Brent123

Update: I got a response from my department and they nominated me for the GRA position. 

I attend Penn State University and have lived in Pittsburgh most of my life; however, I am not in the same department as you. I can’t comment on your specific programming, but I can tell you about the campus environment. University of Pittsburgh is in the center of Oakland, and with a large college base, there is a lot of activities to do. If you like city life and campus life, you’ll probably like living in Pittsburgh. The university library (cathedral) is also beautiful and the best for late night study groups. Penn State (Harrisburg and Hershey) are smaller campuses, have less students, but still are nice campuses. They give a more college feel, where as the Pittsburgh campus is simply Oakland. Probably less ideal to live at Penn State if you do not have a car. Whatever else you want to ask me, I’m here! Good luck in choosing! 

Question: Did either school get back to you about funding or graduate research assistant positions? 

I attend Penn State University and have lived in Pittsburgh most of my life; however, I am not in the same department as you. I can’t comment on your specific programming, but I can tell you about the campus environment. University of Pittsburgh is in the center of Oakland, and with a large college base, there is a lot of activities to do. If you like city life and campus life, you’ll probably like living in Pittsburgh. The university library (cathedral) is also beautiful and the best for late night study groups. Penn State (Harrisburg and Hershey) are smaller campuses, have less students, but still are nice campuses. They give a more college feel, where as the Pittsburgh campus is simply Oakland. Probably less ideal to live at Penn State if you do not have a car. Whatever else you want to ask me, I’m here! Good luck in choosing!