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Some departments are easier than others; classes can be easy or hard depending on the professor, so it often feels like luck of the draw when it comes to grades. Professors run the gamut from helpful and extremely friendly, to assistants with poor english skills, to super-busy researchers, to advisers who actually run to avoid meeting with students.
It's extremely easy to cheat in classes and still do well - professors usually look the other way, and I had a least one class every semester where blatant cheating was overlooked. Many professors are very trusting, and will generally help you with projects, help you with homework, or give you extra time to work on projects.
Most people stay at PSU more than 4 years - there are so many choices, and a laid back atmosphere, that there isn't too much pressure to be aggressive about graduating, getting ahead, or picking a major. Most people take more than 4 years, and 5-6 is not uncommon. It's a comfortable life, and many people are willing to stay a little longer.
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As far as social life goes, there are lots of parties every weekend. If you aren't a party person, there is also lots of cool things to do in town. PSU sponsors a lot of late night activies, free movies, games and crafts, which can be a lot of fun. Finding people to go with you can be a problem, since non-drinkers do meet with a lot of derision on this campus.
I think people who fit in the best at PSU are social-party going types who easily make friends and don't stick too far out of the mainstream. If you are a little shy it can be hard to make friends, since the outgoing types can find more of their own, and won't take time to get to know you. I wish I had gone to a campus with more nerdy-shy types, I would have been happier.
___________________________________________________Overall, PSU has a good reputation, even out of state. Many people were impressed that I went to this school, and it has become a talking point in interviews. That being said, there are many types of PSU degrees - some are worth more than others, but overall it's a good school, better for outgoing self-promoters, but with a place for everyone.
My biggest problem here might be the quality of the students. It baffles me how idiotic/lazy/cheating oriented some students are here. I am also not a big advocate of people being able to transfer to University Park from satellite campuses and retaining their GPA. Classes are clearly more difficult at UP, yet somebody, who by entrance standards (GPA, SAT, ACT; University Park 3.51-3.90 University Park 1180-1340 University Park 26-30
All other campuses 2.87-3.35
All other campuses 960-1150 All other campuses 20-25) could have accomplished FAR less in getting to that point by taking easier classes could very well end up graduating with a higher class rank. I find that to be extremely unfair even though it does not directly hurt me in any way.
The faculty are nearly all excellent. Those who complain about their instructors have generally neve tried to engage themselves in any conversation with them. This especially applies in the fields of business and science, both EXTREMELY highly ranked departments of the university.
I've had extensive experience in many of the departments as I am double majoring and triple minoring.Initially I only came here because I was fortunate enough to receive a full scholarship. As with many others, I've come to love it and call it home. I've developed some life-long friends here and have been involved in a TON of different organizations here. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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