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University of Puget Sound - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

Local Atmosphere

C+
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Points of Interest
  • Mount Rainier
  • Museum of Glass
  • The Old Train Station
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
  • Tacoma Art Museum
  • Tacoma Dome
  • Washington State History Museum

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Tacoma is a growing city of about 200,000. Immediately off campus are several restaurants, grocery stores, and theaters that enjoy a symbiotic relationship with the University. In fact, UPS has recently linked together with several businesses and restaurants within walking distance off campus with a program called Ticket to Tacoma. Students receive a credit card-like discount card to some great pizza places, restaurants, and businesses.

With a few other colleges in the area, UPS students find that several businesses cater to college students. Students enjoy exploring the Tacoma Art Museum, the Museum of Glass, the Washington State History Museum, the Old Train Station, and almost any type of restaurant you can think of. The numerous cultural attractions and variety of dining options are great for weekend activities, date destinations, or places to take the family when they come to visit. Tacoma really has something for everyone.
 

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Local Atmosphere at University of Puget Sound

euesato

'14

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

1.9
C-

Very Liberal

this a very liberal town and the campus is the same

Nov 01, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at University of Puget Sound

welcometothesound

'15

Biology

3.5
B

Tacoma

Tacoma is thought to be a little rough, but i don't believe it is. As long as you are smart and don't go looking for trouble you won't find any.

Sep 26, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at University of Puget Sound

kswiss9

'14

Biology

1.5
D+

really pretty bad

Puget sound is a liberal, fairly wealthy and active community, but it is a bubble within Tacoma. There are those that say Tacoma is a high-end, student oriented community, but there really is nothing to do there. There are a few cafes to study in and decently priced diners nearby, but unless you have a car or have a friend who can drive you, you're stuck walking a mile or so through the incessant rain to get there.

Tacoma is really just a sub-par suburban area that lacks any real culture or sense of community. Yes, Point Defiance is nice, the glass museum is pleasant, and Seattle is a half hour away. But getting to Seattle and back is a full day's trip, and when you're busy studying on the weekends, you don't have time to take a whole day off to go camping or into Seattle. The glass museum may be interesting to visit once or twice, and Point Defiance is nice if the weather isn't awful (which it usually is).

Overall, I'd say that the local atmosphere is one of the worst aspects of my experience at the University of Puget Sound.

Jul 05, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers Tacoma Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • Seattle Mariners: baseball
  • Seattle Seahawks: football
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Olympia: WA: 40 minutes
  • Seattle: WA: 45 minutes
Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Tacoma:
• A former port city, Tacoma has many cultural venues.
• The movie 10 Things I Hate About You was filmed in Tacoma.
• The Tacoma Dome is the largest arena with a wooden dome.
• The city has great views of Mount Rainier and Puget Sound.
• Tacoma Link, the light rail system, makes downtown travel a piece of cake.

Famous People from Tacoma:
Bing Crosby was born as Harry Lillis Crosby in Tacoma, Washington, on May 3, 1903.

Local Slang:
The Aroma of Tacoma – Smell from the paper mill that occasionally comes with the morning fog
Northend – The well-kept residential area where UPS is located
Point D – Point Defiance Park
T-Loc – A Tacoma local (usually college age, not attending UPS)

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC Narrows Plaza 8
2208 Mildred St. W.
Tacoma
(253) 565-7000

Galaxy Tacoma 6
3102 S. 23rd St.
Tacoma
(253) 383-5995

Grand Cinema
606 S. Fawcett Ave.
Tacoma
(253) 593-4474

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