Pennsylvania State University

Any student here is in total control of taking the correct classes for his/her major. There is no adviser involvement at all. You will basically become a number in the system.

Male -- Class 2000

The town of State College is extremely racist. Both the movies Amistad and Schindler's List were not shown in any of the 3-4 first run movie theaters. Instead, movies like Godzilla took 3 out of 6 screening rooms at one multiplex. Although the University now has a Jewish President, many of the faculty are still quite racist and anti-semitic. Students may experience some discrimination if their identities are obvious. Town permanent residents and police openly discriminate against students in terms of off campus housing policies, bicycle fines, etc. Its amazing that taxes collected by the city of Philadelphia support a school which so blatantly discriminates against minority students when Philadelphia is itself fairly integrated. The campus is majority Caucasian although slowly integrating. Amazing since is now past 2000. Newspapers should avoid hiring anyone with "Collegian" news experience as the student paper is re-known for its slanted and often yellow-journalism. The state should consider cutting off support from the institution, or at least funding a full time anti-discrimination police office to crack down and reform the situation.

4th Year Male -- Class 2000

Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Useful Schoolwork: -