10 Signs You Go To Point Park University
Start writing a post
Student Life

10 Signs You Go To Point Park University

Every college has its quirks.

264
10 Signs You Go To Point Park University
Bing

Point Park University is definitely a unique campus. The diversity of the students and faculty create a wonderful atmosphere full of educational opportunities, support and friendship. After just one semester here, I can say I know I have made the right choice choosing Point Park. I can also say I know its quirks that set the university apart from other colleges.

1. People say "Oh, cool," when you announce where you go to school, but really they have no idea what you're talking about.

Duquesne and University of Pittsburgh are the main Pittsburgh colleges everyone is familiar with. Universities such as Point Park, Carlow or Bradford are under appreciated.

2. You're on a first name basis with most of your professors.

Class sizes are similar to a traditional high school classroom with only 20 to 30 students. Professors can get to know and personally help their students in class. The classroom is an education yet laid-back setting at Point Park.

3. You can't go anywhere without seeing someone you know.

Most would think this is quite the contrary given Point Park in located in highly populated and always busy downtown Pittsburgh. However, on such a small campus, it is difficult to go to the dining hall, Point Café, gym or Village Park without running in to someone you know.

4. You leave for class 20 minutes early to ensure an elevator ride in West Penn or Lawrence Hall.

The lines wrap through the lobbies in these buildings with students reluctant to take the stairs. When you finally get an elevator, it's like a game on Tetris attempting to fit as many people as possible.

5. When you do miss the elevator, you've fallen victim to taking the stairs up 6+ flights of stairs.

With classes back to back and only ten minutes in between, it can be difficult to catch an elevator to make it to class on time. Thus, you begin your climb up what feels like Mount Everest. You finally make it to class, and you are forced to quiet your heavy breathing so the kid next to you doesn't think you are going to keel over.

6. "Where's the sixth floor?"

This is a common question to newcomers and students who do not often flock to Thayer Hall. There is no button in the elevators to get off on the sixth floor. One must either get off on the fifth floor and climb up to the sixth or get off on the seventh floor and climb down.

7. "Hug a Hound" is the most exciting email in our inbox. (Besides "Cancelled Class")

For all the dog lovers missing their furry friends from home, and for stressed out college kids everywhere, Hug a Hound is a fantastic event. Everyone loves to squeeze a cute, fluffy puppy.

8. Dance attire is commonly seen around campus.

Dancers will walk in to class sweaty and still in their leotards and costumes, but no one will bat an eye because that's a norm at Point Park, considering it is an acclaimed university for dancing.

9. Friends from other universities are jealous of your Fridays off.

Of course, not everyone has no classes on Fridays, but a lot of students regularly have three day weekends. An extra day to de-stress and catch up on homework, or your favorite Netflix series, is much appreciated at Point Park.

10. You get super ballsy crossing the Boulevard of the Allies.

Whether you're running late to class or simply too impatient to wait for the walk sign to appear, sometimes you just have to eyeball it up in either direction and go for it. The mindset of a college kid is, "Go ahead, hit me. You'll pay my tuition," anyways.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

54585
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

35123
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

957373
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

183576
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments