StudentsReview :: The University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

> Search for University
 
-or-
Look for Schools
 

or within distance of city

Similar Schools
George Washington University -- District of Columbia, DC
Dickinson School of Law of Penn State -- Carlisle, PA
Carnegie Mellon University -- Pittsburgh, PA
- Survey UPG -
Critique UPG
    Undergraduate
    Graduate
    Alumni
    Professors
Add Campus Photo
Add Video!
Casual Comment
 
Summer
HS Summer Programs
Internship Post
 

 Summary 
 Information 
 Sports 
 Undergrad (19) 
 Life at UPG (Comments) 
 Life after UPG (1) 
 Getting Into UPG (8) 
 Weather 
 Student Groups 
The University of Pittsburgh Greensburg
Follow Comments
 
Request Brochures
 
Compare UPG
 
Save School
 
UPG Minibook
Link me!
Forward me!
Major: Political Science (This Major's Salary over time)
Gender: MaleThis person cares more about Individual Value than the average student.
Intelligence:
Quite Bright
ACT:
SAT:
Lowest Rating
Social Life F
Describes the student body mostly as:
Friendly, Arrogant, Approachable, Closeminded

Describes the faculty mostly as:
Friendly, Helpful

Highest Rating
Campus Aesthetics/Beauty A+
How this student rated the school:
Educational QualityD+ Faculty AccessibilityA
Useful SchoolworkB- Excess CompetitionB
Academic SuccessB+ Creativity/InnovationB
Individual ValueD+ University Resource UseC
Campus Aesthetics/BeautyA+ FriendlinessA
Campus MaintenanceC+ Social LifeF
Surrounding CityD- Extra CurricularsC+
SafetyA+
 
UPG is good if you're: (1.) commuter (2.) don't like parties or nightlife (3.) parents work here (4.) local and went to high school with all the other students here. 

If you did not fit into the above, then you should either try getting into main campus or go somewhere else completely.  I'll tell you why:

ACADEMICS: Midly challenging sometimes pretty easy..  All depends on the professor and your major.  Classes are a decent small size.  But, since it's a small campus, you are limited with variety and how many other class openings there are.  Professors are personable, but some can be hit or miss. 

SPORTS/CLUBS/EXTRACURRICULARS: Not much at all, especially at the D3 level.  Not enough people join them.  The sports teams are a joke (my high school had more talent).  Hardly any school spirit.  The gym is run-down and old. 

STUDENT BODY: Mostly commuters..  the ones that live on-campus mostly live anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour away so they leave on friday and return sunday.  The whole campus shuts down on Friday and everyone leaves.  It's also a dry campus so not many parties.  It's also pretty easy to get caught.  Most people went to high school together, but you can still make “some” friends if you try.  There's not much athletic or academic talent either.  You can tell that this school has a huge turnover rate with low standards and hardly any one cares about making something of themselves at all.  How could you be so distracted on a very small, dry, boring campus?  Not much diversity either.  Oh, I forgot to mention, no frats/sororities.  This should be a boarding school because it lacks the energy and facilities that make up the true college experience

HOUSING: Not too bad, but if you don't like walking far, avoid living in the Courts.  A lot of the RA's spend most of the time busting people for drinking. 

ADVISING: They are unorganized, arrogant, rude, and clueless.  They really don't tell you much and you basically have to figure it out yourself. 

CAMPUS SECURITY: Only cares about giving out parking tickets and confiscating alcohol.  They're not helpful if something of yours was stolen or you have other problems. 

FACILITIES: Most buildings are in decent shape and well kept.  Smith Hall is old and has outdated classrooms.  Not a bad campus if the tuition was $6,000 a year opposed to the ridiculous 11k or higher.  It's an expensive way to deal with the crappy conditions and lacking atmosphere of a college. 

FOOD: Let's just say on some days you can be satisfied, but mostly you feel like you're eating hospital food.  I don't think my dog would even want it.  Plus they have weird hours and the weekends have even shorter hours.  Doesn't satisfy a decent diet if you live in a dorm and have to rely on their crap.  There's also not much other food places on campus or variety. 

SURROUNDING AREA: Not much of a nightlife at all in Greensburg.  There are a lot of places to buy stuff and eat food, but you have to drive 5 or more miles to get that.  Pittsburgh is only 30 minutes away so spend your time up there, because you won't get anything at UPG.  There's nothing within walking distance.  Bring a car!  My best advice or become friends with someone that has one. 
 
More Comments on The University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

 
Ask a Question or add a response!
  Similar Schools:

George Washington University -- District of Columbia, DC

Dickinson School of Law of Penn State -- Carlisle, PA

Carnegie Mellon University -- Pittsburgh, PA

Ranking Similar Schools by Safety

   

Want to Learn More?
Powered by CampusExplorer.com
 

  Articles
• What is a good school?
• Statistical Significance
• How to choose a Major
• How to choose your Career
• What you make of it?
• How Ivy League Admissions works
• On the Student/Faculty Ratio

• FAFSA: Who is a Parent?
• FAFSA: Parent Contribution
• FAFSA: Dream out of reach

• College Financial Planning
• Survive College and Graduate
• Sniffing Out Commuter Schools
• Preparing for College: A HS Roadmap
• Talking to Your Parents about College.
• Is a top college worth it?
• Why is college hard?
• Why Kids Aren't Happy in Traditional Schools
• Essential College Tips
• Cost of College Increasing Faster Than Inflation
• For parents filling out the FAFSA and PROFILE (from a veteran paper slinger)
• How to choose the right college?
• Create The Right Career Habits Now
• Senior Year (Tips and experience)
• Informational Overload! What Should I Look For in a College or University?
• Personality Type and College Choice
• A Free Application is a Good Application
• College Academic Survival Guide
• Getting Involved: The Key to College Happiness
• Choose a Path, Not a Major
• The Scoop on State Schools
• The Purpose of a Higher Education
• The Importance of Choosing the Right College Major (2012)
• How to choose a college major
• How to guarantee your acceptance to many colleges
• Nailing the College Application Process
• What to do for a Successful Interview

Earn $$
Write an Article for us!
 
 
 
About Us | Advertise! | Press
Send Comments/Suggestions to: sradmin@studentsreview.com.

Copyright © 2000-2013. StudentsReview, All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer: StudentsReview makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this site, and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this site. Furthermore, StudentsReview is not affiliated with any University or Institution.

 
   

All Universities in PA

College Search

College Rankings