Student Life at Penn State

Life in the Barns
Waking up to dairy silos outlined by a multicolored sunrise is not what most college students describe outside of their windows. However, I have opened my blinds many mornings to find this sight. Living in the barns has enabled me to work with professors and gain valuable experience for internships and full-time employment. It has also given me the opportunity to live with other students who have similar interests and goals. As a student who has lived in dorms, I would not trade my room in the barn for any other living situation

Academic Life in Poultry Science
Working in the poultry industry is something that, just a few years ago, would never have entered my mind. But after actually having some contact with the industry, I began to see that it was full of opportunities. Penn State's Animal Science courses are challenging and geared to promote the practical skills desired by employers in the industry. Study time and lab time are both required to be successful in this major, however, the time spent in studying has enabled me to be more successful in my internships. Also, most professors and teaching assistants have open doors to questions, and this has also been extremely helpful.

Time off of the Farm
Yes, as much as I love poultry and living at the farm, I do, on occasion, leave the farm and have a good time. And, because State College is near, I don't have to go too far. In conjunction with the University, there are countless clubs, intramural sports, a full year of Division I athletic events, theatre productions, and countless events at the Bryce Jordan Center. In the surrounding areas there are ski slopes, quality riding stables, clubs, movie theaters, and restaurants. At a college seminar that I attended, someone said that students who are bored in college are probably boring people. That is very applicable here at Penn State.

Some Cool Penn State links

• Virtual Tours of Campus
• The LionCam
• Penn State Homepage
• The Student Center

More Reasons to Attend Penn State

1. Milkshakes at Baby's
2. Apartments in the livestock barns
3. The Creamery
4. All-night barn parties
5. Paid internships and scholarships
6. Meeting friends at the HUB
7. The Collegian
8. Skiing for credit
9. Professors you can drop in on
10. Lecture notes on the internet
11. Joe Paterno
12. Tailgating
13. Hiking Mt. Nittany
14. Studying abroad