Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Top Questions

My school, even through everything it's endured, is and always will be a family. This feeling of unity and a family bond is what makes my school unique compared to all other schools. Attending such a large school may imply as feeling like a speck amongst a sea of people, but at Penn State, I feel like I'm apart of something big and that I have a special duty as a student to withhold the Penn State name. The student pride and spirit is one that is none like any other.

Penn state has the best school spirit of any university anywhere in the world.

The school spirit is remarkable.

Penn State University Park provides an almost family like atmosphere despite a campus of over 40,000 individuals. It is also in a beautiful rural location.

There is always something going on at Penn State. A lot of interesting and notable people come to Penn State to speak to the students. Just a few months ago we hosted President Obama. There are a lot of opportunities within the campus and most of them are free or at very low cost. Last month my class went on a field trip to the Brooklyn Museum. It only cost me $8 and the trip didn't count against my attendance in other classes. THON is something that set PSU apart from other colleges and it is a blast.

Penn State has a fantastic network of alumni that is unlike any other school. They help students find jobs, and the dedication that Penn Staters have to their alma mater really helps current and graduated students. Penn State is also ranked very highly when it comes to job recruitment, so our career fairs are something that most students take advatage of.

It's immense student population and school spirit undoubtedly separate it from other universities! There is nothing that can be compared to the roar of Beaver Stadium.

Penn State offers some of the highest ranking departmental programs in the country, and the Penn State name is widely known, which may lead to more job opportunities for students after graduation.

My school is fairly large which may be overwhelming to most people but I like that for multiple reasons. It gives you the feel of being in a big city when in fact you are in a fairly small town. I like being around a lot of people and having larger class sizes. Since it is a large school there are many opportunities for school activities, class options, and majors. Other schools I looked at were much smaller and I do not think I would have enjoyed the experience as much as I do now.

Penn State has a fantastic sense of pride and school spirit. At Penn State, I feel like I am part of something much bigger than myself. I am part of a thriving community that offers a one-of-a-kind experience that blends academics with a wonderful social experience. Penn State is home to many storied traditions, highly-acclaimed professors, and brilliant students who are given every chance to succeed. At Penn State, students do more than just learn; they become part of a family made up of hundreds of thousands of students and alumni.