<p>I realize there's another thread like this, but if you didn't get your question answered or whatever, ask away in this one. I'm currently a freshman at UP, so I know what all of you are going through (and WILL go through very soon if you pick Penn State). Ask away...</p>
<p>How does the entrance-to-major process work?</p>
<p>Haha figures the first question is something I don’t know too much about. Anyways, I think it really depends upon the college you’re going into: I know mine (Earth and Mineral Sciences) you declare sometime sophomore year; whereas the business school (depending upon the program) you take prescribed classes and apply into the programs and start the hard-core classes junior year, technically you’re in DUS (I think). I’d really suggest consulting to Penn State website, or more specifically the website of the program itself you’re interested in.</p>
<p>My D and I are planning a visit to the Univ Park Campus in 2 weeks. She is aud for MT and I was hoping you could give us some good restaurant choices to eat that might give her a flavor of the campus. What places are a must see? She will be auditioning all day on Saturday but we have some free time that Friday. Thanks!</p>
<p>Sounds like her visit coincides with State Patty’s, don’t let that influence her decision (either way) considering most of the campus will be at its worst. Food-wise, I’d definitely suggest The Corner Room Restaurant right on College Ave., the food there is great. Obviously get ice-cream at the Creamery as well. Honestly there are a ton of amazing food places in and around town, and lots of different types and flavors too. I’d look around here ([State</a> College, PA - Dining, Restaurants, Menu, Menus](<a href=“http://www.statecollege.com/dining/]State”>Restaurants in State College, PA | StateCollege.com Dining Guide)) for a more comprehensive list.</p>
<p>LOL. I’m just messing with you i’m in the Entrance to Major pool now. But you actually answered that pretty well for a freshman ;)</p>
<p>Haha that was actually my first thought: “Wow someone must be messin with me” but I answered anyway. Thanks though, I guess I remembered a decent amount of stuff from the visits.</p>
<p>This might be a stupid question… but how many classes does the average student take for each semester?</p>
<p>Usually it’s around 15-16 credits, which is about five classes. I took 18 credits first semester and didn’t feel too too overwhelmed by it all, but obviously it might not be the same for everyone.</p>
<p>Hey. So I just paid my deposit yesterday (yayyyy!) and I’m so excited to start in the fall. The only problem now is choosing where to live. I am a business major so idealy, I should live in North. But-I’m extremely outgoing and I want to live in East because I want to meet people the dorms are the second closest to business! My sister was a freshman last year and having friendships are important to her as well and she said living in North was not the best option for that area of interest. I know East is loud and sometimes overwhelming but I am completely willing to live there. On the other hand, North has beautiful dorms. I dont know what to do! I want to have friends; that’s number 1. </p>
<p>Thankss</p>
<p>I live in Pollock because I wanted to get away from the aforementioned noise and such, but I’ve been to East enough because of my friends who live there. I would definitely say live in East: like you said, the walk isn’t that far at all (compared to everything else) and you’ll be surrounded by a gajillion other freshmen. I’d look up the SLOs to see if there’s a business-related one in East, kinda to get the both of best worlds. My one friend lives in a SLO in East and he says it’s actually quiet there. I don’t wanna be the one to make your decision, but I’d say go East.</p>
<p>As far as North goes, everyone there seems very separate and cliqued, as if they’re their own part of campus (if that makes sense). The halls there are nicer in general (own bathroom is a plus) but the room size (for the suites) aren’t worth living there (in my opinion) since your living space alone isn’t much bigger (if at all) than what it’d be in East.</p>
<p>Do they allow over night visits to the dorms? UMD lets accepted students stay over night in the dorm the night before accepted student preview days.</p>
<p>I know there are things like this for specific programs (i.e. Women In Science and Engineering), but I don’t think there is a general one for anyone. At Maryland there are 15,000 less students, and space is always an issue here for students. I would contact the program your interested in and see if they have a sleep-over option.</p>
<p>Do you know anything about uc schools? Cause I have a few questions about those</p>
<p>They’re in debt. Moving on…</p>
<p>Thanks. And yeah tener hall has LIFE as an SLO so I might just do that even tho I’m not against alcohol lol</p>
<p>Haha yea I think as long as you don’t come home obnoxiously drunk and freak out your roommate you’ll be fine. It’s also probably better since there’s no risk of getting caught with alcohol in your dorm (lots of freshmen do it).</p>
<p>What do you know about DUS and transferring into either Smeal or Communications school along with potentially double majoring in the above two things</p>
<p>Now, I do not know if I am going to go to Penn State, since I am still waiting on about four schools to hear back from, but I did get into their engineering program and I was wondering what advice do you have for anyone going into Engineering? I realize that the work load is intense and all, but is there anything I should know going in? Are there certain clubs/activities I should get involved in? Thanks!</p>
<p>Also, I don’t know if you can answer this, but I am from CT, and did get into UConn Engineering as well as UMass. Which engineering program do you think is strongest? I do realize you may be a little biased on this question haha.</p>
<p>^ I’m from CT too! And I got into UConn Engineering and PSU Eng. Woot.</p>
<p>PSU engineering is definitely stronger than UConn and UMass. There is no doubt. PSU eng is around 15 in many of the national rankings. UConn and UMass eng is not even ranked. However, the aspect of in-state tuition is very attractive to me. I’m on the fence now.</p>