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  1. idhtns

    State College, PA

    Can't help you with a West Coast comparison, but I was a Boy Scout in State College for quite a few years, and there a a few nice hiking trails around. There are some state gamelands a couple miles from campus, with plenty of good day hikes (outside of hunting season). For longer trips, there are some sections of the Pennsylvania Mid-State trail not too far away, and some state parks within driving distance. I think Purple Lizard maps publishes a good map of some local trails if you're interested. Plenty of streams, though perhaps a bit lacking in staggering natural beauty and interesting wildlife (unless you count millions of deer and the occasional bear). Your description of State College as "dead" is about right when the students are gone (summer, winter break). Otherwise, I think it's usually pretty lively, and there's plenty of fine food to be had. Then again, I grew up there, so take it with a grain of salt.
  2. idhtns

    State College, PA

    I don't think there's any reason to worry. The mayor of State College (Bill Welch) presided over a gay commitment ceremony at the student center last year and as far as I know got nothing but support (http://www.wjactv.com/news/15741879/detail.html). Things are a bit different in the rural areas outside of town, but I still think you'd be fine, and I doubt you'll ever go out there anyway. Apparently PSU has a Coalition of LGBTA Graduate Students, who you could contact for more info. http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/psupride/coalition/
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    State College, PA

    I'm a native State Collegian now at college elsewhere, so I can't tell you too much about student housing, but the town's really not as lame as it might sound. There are several theaters around, though you have to drive for the biggest one, and I think one downtown may have closed(?). There are plenty of good restaurants on and near campus, and a mall that's about a 15-20 minute drive away. Penn State has an art museum, mineral museum, etc., and there are student shows, big concerts, and other entertainment. The airport is a pretty short drive from town; it's not very big (and thus is sometimes pricey), but it's convenient. There's not much in the areas around State College, but I think it's possible to take a bus for day trips to NYC/Philly if you need a big city fix.
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