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Pennsylvania State Univ.-Penn State Berks Reviews

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  • 7 out of 7 people found this review useful.

    Damaris from Philadelphia, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am learning everything I always dreamed of! And that is a GREAT education!
    Am enjoying being here

    I love being apart of Penn State Berks, there is so much to do and there is so much love here. This campus is so beautiful, and well-kept.
    Bang for the buck

    I am receiving the education of a lifetime. Why wouldn't I pay for this...it's great.
    Tips for prospective students

    Time management is key to being successful in any school, but especially at this campus, there are a ton of distractions. Get involved with what Berks has to give. Network with all your professors, this helps with recommendations, scholarships,grants, internships, and more. Make sure to complete all work before its due it makes it easier for you to do activity work with your group, your team,or just hanging out with your friends. Follow all rules because when you break you will get in trouble. Last but not least enjoy college, but make sure you make your parents proud because WE ARE....Penn State!!!!!!
    Great for these types of students

    How should I put this? I love Penn State Berks, this campus shows so much school spirit, so much love and so much excitement. Even though we are not the biggest campus and we are not the main campus WE ARE....Penn State regardless of what campus we are on we are still on in the same. Our campus shows so much love and consideration for all students. Our classes are very small its like the size of a high school class about 20-25 students, its easy for students to get to know their professor as well as the professor getting to know the students. Every professor here at Penn State Berks are willing to help every student even if you the student is not a student of the professor. Also here at Berks we have so many activities to part-take in. Just because we are a small campus does not mean that we are a boring campus. We have so much like track team,soccer,basketball,dance team, cheerleaders,groups trying to bring greek life to the campus, and so much more. This campus is great for all students and I recommend this campus to everybody, because everybody wants the love that Penn State Berks give!

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Nguyen, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Lots of teachers and professors on campus are willing to help their students understand the material. However, every professor has his or her's own teaching strategy and it can be boring or exciting but mostly every teacher knows what he or she is teaching. The teachers that I've had helped me a lot through the courses.
    Am enjoying being here

    Berks is a really nice small campus for those who like to get one on one time with his or her professor. There are many ways to get help in classes in which you don't understand or need extra help in. Not to mention the students on campus are very friendly and are willing to help.
    Bang for the buck

    Since I'm a out of state student, the cost is a bit more but overall I don't think it's that bad. I just wish that there was a way to lower the cost of tuition a bit or more work positions on and off campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    My tips are to not get distracted by others or parties. Get involve with the campus activities since they are free or cheap for students and go ask for help when you don't understand a subject.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want small classes, one on one time with the professor, a great college scenery, peace and quiet.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Lily from Leesport, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I learned a great deal this semester about cultures from around the world, some of which I didn't even know existed before. This is a subject I was very interested in before, and am even more interested in now.
    Am enjoying being here

    I am meeting a lot of great people who share interests and values with me. The classes are stimulating and are making me think about all sorts of things I wouldn't normally.
    Bang for the buck

    I am very satisfied with my experience.
    Tips for prospective students

    Talk to your advisors. They can help you with scheduling your classes in the most efficient ways (which courses count as credit for two different requirements, which ones are on the same days, etc) and with choosing which major might be best for you.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for independent learners (like homeschoolers) and those who want small class sizes.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Sheritta from Bear, DE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    WE ARE...Penn State!

    That is always are chant. Though we are not the main campus, we are still a Penn State Campus. It's a small fun campus that I think anyone would would enjoy. Though its small it makes up for it with all the different activities that they do. The campus is very beautiful and easy to get around. If you like a smaller campus I guarantee you will like this one!
    Great for these types of students

    This campus is really good for students who want to go to a smaller campus and close to home. There are not that many distractions here as there will be at the main campus but you will still have fun. Instead of having about 50 or 60 people in you class, the classes are like a regular high school class with about 25 to 30 people in it. The teachers here are very determined to make their students succeed. If you like the one on one student teacher you will like this campus!

  • Kaley from Blandon, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    This school is very friendly and helpful with my learning. It is very good in helping with my major. The teachers are all very approachable and helpful in my learning.
    Tips for prospective students

    Studying hard for the very beginning and do all the homework assigned to you.
    Academic Rigor

    Very good.
    Dorm Life

    It is great! You might great people and the RAs are very helpful and friendly. You have a cleaning person and mine is the sweetest ever and always talks to me about my day.
    Food and Dining

    The food isn't the greatest but it gets you by. If you have the meal plan, you get a great discount and it is amazing.
    What to do for fun

    Every night they have something fun and excited for you to do. They have comedians come in, decorate cakes, carnivals and a lot more.
    Clubs and Activities

    I am currently in basketball and it is the best ever! The coach is very friendly and helps me through everything.
    Campus Safety

    Very safe! The have police people that will walk you from your class if you do not feel safe at night.

  • Mickalena from Carbondale, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I love Penn State Berks. It has the family feel where everyone knows each other, which make sit easy when asking help from your professors. It also makes it easy to make friends and get a good college education.
    Tips for prospective students

    You should try to join a club and stay involved on campus. It will help you make friends and feel welcomed rather than secluded from everyone else.
    Academic Rigor

    The academics give you a challenge in some courses, while in others they are a good GPA booster. They are perfect for when you have a heavy load of challenging courses.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms are set up so that you can make friends with your suite mates. You only share a bathroom with 4 other people, but it still provides a friendly and comfortable feel.
    Food and Dining

    Though the food hours on the weekends are the greatest when you are used to eating late at night during the week, the food won't kill you. Sometimes they have amazing food and other times you question what it is. This could be because we have a diverse student population and the food helps make all students familiar to the cuisine.
    What to do for fun

    There are clubs, sports, late night movies, as well as poets, concerts, and even free stuff give aways.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are plenty of clubs and activities to join, if there isn't you can create your own club or team.
    Greek Life

    Unfortunately, we do not have Greek Life on our campus, but it is expected to be on our campus within the future.
    Campus Safety

    The campus is really safe. There are campus police always driving around campus, who are only a phone call away. We have blue lights you push in an emergency and the police are there within 1 minute. We also have safety patrolmen who walk you to your car, dorm, class at night if you don't feel comfortable. The campus is pretty safe and no need to feel unsafe, but there are safety protection incase you do feel unsafe, because we do have a diversity of students from various areas, states, and countries.

  • Dominic from Fpo, AP

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    It is a small campuses.
    Talking to your professors is easy.
    The school is very manageable
    Tips for prospective students

    Do your work.
    Study every time you get the chance.
    Do not forget your social life.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms are nicer then main campuses but it is a small campuses so everyone knows each other.
    Food and Dining

    Good luck.
    What to do for fun

    Play league of legends and Go out on Thursdays.
    Campus Safety

    The only Penn state campus where the campus police carry guns

  • Tayler from Breinigsville, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    It has a beautiful campus. I like the class sizes, they're not too big or too small. The staff is also very kind and helpful.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be on time to classes. Don't miss class. Commute if you can because the price of room and board is high and the availability of rooms is low.
    Academic Rigor

    Most classes are designed to challenge you but still have to you succeed. I've heard calculus is quite tough if taken here. If you pay attention and put effort into your classes you should do fine.
    Dorm Life

    I'm a commuter therefore I can't say much about dorm life.
    Food and Dining

    Tullys, the main cafeteria on campus, is quite overpriced for commuters. Not to mention the food there is not very good. Although, the cafe on campus is nice it is also pretty overpriced.
    What to do for fun

    Near the campus there's many shopping outlets to visit. On campus events are held everyday by various clubs.
    Clubs and Activities

    CAB, THON
    Greek Life

    There is none.
    Campus Safety

    The campus feels very safe. There was never any problems that I've heard of.

  • Mariah from Ventura, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    it is a quiet campus with opportunities to have a good time, get work done, and make connections with different people. it allows you to get to know your professors better than up at university park, your not just a number here. it can get really windy at times, make sure you have a good wind jacket.
    Tips for prospective students

    if you want raging parties, getting drunk all the time this is not for you. if you like close interactive relationships with professors and class mates you'll fit right in.
    Academic Rigor

    it mostly depends on your major and whether you plan to stay there for 4 years or for 2
    Dorm Life

    it's like any dorm, some people are loud, some are quiet. all you need to do is make some friends in the building or hallway and put some posters on the wall to make it feel a little like home. the woods tend to be a bit quieter while the village is a bit more like family and closer which depending what you make of it can be good or bad.
    Food and Dining

    it's not awful and can actually be quite delicious at times but at others, you can get sick of having only so many options available
    What to do for fun

    the planned campus activities calendar actually is really helpful, there's always something going on and they have trips to nyc to broadway, and dc once or twice a semester.
    Bang for the buck

    to my knowledge everything is all reasonably fair priced i personally try to spend as little money as possible...i'm a broke college student. there are opportunities to get a job if need be.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    we have this place called the labyrinth that few people know about. it's tucked into the back corner of campus where you can go and just think if it's been a rough day or enjoy and soak up some sun while you study.
    Great for these types of students

    who like a personal relationship with professors. decently small class sizes and variety of 4 year degrees that can be completed at berks. want to meet a wide variety of people from different areas and cultural backgrounds.
    Clubs and Activities

    there's a pretty large number of clubs, plenty of miscellaneous ones as well as volunteer ones for the do gooders in the world
    Greek Life

    they're trying to get a greek life but at the moment there is none
    Campus Safety

    as far as walking around campus it's super safe; and as long as you lock you dorm doors so are the dorms.

  • Matt from Allentown, PA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    The professors here are pretty good. They care about you and they don't make the course too difficult. Although, they generally give very difficult tests. The thing is that homeworks and classwork make up for the tests. They make it very difficult to fail.
    Did enjoy being here

    The people here are pretty mean. Most of them won't give you a chance. I had a very difficult time making friends. Although, there are a few friendly people.
    Bang for the buck

    It's not worth it to live on campus. All the parties are broken up by the cops. A lot of people have gotten an underage for drinking. Weekends are very boring, as most people go home because there is nothing to do on campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    Commute! It's not worth it to live there. Also, study hard for the tests.
    Great for these types of students

    People who like to study hard and not party at all. People who simply play video games all day instead of actually partying will like this campus.

  • Stephanie from West New York, NJ

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

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    Will learn a lot

    Penn State gives you the choice of mostly every major you can think of. Their professors are all highly qualified to teach them and will be there to help. There is really no excuse to not learn anything in this school.
    Will enjoy being here

    I'll enjoy it. The rural area will help me concentrate in the work and not get distracted.
    Bang for the buck

    Penn State isn't really cheap but not really expensive either. Plus, the Penn State diploma is worth the money.
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely, visit the campus. If you don't visit, you'll never know if you'll REALLY like it or not.
    Great for these types of students

    Berks is great for people who love the outdoors. Pennsylvania is mostly rural. Right in the backyard of Berks, you'll find deers, groundhogs, and rabbits. It's a school who for students who love quietness. However, you could always drive to Philadelphia, Baltimore, or New York to enjoy some city lights. They aren't close but not extremely far either.