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sam246
University of Pittsburgh '13
Majoring in Public Policy, Administration, and Social Work
Member since 1/15/2012
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Common Sense Per Usual, but Very Safe
The campus is well-lit and people tend to be walking around at all times, so it feels very safe to me. There are emergency call boxes throughout, and while I was in undergrad, there were clear safety protocols and security guards at dorm entrances. I've always felt very safe walking around Oakland. It gets a bit dodgy in the residential South Oakland area. I'd recommend walking with friends if late at night as I've known of muggings happening to friends, but it's common sense and something that while unfortunate, can happen most anywhere. I've heard of few problems on campus proper and frequently walk there in the evening.
Jan 15, 2012
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Advanced, but Could Improve a Bit.
The labs are really quite nice. I've never waited long than a few minutes for a computer, and the self-service printers are quick and easy. You can also now send things to any printer on campus, so you could send a print job to a lab on your way to your next class, which is very handy. I do wish they'd invest in better scanners, as the ones they provide you with at the lab are the old-fashioned ones where you can only do one page at a time and do not feed. The Wi-Fi is everywhere, so it's very easy to use your computer or smartphone on the go.
Jan 15, 2012
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