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Guys & Girls

Quick Stats

Female Undergrads 45%
Male Undergrads 55%
Birth Control Available? Yes
Student Health Center. You can call (814) 863-0774 or visit www.sa.psu.edu/uhs to schedule an appointment.

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Considering that there are 40,000 young people on campus, you’re bound to find someone you think is hot, and vice versa. If there’s no one in your immediate vicinity, keep your eyes open during class, at the HUB, and downtown. Girls tend to take more pride in their appearance (or are just more interested in attracting attention) than guys do, so they tend to be better looking and generally have a more “put-together” appearance. On a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night, the majority of girls get pretty dressed up, guys make themselves presentable, and people look to meet each other.

True to the party school stigma, students seem to lean towards “hookups” or casual relationships, rather than more serious connections. It’s also been a tradition that the student body gets hotter in the spring, when clothes come off and the lawns are crowded with sunbathers, athletes and others. You must remember that with the amount of alcohol flowing through Penn State, it can become difficult to figure out who’s hot and who isn’t, regardless of what conventional standards or common sense might tell you.

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Guys & Girls at Penn State

Aphrodite

'15

English

4.6
A

You'll Find Your Pair

You find all sorts of guys and girls here at Penn State-fun, outgoing frat boys, hot sorority chicks, the studious, pretty girls next door, the sensitive, intelligent, slightly nerdy guys...and everyone in between. There's a huge party scene here where it's easy to meet people, if you're into that, or you can just approach people after class and say hello--people here are generally welcoming. People here generally have a fairly active social life, too, so once you get out of class you'll probably head over to hang out with your friends at his place, to the movies with your roommate, or to grab a cup of coffee with the girl you met in class rather than just heading back to your dorm.

Jan 26, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Penn State

ahoff72

'14

Occupational Therapy

4.6
A

Guys

The guys are nice and mostly good looking. A ton are in frats, which isn't my thing but whatever.

Jan 24, 2012

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megs359

'15

Biology and Biological Sciences

3.1
B-

Guys/Girls

you'll find a mix of all kinds of guys and girls around campus

Jan 17, 2012

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Social Scene

Most students quickly find their own social niche on campus, whether it's partying downtown four nights a week, or spending the weekend at the game fairs in the HUB. The majority of the students seem to prefer the former. Though the HUB is packed on weekends and the free movies can be difficult to get into at times, the downtown scene, frats, and apartment parties are more popular. Penn State is a party school, and students largely turn to drinking for their entertainment.

Hookups or Relationships?

Relationships have been known to happen on campus, of course, but on the average Friday or Saturday night, many students seem to look for Mr. or Mrs. Right Now, rather than Mr. or Mrs. Right.

Best Places to Meet Guys/Girls

For freshmen, the bus is a great place to meet people on weekends. Odds are, most of them are heading in the same general direction to Frat Row or Beaver Avenue. And when 2 a.m. rolls around, those same people are back on the bus heading home to East Halls. It is not tough to strike up a, “Hey, where are you guys going?” conversation. For the 21-and-over crowd, the bars are where the most action takes place. Cellblock and Indigo are clubs where it is easy to find a dance partner for the night. Bars like Café 210 and Pickles have a little more relaxed atmosphere where it is easier to talk.

Dress Code

Individuality is encouraged but rarely put into practice. Unfortunately, trends and fads usually take control of the scene. North Face jackets, Uggs, and leggings dominate campus. The most important thing to keep in mind is dress warm! You will not get laughed at for wearing funny pants or a purple shirt. You will get laughed at for wearing shorts in 20 degree weather. Do not be that guy (or girl).

Did You Know?

Top Places to Find Hotties
1. The HUB
2. Old Main lawn on a nice day
3. Bars

Top Places to Hook Up
1. Bars
2. Frats
3. Your dorm

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