<p>lfk, just ignore him. There is no point in responding, I don't think anyone will take him seriously.</p>
<p>Yeah, you are right Pat. But I have to add for the sake of clarity that Pitt is about 4 miles from Heinz Field, and I think the west halls and the apartments there are probably 4 miles from Beaver Stadium. </p>
<p>Also, Pitt is integrated INTO the community while Penn State IS the community...for whatever that's worth.</p>
<p>I don't really mind the posts by jec7483. No school is perfect. That's what makes this forum worthwhile; varying opinions. It would get somewhat boring and certainly we wouldn't learn anything. That's why I'm here. To learn the pros and cons and in's and outs of the various schools. If I wanted just the positives then I need not look past the glossy brochures. With that being said, it is important to back up those comments and opinions with relevant and current information and to share in a nice way.</p>
<p>I recently came back from the Getting Ready program, and I was the only African-American! I'm kinda used to being one of six or seven, but not one out of 200! Is that what the campus is really like?</p>
<p>Heck, no! Granted, the town where I come from in Arizona is about 95% white, but I've always felt that Pitt was extremely diverse, even for a college. Last I checked, 9% of students were African-American, so I think your group was just a fluke. There are a bunch of black-oriented clubs on campus; trust me, you won't be alone.</p>
<p>I agree with PttPnthr. Summer is a little sparce around Oakland, but normally you see a nice mix of people overall. I would add, though, that the percentage of AA's in class with you might depend on your school or your major.</p>
<p>lkf725 is right. And everyone has a different level of comfort, too. No matter who you are, you have to feel comfortable at whatever school you choose. You might want to visit Pitt again - as well as other colleges - when classes are in session.</p>