<p>Hi, I'm trying to apply to CMU for the Engineering program or the business program. Can you guys, who currently go there, discuss how the school is like? I mean, I know that the school is really good at either, but how's the academic and campus life like on CMU?</p>
<p>Hopefully this discussion can benefit others as well.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>thanks .</p>
<p>Prometheus,
My son just completed his first year at CMU. One of the reasons he choose this school is because he wanted to be challenged. Indeed he came away pleased with the academic challenges. He also had a great experience with college life. He met many hardworking and fun loving friends. The students tend to work very hard during the week and let their hair down on the weekends. There are many opportunities to party and socialize with friends whatever your choice. The city of Pittsburgh was also a very pleasant surprise. As a parent I was delighted that his choice of schools was definitely the right one for him.</p>
<p>sportymom - u obviously from a small town.</p>
<p>In response to nycschoolss: Nope, urban area.</p>
<p>Many people assume that Pittsburgh is the ugly, sooty place it was 50 years ago (or so I'm told). If you come expecting that, the Pittsburgh of today, with cultural events and some high end shopping and good food*, is a surprise.</p>
<p>*only some types of food- good luck trying to find a Chinese or Japanese place better than cheap pay-for-what-you-get take-out</p>
<p>Jimmy Tsangs on Center Ave used to be a nice sit-down Chinese place. Sesame Inn is excellent and worth the trip (I think Station Square is one of three locations.) Shadyside has nice restaurants, so there must be a Chinese place there, maybe on Walnut Street.</p>
<p>There's a difference between being a Chinese place and being a good Chinese place that is worth my money.</p>
<p>Oh, excuse me! I suggested sit-down chinese restaurants I have been to that are convenient to Oakland and that people here generally enjoy. Perhaps they are not up to your standards, but people do enjoy them. Try to be nice and whadda ya get? Sheesh!</p>
<p>Everyone has different tastes. I happen to think Lulu's Noodles has amazing food.</p>
<p>Sorry, lkf725. That's for the suggestions.</p>
<p>AcceptedAlready: I know some people like Lulu's, but I've been there several times since it's close and cheap, but nothing has ever impressed me. Maybe I'm spoiled from going to Chinatown too much. :)</p>
<p>Apology accepted! Actually, some of the tiny, one-of-a-kind chinese places with very modest restaurant facilities have the best food. Happy dining!</p>
<p>I've always found that those sorts of places are the best. without question... when the restaurants get bigger they become more bland to cater to people who don't ACTUALLY like chinese food... most of the time, there are exceptions... Also, I live in Texas, so I have a skewed data set...</p>