Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Top Questions

That I belong in a smaller school.

Before coming to Penn State I wish I were taught more about how to get invlved with the campus clubs and greek life right away. I also would have liked to know more about the town. As an out-of-state student I was unaware of the downtown area and the restaurants around.

Pre-Requisites for my major and classes that I could have taken that would have better prepared me for the major.

How to organize everything. once you start college you have to learn how to be a college student compared to high school, and it's completely different.

How hard it is to maintain a gpa above a 3.0.

Too know how to get rid of test anxiety.

I wish I had known that, out of all the students that go to Penn State, that there are so many that fit with you, and it's not hard to get along with everyone. It also would've relieved me to know and realize that it isn't hard to find the 'right people' that you get along with, understand, and hang out with. Nor is it as hard to talk to professors and get help- I learned the long way that professors and other students in our classes are very willing to help and to study with you.

I always wanted to attend Penn State University. Since I was a young child I dreamnt of cheering in Beaver Stadium. I even named my dog Nittany after the university's mascot. When I was accepted I jumped at the offer to attend. I loved my first year, unfortunately it placed a heavy burden on my father financially. Since my parents are divorced he was responsible for paying my tuition. Sadly, his unemployment could not cover tuition and his chemo bills. If I would have known my dad would be diagnosed with cancer I would have attended a cheaper school.

better study tactics

I wish that I would have known the amount of different student organizations and the various ways to get involved. I also wish I would have known more about the business school in general and some facts about internships, majors, and full time jobs.