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Kevin from Washington, DC
07/16/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
4 out of 5 people found this review useful. 1 of 16
Categories Comments Great for these types of students students who are afraid of huge campus. Students to want to know everyone
Tips for prospective students Be ready to be nurtured by the community. Because the campus is small, everyone is a family.
Bang for the buck If this means its worth the money then i guess it is, but I say college really should not cost this much.
Am enjoying being here Even though the smell of manure can sometimes be bad, you will generally get used to it. It is worth it because the mountain air is amazing.
Am learning a lot Not only am I learning educational material from wonderful professors but I am always learning how to live and manage my time on a small campus in the middle of nowhere.
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Seamone from New Carrollton, MD
02/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety the campus is very safe. the campus police does rounds regularly, only for illegal activity rather than violence.
Bang for the buck you get the penn state education with the price of a smaller campus. there are several people here to help you learn if you ever need help.
What to do for fun there are several activities that are sponsored by the school and are free for students. you can also spend time in friend's rooms since you won't have to travel far to see them. if you have a car, you can always find some fun off campus.
Food and Dining the food is good and does have some variety but it will get old to you from eating mostly the same things over and over. however, they've recently been trying to bring more types of food.
Dorm Life the dorms are very close knit and it's easy to make friends. despite the fact that this is a small campus, there will always be someone to talk to and to become friends with.
Academic Rigor the instructors are very helpful and are always happy to help. there is also a very good academic support center that can provide tutoring and even someone to talk to when you need guidance.
Tips for prospective students use the time at this smaller penn state campus to develop good study skills. if you decide to move to a larger campus or school, you will need a good balance between academic time and your social life.
In three sentences this campus is small and family oriented and maintains the principles that a large penn state campus would have. be sure to stay focused, even during your first semester, and keep all of your goals in mind so you don't lose track of yourself and who you want to be.
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Erin from Three Springs, PA
04/12/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus safety is perfect. They have the sercurity right on the campus and they don't mess around.
Clubs and Activities Many activites to attend and a lot of sports events to go to. So much school spirit.
Great for these types of students Who want to make something of themselves and follow their dreams.
Food and Dining Food is wonderful, very good, and very appetizing. Many to select from.
In three sentences Penn State Mont Alto is a beautiful school and i cant wait to go there. I've learned so much just going there and talking to the advisors and the financial aid Mr's. Gilland. This college has one of the most percentages of graduates and one of the least percentages of transfer and dropouts. I'm extremely happy to be accepted to this school and can't wait to start this fall.
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Tiaira from Hyattsville, MD
09/22/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 4 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety I feel very safe because of where the campus is located. Campus Police often patrols the campus.
Greek Life I do not think they offer organizations here at Penn State Mont Alto.
Clubs and Activities There's not many clubs on campus that I'm interested in. What they have to offer are soccer, baseball, cheer leading, basketball, tennis, and many others
Great for these types of students This school is great for students that want individual attention from there professors and want the perks of small campus, but in the system of a big university.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus If you're used to city living, it will take a lot of time adjusting as I still am because the Penn State Mont Alto is located in the mountains.
Bang for the buck It can get pretty expense for out-of-state students, but it's worth every penny.
What to do for fun I haven't been really since I been here. I'm still trying to get adjusted, but they offer bus trips to variuos places like Target, Walmart, Hagerstown Outlets, New York, free bowling trips, etc.
Food and Dining The food is very delicious! I love the pizza and salad. The Mill Cafe is always clean and the workers are very freindly.
Dorm Life The dorms are good, but pretty small. They do allow you to make changes to the dorm room to make more space. You can also request to be in a room by yourself which includes a extra fee of $200.
Academic Rigor The classes here at Penn State Mont Alto are fit for your academic pace.
Tips for prospective students If you are looking for a small school with big connections, this is the school for you. Although Penn State Mont Alto is a very small campus, it is still apart of the Penn State system, which is great!
In three sentences Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto is very small personal school. It is easy to develop a relationship with your professors because of the small class sizes. I also find the Academic Support Center very helpful because you able to recieve tutoring and a quiet place to complete homework assignments.
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Alleyssa from Fayetteville, PA
01/08/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 16
Categories Comments What to do for fun Hang out anywhere on campus with amazing people.
Tips for prospective students Be ready for the heavy work load. Its a very rewarding college but you must be ready and able to put forth effort.
In three sentences Penn State Mont Alto is a very nice school that offers all students a great way to explore majors and prepare for transfer to main campus. Very nice and beautiful.
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Michon from Hyde Park, MA
02/03/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 16
Categories Comments Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the lion.
Bang for the buck feels like high school all over again, lots of drama.
What to do for fun activities are set up for us such as movies, games, bingo, shows, dances, ect.
Food and Dining food is ok not very diverse. to get the good stuff you have to time it right.
Dorm Life comfortable.
Academic Rigor each class well prepares you for the next level.
Tips for prospective students if you are from the city beware of the smells.
In three sentences mont alto's small campus allows for small classroom and lots of one on one time with the teachers. the teachers generally care about you and want to see you secede. there is always someone to help you weather it is personal or academic.
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Emily
05/03/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 16
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Forestry students, the Nittany Lion at heart who is intimidated by main campus
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Emmanuel Chapel - John Brown taught Sunday school there the weekend of his raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry
Tips for prospective students Be open-minded and willing!
In three sentences Penn State Mont Alto offers Penn State with a twist. Passion for living and learning run rampant. Challenges are followed by achievement.
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April from PA
05/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 8 of 16
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are places like Chambersburg and Hagerstown that the school takes bus trips to about every weekend. Take advantage of these free trips especially if you are new to the area. Also, as stated before above, always take advantage of the events on campus and get involved in clubs and organizations. It is a great way to meet friends.
Food and Dining The food is fairly good and there are different varieties in the Millstream Cafe. There are things that vary from salads, soups, sandwiches, pizza, and hot meals at dinner time. It is also a great hang-out spot for you and your friends to get some down time.
Dorm Life The best part about dorm life is friends. Some of the best people that you will meet in your lifetime will be there. The dorms themselves are always neat and there are Residence Assistants on call 24/7 for your convenience.
Academic Rigor All of the teachers are respectful and give you their full, undivided attention if you have a concern or a question. They are not only your teachers at Mont Alto, but also long time friends that you can refer back to in the future for advice. Don't be afraid to talk to your teachers and update them on how everything is going with your school work. Take advantage of their office hours!
Tips for prospective students Always do not fret to meet new people! Who knows, a new acquaintance could be your new best friend. Also. do not hesitate to get involved with the campus. You will get rewarded for your accomplishments. Even though the campus is small and there is not much to do, having a closely knit friend group will get you through. I have met some of the best people in my life at Mont Alto. Do not wait till the last minute to get things done. You will learn all of your material at a better pace as well as being up to date on all of your studies.
In three sentences Penn State Mont Alto offers all that you need in any other university. The student to teacher ratio is around 1:31. The scenery is great and the professors are all welcoming and enjoy meeting you, You are not just a number, you are a name and a friend to all those that are involved at the campus.
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meskerem from WASHINGTON, DC
06/20/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 9 of 16
Categories Comments What to do for fun you can go hiking, bowling, take nature walks and go snow boarding. most students like to go snow boarding and bowling
Food and Dining great food. the meal changes everyday so you have a variety of choices.
Dorm Life fit just right. its not too hot or its not too cold.
Academic Rigor if your major is nursing, penn state has a lot of internships and jobs open so you should really look into it.
Tips for prospective students stay focused and know why you went to school in the first place. there are alot of things that can happen but if you have the right friends, it will be easier to stay focused in school.
In three sentences its a small school so there is a lot of interactions with students. one on one meetings with teachers and a quiet are so there is no distraction.
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Emily from Harrisonville, PA
07/07/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 16
Categories Comments Bang for the buck Penn State has the highest in state tuition of any state university. However you are getting the name. People always recognize Penn State for their excellent academic program.
What to do for fun Mont Alto IS a secluded campus. While there are malls nearby, most fun is student activities and interactions on campus. It can be somewhat laid back at times, but it's a very tight knit student community so that helps.
Food and Dining At Mont Alto campus, there is the main dining area (The Mill) and a coffee shop (Cafe Java). The mill has pretty decent hours and there are usually a few good options. The fresh salad bar is something I frequently take advantage of.
Dorm Life The dorms are ok. Nothing spectacular, but it's a place to live. I've definitely seen much worse at other colleges.
Academic Rigor Classes are smaller sized so professors can get to know each student individually and become aware of their capabilities. Each student is pushed to their potential and must be able to perform up to Penn State standards.
Tips for prospective students Mont Alto is a smaller campus and is somewhat secluded. While it is an excellent campus for being in a position in a club and taking classes, the social aspect isn't what it might be if you were to attend a different Penn State campus.
In three sentences Penn State Mont Alto is an excellent campus because you get the Penn State name without being completely overwhelmed. It is a small campus so the education is more one on one due to class sizes being smaller. You also get more time to interact with professors which can be beneficial to not only you academic career but your professional career as well.
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Christine from Chambersburg, PA
07/09/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 11 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety You are pretty safe at Mont Alto. It isn't much of a big hustle bustle place.
Greek Life Non-existent.
Clubs and Activities There are plenty of clubs and activities to get involved with, like THON.
Great for these types of students First-year. If you want to stay local.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Weistling is said to be haunted by the lady.
Bang for the buck Mont Alto is a small campus.
What to do for fun You could have a pick up game of sand court volleyball or soccer, or you could wander around the beautiful campus in the spring when all the flowers on the trees are blooming.
Food and Dining The food is not all that great. Mostly fried food.
Dorm Life Generally dorm life goes pretty well. The freshman dorm usually has the most adjustments.
Academic Rigor The classes aren't too hard. The classes that are more difficult are the calculus and physics and chem classes.
Tips for prospective students I would recommend this campus for any first-year student new to the college world, especially if you are local.
In three sentences Most of the staff is friendly and helpful. This campus is good for freshman coming into the college environment. The volleyball, baseball, and softball program are strong.
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Dalena from Upper Darby, PA
07/16/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety Its pretty safe.
What to do for fun Go to the activities and events held at the school, participate in clubs and sports, get a bunch of friends and have a group hangout, or sign up to go to trips to New York or Hershey.
Food and Dining The food is decent and the place is pretty nice and clean.
Dorm Life The dorms are pretty proficient.
Academic Rigor There are certainly classes that are pretty laid back or you simply just find it to be easy. But there are definitely difficult courses that can get you stressed. But the tutors and professors are there to help.
Tips for prospective students Go to tutors or talk to the professors. They are certainly glad to help and are willing to assist you in any way. Study chapter outlines as well as the chapter itself can help you a long way. Study with groups are a great way to do well on those exams.
In three sentences The campus is on average, a small community and has small classes. The scenery and the landscape is absolutely beautiful. Great one-on-one sessions with the professors and a great group of tutors are offered if in any case someone needs help.
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Shaqueya from Washington, DC
12/28/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 16
Categories Comments What to do for fun If your looking to have fun you can always visit your friends at there dorm room. You can also start your own campus club and if enough people join it could be established as a new campus club for whomever wants to join. You can also go to the library and use the computers for fun. Also the campus holds different activities and events that you could attend and in some cases they give out prizes
Food and Dining There are a variety of food selections at The Mill in Month Alto. The students prepare the food and you choose exactly what you want. The dining area is big and you have the choice to eat wherever you want on campus. The food is good as well as other snacks and delicious treats to go along with your meal.
Dorm Life The dorms here at Mont Alto are not as spacious as dorms on other campuses but they are cozy. I advise that if you are looking to study at night to do so in the study room because the halls get a little loud from people having fun. There is also off campus housing which are pretty much the same except they have a little more room. Other than the noise the dorm life is awesome
Academic Rigor There is a lot of encouragement from the professors. As a young adult you will not be forced to attend your classes. If you want to do good you have to commit because no one is going to do the work for you. Be responsible for your own education and do what is best for you and have fun doing it.
Tips for prospective students I encourage students who are looking into this particular campus to stay focus on there work. The sources you need are all around you and if you are having trouble someone will be glad to point you in the right direction. Ask questions and don't be afraid or embarrassed to use your tutor because you are not alone. Help fellow classmates along the way if you can.
In three sentences Mont Alto is a small campus for those who'd rather attend a less crowded atmosphere. The students and staff are very helpful and they are also great listeners. Everything is close by and you won't have any trouble fitting in.
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Brooke from Greencastle, PA
01/01/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus security are constantly circling campus and making sure everything is secure. Most students agree that the Mont Alto campus is safe thanks to the police on campus.
Greek Life Penn State Mont Alto has no Greek Life.
Clubs and Activities There are many activities on campus, THON being the largest club, but most Penn State Mont Alto students are involved in at least one club, most are multi involved.
Great for these types of students The Mont Alto campus is great for students who enjoy being in nature, the campus is covered in trees and sits at the bottom of the mountain, it is not located in a city by any means, there are shopping and dining near by but not within 10 miles. It is a very secluded campus that is peaceful.
Bang for the buck I think the education at Penn State Mont Alto is very good for the price of tuition, class sizes are small, professors know their students on a personal level, and there are many options for students who need help in classes or their personal life.
What to do for fun There are many activities on campus students can take advantage of just for being a PSU student, the most popular things to do are join clubs, esically THON, watching sporting events, and attending planned activities such as bingo or bowling which are free to all students with a PSU ID card.
Food and Dining The food in the Millstream cafe' is of good quality, it sometimes lacks variability, but the food presented each day is very tasty.
Dorm Life I do not personally live on campus but have been in and stayed in the dorms many times, it is college, not a 5 star hotel on a vacation, they are clean and reasonable sized but nothing extravagant. Having friends on your floor in the dorms is what makes the experience better for students.
Academic Rigor The campus pushes students to their potential and to get the most out of their education experience.
Tips for prospective students Getting to know your professors is the best advice i have, with small class sizes most of your professors will know you by name, talk to them and make sure you know their office hours and where their office is located. Do not be afraid to ask them for assistance and the Academic Support Center on campus is a great resource most students on campus use.
In three sentences Penn State Mont Alto is a great campus to begin your college experience at. The campus offers small class sizes, very helpful professors, and many opportunities you can not experience at other colleges. The Mont Alto campus is a small and personable campus that is a good to begin at as a step to moving to University Park.
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Brian from Shippensburg, PA
01/29/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
15 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very secure campus.
Greek Life Not aware of any...
Clubs and Activities Lots of on campus clubs.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The campus was originally a school only for Forestry majors, now it works with people interested in degrees including: Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing, Forestry, Information Technology, and more.
Bang for the buck Not as bad as some campuses around.
What to do for fun PSUMA has a bunch of activities for students living on campus.
Food and Dining Not bad.
Dorm Life The dorms on campus are basically just glorified closets... However, there are other great living facilities just a short walk from campus.
Academic Rigor Not too demanding.
Tips for prospective students Get to know your professors and people around you!
In three sentences Small-campus with a nice atmosphere. There's only 2 main buildings where classes are held, so it's pretty hard to get lost. A great campus for the college student transitioning right out of high school.
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Sean from Philadelphia, PA
02/02/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
16 of 16
Categories Comments Campus Safety Safe 24/7 campus police is always going around the campus and making sure everybody is safe.
Clubs and Activities over 1500 plus club/activities that deals with the campus
What to do for fun There is always something to do campus while your on this campus.
Food and Dining Could be better
Dorm Life Filled with life and has tons things for you to do, never a dull moment.
Academic Rigor very high prepares you for millions of jobs/careers
Tips for prospective students Know your professor's and their office hours as well as get tutoring from peers and professionals tutors. They really helpful
In three sentences This campus is just an amazing one to at. Very warm and family like and is filled with so much history and fun.
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