Penn State University - 5 Things to Avoid

[@danielwaldron2635]

The parts about losing focus and not taking advantage of clubs and opportunities are spot on. If I had a chance to do it all over again, those would be my #1 and #2 things I would do differently.

[@DCAbsolutJohn1]

#1 - I lived on campus until my Senior year and in my Sophomore year was able to score a great dorm in West where I was close to most of my classes. #2 - I rode my bike EVERYWHERE and took the bus to get home - DO NOT own a car unless you live OFF campus and have a reserved parking spot. #3 - Avoiding "Losing Focus" is part of life and shouldn't be on this list. Honestly, there are a MILLION things to do and lose focus on wherever you go to college. #4 - Settling for Professors - often you do not have a choice, especially if you're in a hyper-focused major with limited options. BUT - in your Freshman year, you MIGHT be able to transfer. #5 - Avoid NOT avoiding clubs and activities? - weird, but agreed. Everyone should stay active, join some clubs, or an IM team. It keeps you moving and meet people in areas outside your major.

[@TSimo113]

Mostly good advice. But I had a car as an upperclassman on campus and it was really not big deal.

[@meganrobinson147]

Finding housing is never a problem. I’m a sophomore, and I’ve been able to get what I want pretty easily. I walk pretty much everywhere and use the bus occasionally and everything is easy to use. Most importantly, I don’t lose focus, because I know as an out of state student I have to dedicate most of my time to academics. Most people I know are extremely focused with academics and have above a 3.5.

[@charlesrogers822]

Avoid 8 o'clock classes of at all possible!

[@171TITO]

Charles Rogers #Nightmare

[@memoirsofher]

am or pm?

[@theneighborhoodarchives7944]

If you have to do 2+2 just pick another college the satellite campuses are just miserable

[@bobfognozzle]

Fifty years ago the graduate assistant accents were also an issue....i did NOT TAKE CALCULUS in high school and also nearly failed out in my first year because of a chineese TA who could not SPEAK clearly.....sad to hear that the administration has not yet gotten a handle on this issue....

[@stuartlee6622]

What happens big no fraternity wants you? 😣

[@averagebloke4474]

I hated penn state during my time. class of Spring 2016 still looking for a job.

[@chrism7574]

Seriously, what did you major in? I'm a junior and I already have 3 conditional job offers, conditional on timely graduation. Penn State alums and networking are doing me wonders.

[@safkathfaruk102]

+Chris M hi how are you networking and what do you mean by alumns? I'm a senior currently

[@171TITO]

Why? Where do you live? I received interviews just on the name itself. I'm in NY. Get a post graduate degree!

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Depending on what major you went for, some career fields you may love, may not be in demand currently. Compared to people with Engineering, Economics, and Nursing.

[@ZenCloud9]

I hope things are going better for you!

[@yoda5565]

oooh, aren't we a grumpy little lion.

[@rlmva]

#6 Jerry Sandusky

[@ScotchTapeMafia]

Rich M. Lmfao

[@Augfordpdoggie]

If number 1 is not Jerry Sandusky....

[@casinogaming2182]

Augford P. Doggie ikr he's such an ass I miss Joe Paterno but I'm lucky because I knew joe in person

[@grantrichardet6250]

Jerry sandusky

[@zimoy.701]

just dont go there.