Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Top Questions

Its reputation as a party school made it hard to take this university seriously, but the classes I've taken are really great and I know a lot of successful people who have graduated from IUP.

Dealing with ficanial aid is the most frustrating aspect of my school. The office workers are too fast to say that the only option is to take out private loans. Although financial aid is out there, they dont make an effort to help you find it.

The most frustrating thing that I have encountered so far is the dificulty level of some of the so called "weed out" courses. The initial shock of my first test was enough to make me realize that a lot more was expected of me now that I'm at a college level. Although the hours of studying for these classes can be frustrating, it's something that I have already began to adapt to, which can be reflected in my current GPA (3.7). Hard classes may seem impossible at first, but with enough effort a good grade is possible.

Trying to get answers from people that work in the offices, not nesscessarily professors.

the fact that they dont offer much information about jobs and how to look for jobs upon graduation.

The bus schedule sucks

The most frustrating thing, to me, is when I have to wake up super early to schedule my classes for the next semester. I have to wake up around 6 am to get online and go through the process of finding classes and hoping that they have enough room. Also, I have to make sure I have the right classes to fill my prerequisites for my major.

The amount of drinking that goes on with underage students

The most frustrating thing about IUP is when it snows it is so hard to get around to classes. Some of the sidewalks are rarely shoveled and people slip and fall all the time. Because of this it's hard to get the motivation to get up and go to class.

The most frustrating thing at my school is the weather. It is very unpredictable and it is almost always gloomy outside. Rain is a constant threat, even if it looks very sunny out because cloud bursts are common. The good news is that with a pair of rain boots and a rain jacket, the weather is tolerable. Having a set of decent snow boots (good grip to ground and come above ankles) is also a plus for when the winter weather comes along. The winter weather is usually not as bad as the warmer weather.