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  • 7 out of 7 people found this review useful.

    Joseph from Cochranton, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    As a student enrolled in the Cinema & Digital Arts major I feel as though I have learned a tremendous amount about film making. The four year program is set up in a very structured manner that encompasses full learning potential. Point Park is also expanding yearly. Soon most of downtown Pittsburgh will be Point Park University.
    Am enjoying being here

    Being a smaller private school there aren't as many activities like there are at a huge school like Pitt. However there are still quite a few things to do around campus. Of course the best part is living right in Downtown Pittsburgh. There are hundreds of opportunities just a walk or bus ride away. There are also plenty of big colleges to visit nearby including Pitt and Duquesne. If you like urban living in a protected area you won't be disappointed.
    Bang for the buck

    The school is a bit pricey for being not that well known. However, in this instance you pay for your education, not the name on the degree. Some core classes might be a bit too easy, but the classes involving your degree are top notch.
    Tips for prospective students

    Some core classes seem unnecessary. But, it is a liberal arts school. Perhaps the best thing to do is take the core classes at a cheap community college and transfer the credits over. That way you can focus on your major while at Point Park.
    Great for these types of students

    Cinema and Digital Arts - The film making program has a great structure and great equipment. Point Park is one of the first Universities to use HD equipment for all 4 years. Plus you start making films your very first year. Many schools wait until the Junior year to start actually filming.

    Dance - Point Park is a renowned dance school. The program is rigorous yet rewarding for dancers.

    Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Management - Point Park is one of the few universities to offer this major. It's designed to teach you how to become a manager whether it be athletes, bands, or celebrities.

    Journalism - Great equipment, program, and television studio.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Alex from York, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    As a school that prides itself in offering the most comprehensive and interesting classes, Point Park goes above and beyond what I could ever want to learn about a certain topic. I am currently enrolled in the History of the Mafia, a course designed by a former FBI narcotics agent who himself arrested and came in contact with hundreds of Mob members. You truly can learn about anything you wish, and also at the level with which you desire to attain.
    Am enjoying being here

    I absolutely love the atmosphere at Point Park because it is an environment where you can be yourself and people will accept you for that sole reason. You don't have to drink, you don't have to smoke and you don't have to be a troublemaker. Your talents could be as diverse as being able to dance to being able to write an anime script, and no one will alienate you. Your uniqueness is valued as much as the money you spend to attend the school. Everyone is friendly, welcoming and makes you feel at home each and every day.
    Bang for the buck

    As far as value for your dollar, there are a ton of things that it buys you. Shuttles to Oakland where the Pittsburgh Playhouse is located, a site where any Point Park student can see shows for free. There is a nearby Starbucks which accepts student's flex dollars as well as two dining facilities that provide a wide variety of food for the student body. In addition to the academia advantages, students wishing for athletic pastimes can play pool or ping pong in the rec room. There is also a gym near the rec area that offers all the conveniences of a large, corporate-owned gym business.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get accustomed to using elevators, as this is an urban campus which means the buildings are tall and skinny with many floors. Sometimes it takes 10 minutes to get to the first floor from my room on the 16th due to the high traffic and various stops it has to make along the way. Also, familiarize yourself with the general area around the school so that when you have free time you are able to do what and go where you want.
    Great for these types of students

    This school is 2nd only to Juliard for dance, musical theatre and acting majors. It is a top notch university and has seen many students go onto big-time careers at different places of employment within their respective field. The school is also great for students wishing to major in cinema, digital media and the like. And it is almost a necessity that you like the city scene, as you are smack dab in the hustle and bustle of downtown Pittsburgh.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Student from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors are extremely well educated in their fields and are willing to answer any questions that you may have, even if it means that they have to do some outside research of their own to be able to give you an answer. They are always willing to make appointments with students to help you along the way in your courses if you are struggling or not understanding a specific topic in class.
    Am enjoying being here

    I have had nothing but good experiences while at Point Park, both inside and outside the classroom. The students here are very friendly and accepting. You never feel as if you are being left out of anything because there are so many opportunities to get involved.
    Bang for the buck

    My experiences have been totally positive and I feel that I am really receiving my money's worth out of Point Park. The classes provide you with great information and you grow a lot socially as well.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply early because they offer amazing scholarships and the earlier you apply, the better your chances are for receiving them.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Valerie from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I feel that, already within my first semester, I gained a lot of knowledge of the basics of the broadcast industry. I've learned how to write scripts, how the FCC works, and so much more all while being a first semester freshman!
    Am enjoying being here

    I love the atmosphere of Point Park, because individuality is accepted wonderfully. There really are no wrongs answers in class either. I feel that you can turn any paper or project into your own, thus making one feel independent.
    Bang for the buck

    The classes I'm taking are well worth what I pay.

  • 1 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Tiffany from Saint Clairsville, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am currently a Psycology major and I love PPU's Psych program. The teachers are amazing, understanding, and willing to help you on many different levels. They are also very good at what they do!
    Am enjoying being here

    I love my roommmates we get along great. I love the city it is new and exciting, but the course work leaves little time for anything, and suffice it to say if your not good with stairs, this isn't the place to be because its a urban campus and your classes are likely to be on floors like 10 or higher, and catching an elevator takes a lot of time, most students take the stairs.
    Bang for the buck

    This is a pricy school and at first I loved it but as more time has passed a realized we aren't getting much for our money, and that says a lot when you don't have money to begin with.
    Tips for prospective students

    Look into public colleges because they are cheaper, especially if you are coming here for academics. If you a dance student welcome to the world of hard work, they will work your butt off here!
    Great for these types of students

    Dance, Musical theator, and Acting

  • Raymond from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Great faculty, prime location downtown Pittsburgh. Decent curriculum, terrible food.
    Tips for prospective students

    Youll enjoy the vibrant urban campus, with Oakland home of PITT, CMU, and Carlow just minutes away.
    Academic Rigor

    Intense classes, very qualified and intriguing teachers
    Dorm Life

    Freshman year, dorms are small, but once your past that sophomore and junior year housing is very pleasant and appealing.
    Food and Dining

    RDF closes kinda early, the Point Cafe is great and open late!
    What to do for fun

    Go to Oakland.

  • Danielle from New Kensington, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    It's much different than a typical campus because it is right in downtown Pittsburgh, so it is a much different experience than campus life at a typical campus college. The class sizes are small and it makes it much easier to communicate with your teacher. Point Park is very much an arts school and concentrates very strongly on majors such as dance, musical theatre, or media communications
    Tips for prospective students

    If your not to fond of the arts Point Park may not be the school for you. Point Park does offer other majors besides the arts but I do not feel as if they are as strong or as noticed. Point Park is an excellent school and you should definitely look into it!
    Academic Rigor

    The classes at Point Park are not extremely difficult if you put a good effort into them. Many of the teachers are very relaxed and will be willing to work with you if you are having problems in their class. Overall I believe that Point Park is very good overall academically.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm life is great! Point Park really makes an effort for new students to meet new people. There are living and learning communities that adhere the students interests and allow students to meet people with the same interests as themselves. There are also many activities that Point Park plans for new students that are great for meeting new friends.
    Food and Dining

    There are two places a student can get food at Point Park, the cafeteria and the cafe. I would not recommend the cafeteria. The food wasn't anything great and sometimes was just bad. On the other hand the food at the cafe is really great and I would definitely recommend it!
    What to do for fun

    There is so much to do in downtown. There are many restaurants as well as different activities such as dancing, biking, or even just exploring downtown. It is all what you make of it. Oakland is just a short shuttle ride (the Point Park provides free) away with even more activities.
    Bang for the buck

    Point Park may seem expensive when first applying, but really they do provide a lot of help to students making it much more affordable than many other colleges.
    Great for these types of students

    Point Park is excellent for dance students, musical theatre, etc.
    Clubs and Activities

    There is an excellent selection of clubs and sports that would appeal to all students no matter what their interest!
    Campus Safety

    Point Park has their own police force right on campus that is constantly patrolling. There is security in every buildings entrance to provide extra security.

  • LaQueisha from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i love this school. its a nice urban campus thats probably bigger than alot of people would think. this school also has a wide range of diverse people.
    Tips for prospective students

    if you do not like singing and music this is not the school for you! copa (musical theater, singing, acting ect) is a big majority of the school and they do sing and dance in the hallways and elevators, some can be snobby but alot are really nice. if you like the big city and being close to pretty much everything then this is a good school for you. its a nice small campus and decent size classes so there isnt much to worry about.
    Academic Rigor

    alot of classes are kind of a jock, mainly core classes, but alot can be very difficult and take alot of effort to pass. its all about the students in my opinion.
    Dorm Life

    depends on your floor! in the freshmen dorms i hated my floor. people would scream up and down the hallways at every hour of the night, but its nice to get to know people. the dorms are actually pretty nice all of them. they have been the nicest ive seen in many universities. but living on campus is really nice
    Food and Dining

    cafe food and cafeteria food arent bad but it gets very old very fast. but being downtown with so many places to eat is a plus.
    What to do for fun

    were in the city you can do pretty much any and everything that you want!!!
    Bang for the buck

    this school is expensive but i think its worth it
    Clubs and Activities

    there is a club for almost everything imaginable
    Greek Life

    none

  • Melissa from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    As a current sophomore Multimedia student, I feel as though I am learning a tremendous amount about my major and the world around me. My teachers and some of my peers really add to the learning environment.
    Am enjoying being here

    I am a commuter student, so riding the bus back and forth to school four days a week gets tiring. I like Point Park a lot, but all the travelling makes school a little harder to enjoy.
    Bang for the buck

    For a relatively unknown and small school, Point Park is expensive. However, they have some really great scholarship opportunities that make the cost a bit easier to bear.
    Tips for prospective students

    GO FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS!!! They are essential if you want to get through school with a little less financial burden. Secondly, make as many friends as you can. There are some really great people who attend, so make sure to find them.
    Great for these types of students

    It's a great school for the creative, artsy types.

  • Kimberly from Avalon, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    They require you to take a lot of classes that aren't necessarily related to your major...which is kind of a bummer when you're tired of literature classes and just want to learn what you came for. But it really helps broaden your knowledge, which is never a bad thing.
    Am enjoying being here

    As for literal location--I love being in the city. But since I commute now, it's really a pain to either have to take a bus and walk halfway across downtown or find a place to park and pay ridiculous parking fees. It was better living on campus. As for the intangible things--I've had some really great professors and some who really knew how to cut you down without really helping you improve. But I'm sure that's true of any school. Also, a lot of different types of people go here, so depending what kind of person you are it can be really easy to make friends or really hard to identify with anyone. Unfortunately I happen to fall into the second group.
    Bang for the buck

    It's not that the education isn't worth it or that the school isn't a good enough choice for my major. But the problem is, they're doing a lot of expanding, which is great for them and the future, but I hate that tuition keeps going up every year to pay for things that for the most part probably won't be done by the time I graduate.
    Tips for prospective students

    They give great financial aid--if you keep your grades up. So don't slack off. Depending on the classes you take, it actually can be really hard to maintain a B average. But if you do, you may not have to pay much out of pocket at all.
    Great for these types of students

    Obviously their biggest programs are performing arts and communications. But I don't think there's any particular majors that this school is a bad choice for. They really have something for everyone, both in majors and extracurricular activities.

  • Robyn from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Point Park's majors range from performing arts, to visual arts, to academic majors. I'm personally in the latter. Since the school is so small, you get so much personal attention from teachers, and so much potential to grow. Nearly all the professors in the Arts and Sciences department have their Ph.D so you know that they're passionate about what they're teaching in class.
    Am enjoying being here

    Living in downtown Pittsburgh is great. The city is literally your campus.
    Bang for the buck

    It's definitely a pricey college. The school does offer a ton of little scholarships like one for high school achievement, departmental, community service and they help add up towards tuition cost.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't use all of your flex dollars in Starbucks! It's tempting to grab a macchiato every day before class to wake up, but you'll run out in the first month.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who don't mind walking, biking, or bussing to get around and can live without their car.

  • Livy from Murrysville, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes directly relate to my major, career choice, and interests. Already in my first semester, I don't feel that I have any blow-off classes.
    Am enjoying being here

    Point Park is full of some of the most unique people. Coming from a small town, it's so much fun being able to meet all kinds of different personalities. Being in downtown Pittsburgh, you never run out of things to do.

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