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Penn State features a wide range of professors and class types. Most teachers are well trained in their field, but there are always exceptions to the rule. Just like most schools, graduate and international students serve as teaching assistants. Some can be easier to work with than others. It becomes pretty easy to learn which professors are student-friendly and which ones to avoid. Upperclassmen and Web sites like RateMyProfessors.com are good sources to guide you. The bottom line is that your effort will usually dictate your grade: If you put in the work, your grade will reflect it.

Class size also varies widely. It’s easy to get lost in the large auditorium classes, but these are unavoidable when you’re working on general requirements. As you progress in a major, though, you’ll find that classes become smaller, more discussion-oriented, and more personal. Penn State has a lot to offer academically, and this is especially true if you’re motivated to learn.

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nxs5192

'13

Criminal Justice and Corrections

5.0

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Best Education for You

I am a Criminal Justice student at Penn State University and am very pleased with the education I have recieved so far. My professors are experienced in the field of study and therefore can present real world examples. Each student has a specific program attached to them in order to complete school with out taking unneccesary courses.

Feb 06, 2012

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heartz235

'13

Hospitality Management

3.5

B

Registration Process

It's a bit tough to do it on your own but I contacted an adviser who thought he was helping me and changed my whole schedule without asking me when I was available for class. A for effort but F because he messed up my work schedule for the semester.

Jan 07, 2012

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nko5006

'13

Psychology

4.6

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Feel Free to Be Educated

most professors have a if you want to learn you will and if you don't you wont attitude. they provide as much help as you ask for if you dont they may inform you overall about interships or job but for specifics you have to ask

Dec 28, 2011

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Penn State Classrooms

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Penn State Classrooms This is an example of a small lecture hall that holds less than 200 students. Most classes have either a whiteboard or blackboard (sometimes both), an overhead projector, and speakers. Every seat comes with a desk, so students have the option of taking handwritten notes or using a computer.

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100 Thomas Building

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100 Thomas Building Thomas Building is comprised of both small and large classrooms. It is also home to the largest lecture hall on campus, 100 Thomas. This lecture hall holds up to 726 students. A class held in here that every student should take before they graduate is SOC119, "Race Relations" with Professor Sam Richards.

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Free Hugs!

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Free Hugs! Every day when you leave your room and wander around campus, you are guaranteed to see students from a class or organization involving themselves in different activities. Students from a sociology class had to give "Free Hugs" out to random students for an assignment.

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