Reviews of University of Pittsburgh | United States

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“Great but then Covid19 occurred...”

Rishika S

United States, Undergraduate
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, 2022

Overall

The courses that I took in-person I thoroughly enjoyed and felt that I gained some knowledge afterward. The courses that I am taking online are meh, to be honest. The teachers are either really nice and easy-going or they are nice enough but super rigid. The facilities were good and the dorms were fine but the food at Market was not that great. It was good when prospective students visited and parents came to visit but otherwise, it was mediocre. However, they made an Indian food "station" and that was sooo good.

Pros

Good teachers and dorms

Cons

Mediocre food for how expensive it is

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“Fantastic hands on professors”

Marisa D

Belgium, Undergraduate
, 2005

Overall

I majored in English Writing from 1995-1997 (I then continued at Widener University in Philadelphia for psychology)-
But I loved my studies at Univ of Pittsburgh-
The professors were always approachable; the classes to choose from were diverse and compelling & I was able to meet with my counsellor once a month to stay on track.

Pros

Diversity; availability of professors

Cons

None

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“Excellent school overall”

Eric N

Italy, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2004

Overall

Most professors and advisers were very helpful and knowledgeable. There were a few lazy ones, but they were the minority. The school also provided plenty of resources.

Pros

Good teachers, resources

Cons

Spread out, long walks between classes

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Philipp W

European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
Business Studies, Graduate, integrated in EBS curriculum

Overall

I wish I had known...

I talked to several people who had studied in Pittsburgh before I left. Consequently there were no bad surprises.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

1

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

1

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

The 11-month MBA program is extermely challenging. Only very ambitious students should choose it.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

New York is close and can be reached by plane for about $100. Pittsburgh has an important international airport.

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Emilio Z

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, United States
Engineering, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

current students perceptions regarding the curriculum and the way professors teach.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

average school. not too hard, homework is easier than at other schools

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

-ask students about the professors teaching courses you are planning on take. Some professors do not seem to have their own opinion about couse material unless they follow what the books mentions.

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