The University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (StudentsReview)

How this student rated the school

Educational Quality	F	Faculty Accessibility	D+
Useful Schoolwork	C	Excess Competition	F
Academic Success	C	Creativity/ Innovation	D+
Individual Value	F	University Resource Use	D+
Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty	F	Friendliness	C
Campus Maintenance	C	Social Life	B
Surrounding City	C-	Extra Curriculars	C
Safety	A

Describes the student body as: Approachable, Broken Spirit, Closeminded Describes the faculty as: Friendly, Helpful

Male

ACT:35

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Quite Bright

Lowest Rating Educational Quality	F

Highest Rating Safety	A

He cares more about Educational Quality than the average student.

Date: Jul 31 2010
Major: Business - Management and Administration (This Major's Salary over time)
Pitt was the worst decision of my life. When I was choosing colleges my family ran into financial troubles so I had to settle for a full ride to Pitt's honors college and it was a terrible experience all around. Firstly, the university touts the idea that 'there is no in or out of the honors college' which is just fine for the kids that are out but a little insulting for the kids that are in. The honors college is nothing but a dorm building and an office in the cathedral. My membership in that community seemed very superficial and none of my suitemates seemed to feel like the honors college really existed. I'm sure I didn't explore 100% of the resources that it had to offer but you really shouldn't have to look for those resources harder than I did. Also the students just pissed me off. It seemed like no one was really focused. Never did I get a sense that I was among people that were ambitious and dedicated to their future. On the plus side it was easy to get A's and impress professors, but otherwise I just felt miserable that all my hard years of work in highschool were for nothing. The social scene is good enough though the campus is downright shitty. If you want to drink you will not have a problem but make sure you don't do it in your dorms because the RA's are inhuman-ly vigilant. If you get caught there is a non-negotiable $275 fine, a letter home to the parents (which is absurd), a month long alcohol class (which will be the only class you actually go to) and a judicial record. About 10% of my dorm got caught with alcohol over the year which doesn't sound like much but you really shouldn't have to fear the RA's in your building. They should be there to help you, not screw you over. (If you are pre-med please disregard the following) Pitt doesn't cater to A students. About 20 students from my highschool went to pitt and all were B-C students who took average difficulty courses in highschool. Please please please do not go to this school if you want to be challenged. I spent the worst year of my life at pitt and started considering a transfer after being there for a month. I am going into my first semester at my new school (a top 10 school) feeling like a freshman again. I can confidently say that my first year at pitt taught me nothing worthwile.

Responses

You honestly sound like such a spoiled cry baby. your first problem: business management. if you're looking for a challenging college curriculum to put all your hard years of high school memorization to work then business certainly won't offer you that. as a bioengineering/pre-med/full ride/honors college major/student i can certainly tell you that a significant portion of the Pitt student body is dedicated to their work and future. you can't let the typical college asshole/slacker affect your goals and perspectives. secondly: the honors college is not intended to be a prestige boost. it is what you make of it. there comes an age when you must realize that prestige is nothing more than a bag of garbage at the undergraduate level, because when it comes down to it, there are thousands upon thousands of students with the same grades and talents as you. in no way should your score on a timed test or your grades at some high school distinguish you as a "prestigious" person. once you've actually contributed something positive to this world then you shall deserve such prestige and respect. have fun drowning in debt with your fellow cut-throat, socially awkward nerds. finally, when you put the same work in at your new school that you did at Pitt to get an "A" and end up with a "C /B-" because only 10% of your class gets an A, 30% a B etc. then you will regret transferring. HAIL TO PITT!

I have a son in the Honors College and he loves it, loves PITT and is challenged. In all honesty Business Admin is one of the easiest majors out there. I started in it, and switched to the Sciences. This review reads like a spoiled baby. Your in College, it is what you make of it. I am sure this individual is headed for a life of continually changing jobs, always blaming the boss.

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