Justyn
My school (University of Pittsburgh) is best known for having extremely rigorous courses in the majority of the science fields, especially in the Nursing school.
Joe
I would say it would be a toss-up between athletics and research. The school has competitive division 1 teams and has one of the highest research endowments in the country, wth many industry-leading professors leading the research.
Clayton
In my opinion, Pitt is best known for its sciences and more specifically medicine. This is actually one of the reasons I ultimately chose to come to Pitt since I am a pre-medical student.
Cassidy
My school is best known for it's excellent sports teams and immense school spirit. It is also known as being academically excellent, and having something which everyone can enjoy.
Taylor
Medical and engineering programs
Rhiannon
Probably its medical program.
Chelsea
Our school is best known for its research and sports.
Robert
The University of Pittsburgh is best known for its research and research oppurtunities. There are tons of professors that
Adam
The most popular and well liked tradition at Pitt (as far as I know) is singing sweet caroline at the football games. Kids love it because at the end of the third quarter, the whole stadium sings in unison, and then screams "sweet caroline...lets go pitt" together instead of the typical "sweet caroline... bum bum bum". I'm probably the only person at Pitt I know who doesn't like it. I don't like it because it's not a very "football-ish" song, and it brings about a cheerful attitude often at inappropriate times. For example, if it's a tight game and we just let up 2 touchdowns to allow the other team back in the game, I don't think that cheerful attitude is appropriate. Also, even when we're winning, I'd prefer a more intense/pump up song.
My personal favorite traditions are at the basketball games. I'd say my favorite is when the other team's starting lineup is being announced, the oakland zoo (student section) holds up newspapers (as if they other team isn't worth our attention) and then screams "sucks!" after every player is announced (ex. Austin Rivers... SUCKS...Seth Curry...SUCKS). We also do other things like jump up and down and scream while the opponent is on offense, and distract them when they're shooting free throws.
Ally
We're best known for our excellent health related programs, great basketball, a fantastic city, and a good student life.
Lauren
Pitt is well known for research, in particular in the sciences and in medical fields. We have very strong science departments in both undergraduate and graduate schools, and there is a lot of interaction between departments and schools. We're also well known for our athletics (especially football and basketball).
Victoria
Probably our sports teams, mostly basketball.
Bethany
My school is best known for their science programs.
Victoria
The Pitt Panthers football and basketball teams and the outstanding medical programs.
Lauren
University of Pittsburgh is best known for its sports! Our basketball team is infamous, and the football games are amazing. In addition, we are a top rated school in America and well known for various programs such as Nursing, Education, Pharmacy, and many other programs.
Alyssa
University of Pittsburgh is best known for its science and research. It has a fun, safe and multi cultural envirnoment. This school is encorporated into the city of Pittsburgh, and has so much to offer, while in school or post education. the city is very student friendly. Attending this university has been a challenging and rewarding experience for me both in my studies and socialy.
Cydney
The University of Pittsburgh is bst known for its sports teams, as well as its medical and engineering programs.
Tracy
My school is best known for the research it does. It is a very research based school, especially when it comes to the scientific fields. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a huge hospital and research chain throughout Pittsburgh This school also strives for academic excellence as well as prides itself in athletics. Our football and basketball teams are nationally ranked, so we have a lot of school spirit here.
Diamonique
PITT is best known for our athletics, mainly basketball! We are currently ranked #9 in the Big East Conference with a record of 15-2. As a future medical student, I am most familiar with PITT because of the medical school and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Nicole
The University of Pittsburgh is a very intricate school, know for its studies. However, it is also known for its outstanding athletic programs...sepcifically football and men's basketball.