to anywhere they will just break out in song, our school songs to be exact. When talking to other students about our school, I noticed they are so prideful and happy that they light up with excitement during our discussions. As soon as you enter the campus no matter whats going on you can always feel the pride and the cheerfulness the people have from just being there. Its so hard to explain because its such a great feeling and you never want to leave and I think its the reason why so many of our alum are still super involved in our school. Speaking from personal experience the pride that the student body exerts is unique to any school pride Ive seen before and its one of the reasons why I chose this school.

So many resources & opportunities for undergrads like research and travel

There are so many classes available that it's easy to find fun general education classes.

I consider the best thing about Penn State is THON. THON is a 46 hour dance marathon where we raise money for the Hershey Medical Center to pay for children to get treatment for cancer. It helps pay for houseing and medical bills for the family while the child is treated. Last year we raised over 9 million dollars. THON weekend is the ultimate feeling of school spirit, THON weekend has probably been one of the most amazing things I have ever had the chance to be a part of and it is my favorite part about Penn State.

The best thing I like about my school is the education and services. If I need any help with picking classes, school work or to get any information, I can receive anything.

The best thing about Penn State would have to be the students and alumni. Everyone is overly kind and we treat each other like a family. At sports events everyone is always filled with school spirit and we enjoy cheering on our classmates. The alumni also provides resources and opprotunities for the current students. They provide buses from out of state students, internships and externships.