Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Top Questions

What do you consider the worst thing about Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Why?

Marissa

I believe the worst thing about my school is that it is not as diverse as what I thought it would have been. Although there are many students that are studying abroad from other countries, the majority of students that attend IUP are caucasian. Student however who are of another race other then caucasian, do mingle with one another and do not just hang out with only their race. I knew that coming to college would be a major eye opener for me seeing that I graduate from a high school that was far from diverse.

Samantha

The worst thing would have to be the lack of support I get from the university because I am not from Philadelpia and am really working for my education. When other people get loads of scholarships for sitting around and taking up space in the classes that i need and where they are signed up and not going. Just because I grew up in a middle class family does not mean that i dont need financial help. Which I have yet to see from this university.

Chelsea

I believe that the worst thing about my school is the partying. IUP not only stands for Indiana University of Pennsylvania, but it is also said to mean "I Usually Party." This can cause quite a few distractions when it comes to studying. It is very difficult to concentrate when everyone is so loud and obviously uncaring when it comes to the time of the night. Even though IUP is a dry campus, it is very easy to sneak alcohol in the dorms which causes quite an uproar among students.

Courtney

I think the worsdt thing about my school is location. The school is in the middle of a very small town. I f you want to go somewhere you have to drive at least a half of an hour to go anywhere.

Jacquelyn

i don't like how no matter where you turn there is someone there, it is a very crowded campus.

Isaac

Although the new residents suites are nice, they feel too much like hotels. Almost every person on my wing goes into their room and shuts their door and that's the last you'll see of them. If a new student wants to make new friends, they'll have better luck doing so in a classroom or in one of the dining areas than in the student housing. If you want to make friends in your residents hall you'll have to go door to door knocking because thats the only chance you'll have to meet your neighbors.

Devin

I would say the worst thing about the school would be the food for the meal plans available. Most of the time the qualitly of the food isn't very good and the other food available seems overpriced.

Lynne

Probably the worst part about it is the costs associated with it, which is prevalent at any college. Not only does tuition and everything go up every year, but there are a bunch of hidden fees and incidentals.

Sarah

The book prices, which the school really has little control over.

Lauren

The worst thing about my school is that it has a bad reputation as a party-school. Honestly, what school doesn't party? Also, its under-going some construction right now, which is annoying, but it does make campus look better.