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Pennsylvania Col. of Technology (Penn Col.) Reviews

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  • 9 out of 9 people found this review useful.

    Kyle from Sunbury, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This schools professors know what they're talking about. I have learned a lot in just my first semester! Every major has a ton of hands on training.
    Am enjoying being here

    The college atmosphere here is very friendly.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Amber from Philadelphia, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Never go a day without homework in one of classes
    Am enjoying being here

    I really like the people here and its a club in walking distance from campus
    Bang for the buck

    it worth it
    Tips for prospective students

    be ready to learn cause everything it mostly hands on

  • 4 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Patrick from Philadelphia, PA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Joseph from Zelienople, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    this college is one of the best colleges out there for some one who is not to excited to go back to school. this school has short corse. it is an amazing place every one is extremely nice and you really do learn about what you love.
    Tips for prospective students

    get started as soon as you can. don't be afraid of anything like leaving friends and family its really easy to make new friends. once you get in a major your with the same people every day so you all become really close.
    Academic Rigor

    this school is not a hard place to attend. the cores are easy just don't fall behind and you will do great. none of the teachers want to see you fail so they help you as much as they can.
    Dorm Life

    everything here is nicer than a hotel room. you are close to everything. the food is just a short walk away also with any study places.
    Food and Dining

    the food is not the best but you also need to see that they cook for a lot of people in one day. yet they will make you anything you want and any way you want it.
    What to do for fun

    you can go see movies, run, play a sport. you can get a gym membership. there is a lot to do really you just need to make your own fun. that is if the school does not have anything for you to do they have people come in from all over the place like comedians and other fun things. there are information things every where.
    Bang for the buck

    you get everything you could imagine form this school they do everything they can to help every one. all study groups are free and you major activities really go into what you really want to do with all the fun stuff.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    they had different majors build a house in the middle of campus. they had engineers, hvac, electrical, earth moving, builders, block layers. they had the whole nine yards there.
    Great for these types of students

    this is great for the vocational type of student because you dont have to do a lot of the boring math and english classes. you really get to do what you want. don't get me wrong you still have to take the not so fun classes but they are not bad.
    Clubs and Activities

    there is a lot for one person to do here. this school has everything you could imagine for fun in every field.
    Greek Life

    we have those here and they are nothing like the movies i hear they are a great thing and are really fun to be in.
    Campus Safety

    there are cops everywhere out here. the school has its own station right on campus and they watch over every one who comes and goes.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Camara from Lehighton, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i love the small classes. i love the attention given by each professor. and the food isn't bad either! :)
    Tips for prospective students

    bring a laptop lock. dress appropriate on weather days. find new friends and get involved as much as possible.
    Academic Rigor

    pay close attention to academics. help whenever needed.
    Dorm Life

    dorms are sizes of real apartments! hard to find at most schools.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Mathew from Saylorsburg, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I came to this college with already 3 years of vocational experience in my major and 2 years of work experience. Starting my first class year I was already learning things that I have never knew before or we went into more depth on those fuzzy subjects that never really stuck. Now being 2 years into my degree I'm constantly learning new things. I'm a Manufacturing Engineering student and I just finished a robotics class this past semester, we got to use, program, and design the brand new robots and robotic cells. Its incredible!
    Am enjoying being here

    Besides this past weekend, because of a Family Reunion, I haven't gone home in over 4 months, including these past summer months. There is so much to do here at Penn College its almost upsetting that I can't do everything that comes up on my calendar. Student Activities has events for almost every single day of the year. There are over 50 organizations, from major related, to religion based, to just hobbies, and even fraternities and sororities, that all do events on campus for the Penn College body and personal activities too. There is a ton of stuff to do here.
    Bang for the buck

    The price is a little expensive for my personal taste but with the amazing atmosphere the faculty and staff produce, the up to date technology, the laundry list of organizations and events, I have come to the conclusion that this education and my time is worth every penny and moment that I spend here.
    Tips for prospective students

    Some of my tips would be to get involved in an organization as soon as you can. It helps you learn how the college operates, meet new people quickly, it all looks good on resumes, and it's a lot of fun! Another is don't go home every weekend, your missing out on your college experience. At the point that you do go home every weekend you are just paying for an education instead of the life experience that being at college has to offer.
    Great for these types of students

    Anyone who has likes a hands one style of learning, or wants to work with the most updated technology in the industry. Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Penn State, like Hersey's Medical School. Penn College is a Penn State Technology School but is a different entity from Penn State. The college keeps everything in their labs updated constantly, and even updates the buildings and lab areas constantly. The masonry lab is a brand new facility on the north side of the campus and the welding lab was just renovated in August 2010.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Renee from Linden, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    There is allot of information that is learned just in the firs semester. The professors are great and help when asked.
    Am enjoying being here

    I move to the area 5 years ago and love it here.
    Bang for the buck

    It is a little expensive, but you get allot for the money. Experience you do not get at other schools.
    Tips for prospective students

    Read all material that is given to you. Take advantage of the help they offer. Study hard and have fun.
    Great for these types of students

    The hands on experience is a great learning tool.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Gage from Williamsport, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    It is a fun place to learn. I haven't had a bad professor yet!
    Bang for the buck

    A little on the high side, but who said college wasn't expensive.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do you're homework and show up on time to class.
    Great for these types of students

    Business and Technology oriented students.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Patrick from Amesbury, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I AM DEFINITELY LEARNING MORE THAN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED. THE WELDING CLASSES AND WELDING THEORY ALONG WITH THE CNC PROGRAMMING AND ROBOTICS REALLY HELP ME TO SEE WHAT KIND OF FUTURE I MAY CONSIDER.
    Am enjoying being here

    I LOVE BEING HERE. MY FIRST YEAR WAS ABOUT GETTING USED TO BEING AWAY FROM HOME AND INDEPENDENT. MY SECOND YEAR I WAS AN RA AND LEARNED TO JUGGLE CLASSES AND WORK. NOW ENTERING MY 3RD YEAR I AM A SENIOR RA AND AM WORKING ON CAMPUS FOR THE SUMMER.
    Bang for the buck

    TOTALLY WORTH ALL THE LOANS I AM TAKING OUT, I HAVE REAL EXPERIENCE, NOT JUST BOOK KNOWLEDGE.
    Tips for prospective students

    MATH IS VERY INTENSE AND DIFFICULT. HAVE A STRONG MATH BACKGROUND AND SCHEDULE PLENTY OF TIME FOR HOMEWORK.
    Great for these types of students

    IF YOU HAVE GONE TO A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AND WANT MORE THAN JUST AN ENTRY LEVEL JOB, THIS IS THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO WELD, BECAUSE THAT IS WHERE MY EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN THESE PAST TWO YEARS.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Alissa from Chalfont, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    All of the teachers are very knowledgeable in their specific fields. They know their information and teach it in a way that helps everyone learn.
    Am enjoying being here

    There are always events going on that are lead by various campus based clubs, and sports games are a way to show school pride!
    Bang for the buck

    It is expensive, but classes are all hands on and labs are a great place for additional learning and for places to practice what you learn in class.
    Tips for prospective students

    A great list of different majors, all classes are great and the labs that go with them are hands on and interactive. All of the teachers are willing to help you succeed if you make an effort to ask for help! It is a great school!
    Great for these types of students

    Students that benefit from hands on learning, visual learners, and people who are eager to learn!

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Jennifer from Berwick, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    As a Penn College student I am learning a lot, practically a lot more than what I did know, by learning hands on. With great college professors they're willing to help you learn even better in and out of the class room.
    Am enjoying being here

    I am enjoying myself here with all the fun things that are going on (on or off campus).
    Bang for the buck

    Bang for the buck I really see paying 22000 dollars a year kinda obsure when some of the classes aren't counted towards your major.
    Tips for prospective students

    Hands on is the best way to learn, but you have to remember that the textbook is your second professor for that class. Meaning if the professor assigns you a chapter to read for homework read it, knowing that the teacher can pop a quiz on you to see if your reading the material.
    Great for these types of students

    Hands on

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Jennifer from Berwick, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am enjoying being here

    Its Williamsport, PA with little things to do..That keeps you actually on track of your studies.
    Great for these types of students

    Hands on students

  • 1 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Student from Williamsport, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Dorm Life

    non-traditional student not living on campus
    Food and Dining

    ok. could use more healthy options at a lower cost.

  • 0 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Morgan from Millersburg, PA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • 0 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Steven from Williamsport, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • 3 out of 9 people found this review useful. 4 people found this inaccurate.

    J from Williamsport, PA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    Contrary to the other two students this college does not provide instructor's that a complete understanding of their subject. And many teachers here just can not teach at all. I had to do most of my learning on my own. When I needed to use the tutor center some of the tutors claimed they had no knowledge of the subject they were meant to tutor! For the amount of money that they charge you would think that the college would provide a better education. They only care about the money,,, truly,,,beware!!
    Did enjoy being here

    The atmosphere is cold and unfriendly. The general feeling is us against them toward anyone that is not from the immediate surrounding area. Even the instructor's maintain this attitude.
    Bang for the buck

    RIP OFF!!! Do not let the Penn State sheild fool you, this is not a affiliate of Penn State. The nature of this school is to take as much money form you and the government
    Tips for prospective students

    DO NOT ATTEND
    Great for these types of students

    Teamsters on welfare

  • Leon from OZONE PARK, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    This college has a fair residents life environment.
    This college is very safe has his own campus police.
    You are graded fair in this college.

    Tips for prospective students

    this would be a good experience for you, when you leave you would not regret choosing this college.
    Academic Rigor

    4 star rating
    Dorm Life

    4 star rating on dorm life because it is really good but there are some flaws.
    Food and Dining

    3 star rating on the food and dining because the need to change what the cook on weekly basis.
    What to do for fun

    i play sports for fun and also go to college sponsored events.
    Bang for the buck

    this college is very expensive the classes aren't worth the money.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    human vs zombies is unusual because i wouldn't thought it would be allowed in a college.
    Great for these types of students

    technological students mostly students who learn by hands.
    Clubs and Activities

    sports and activities are fun and you get good benefits from them.
    Greek Life

    also good if you make the geek squad then your set.
    Campus Safety

    there is always 1 or 2 cop cars always driving around campus.

  • James from Williamsport, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    They are close to almost everything. For everything they are not they have free bus access. Their graduates have high success rates.
    Tips for prospective students

    Live off campus ASAP if possible and drive smart in the area there are tons of elementary schools.
    What to do for fun

    There's tons to do around town and at the mall.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    The old building on the street with the campus police is the old high school.
    Great for these types of students

    Auto Tech, Computer Tech, Nursing.

  • Brandi from Berwick, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I absolutely love Penn College. I have only been here one semester but I have had a great experience. Its very easy to fin your way around campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    One tip i would have for perspective students is to come prepared. Be stocked up on school supplies, you go through alot of paper!
    Academic Rigor

    I feel that the standard of learning here at Penn College is fairly easy to meet. By no means is it easy but they arent overly torturing you with assignments that arent relevent to the major you are pursuing
    Dorm Life

    The options for living arrangements on campus are vast. I currently have a room to myself and i love it. The other people in my hallway are shy like i am but we like to relax and cook together in our huge kitchen. There is plenty of space for big groups of people to hangout.
    Food and Dining

    The options of places and variety of foods to eat are vast. There is an all you can eat restaurant in my dorm building and also a convenience store. There is also restaurants all over campus and in the library to accomidate those students who do not live on campus and are near for classes.
    What to do for fun

    For fun i like to go for dinner with my friends are do homework outside. There are also many sport activities to participate in and watch.
    Great for these types of students

    This college is great for hands on students. There is plenty of things to do on campus and many oppurtunities and outlets to get help with any class you may be having difficulties in.
    Campus Safety

    I feel very very safe here. You need a college ID to get into the buildings at night and police sit at every entrance to insure the safety of the students.

  • Gwendolynn from Allenwood, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    PCT has wonderful teachers that make you think for yourself. There are great labs for medical classes. Most importantly, the staff there cares what happens with their students!
    Tips for prospective students

    If you're looking to transfer into this college from another, be warned that they dont accept many outside credits. You will have to retake a lot.
    Bang for the buck

    High tuition but very well worth it with the great staff and facilities. Just apply yourself!
    Greek Life

    I'm am part of Phi Theta Kappa. However, there are plenty of other Greek groups on campus to enjoy time with.

  • Christine from Kingston, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    I love the class sizes, it is around 10-15 people per class size. You will know your teachers by name and they are all very friendly. Which is a plus because most colleges that are big do not even know your name or who you are at all.
    Tips for prospective students

    Try your hardest to stay on campus for the first couple of weeks. You will meet new friends and you will get to see what is on campus during the weekends.
    Academic Rigor

    It all depends of your major.
    Dorm Life

    It is good, just if it a week or two before going home for the weekends to see what is happening.
    Food and Dining

    We have about 10 dining units on campus and they do some great specials at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant that uses your board meals. Also Le Jeune Chef is the restaurant on campus that is open to the public that is used by the School of Hospitality.
    What to do for fun

    There are different activities going on all across campus. You just have to look at the stall wall to see what is going on. Also join a club. Another thing is that the first week back to school during the fall semester, you have the chance to see any of the little league world series games that are going on.
    Bang for the buck

    Find out from different students which teacher is good, because if not you will feel like you are wasting your money on a class because you did not learn anything from it.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Every Christmas time each club and any other different organizations on campus make Christmas cards and they are set up in the green way and we have a whole lighting ceremony where the best cards are named and they win prizes. Another cool thing is that the Sunday before finals for each semester we have midnight breakfast. It is really cool because it is the big event before finals and a chance to relax before the coming week where you will be studying.
    Great for these types of students

    People who like to go hiking, fishing.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are so many I cannot name them all. Different clubs for different majors as well.
    Greek Life

    There are three fraternities on campus.
    Campus Safety

    When you come on to campus for the start of the school year we have a message alert system that you would need to set up that goes straight to your phone via text message. So if there are any cancelations, or anything else that happens on campus. You will get it via your phone incase you are away from a computer. Every night around 8pm all the doors leading into the dorms are locked, excpet for the weekends they are always locked. At 10pm the gates are locked so you need to swipe your id to even get into any of the gates to get into the doorm. There is always a police officer on duty at night. The police rive around campus all the time.

  • Zachary from East Earl, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Hands on. Very good teachers. Small classes.
    Tips for prospective students

    Choose your major wisely. Don't jump majors around and waist your money.
    Academic Rigor

    Depending on your major you will have a large work load.
    Dorm Life

    Very Clean! They give you lots of room to stay in too.
    Food and Dining

    Its edible and better than high school.
    What to do for fun

    Fishing, Movies, Bowling; This is a very boring town and everyone on campus goes home on the weekend.
    Bang for the buck

    Very uptodate and hands on.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    One of are teachers kiss a cow.
    Great for these types of students

    Hicks and Rednecks..... and girls
    Clubs and Activities

    Every major has a club and there are also other clubs around campus to be involved in.
    Greek Life

    I don't know I'm not involved.
    Campus Safety

    Real college police with real guns. They love finding something to fine you $50 for.