What students say
College students throughout the area sound off about why they picked Pittsburgh

"It's a large city, with all of those advantages, but not as crazy as NYC or D.C. Pittsburgh is made up of smaller sections that give it a closer community feel. It's like a bunch of small towns put together."
Jason Somma, University of Pittsburgh


"Pittsburgh has great opportunities...it's a perfect way to ease my way into life."
Amber Boucher, Chatham College

"Everybody knows somebody from another school."
Jen Kroniser, La Roche College

"It's nice to get off campus and take advantage of all the events going on in the city."
Casey Conroy, Saint Vincent College

"Going to college in the Pittsburgh area has allowed me to get great experience interning with a top software design company."
Karen Zannini - Allegheny College

"It's a prosperous, growing city with lots of possibility and a great arts and culture scene."
Whitney McIntyre, University of Pittsburgh

"I have the best of both worlds here: a small campus with big city feel. I can get on a bus and shop, go to restaurants, visit museums, or go to the ballet."
Meg Rogers, Chatham College

"Pittsburgh offers the good cultural aspects of a city without being too big. It's not intimidating like New York would be."
Abigail Schoppe, Carnegie Mellon University


"It's a big city, but not so big that you can't enjoy it. It's safe."
Jonathan Smith, Duquesne University


"Coming from a small town, Pittsburgh was so easy for me to adjust to. I like feeling comfortable riding the buses and going to the symphony."
Melissa Lawrie, Chatham College

"On weekends, my friends and I can always get student discount tickets to plays, the ballet, musicals and teh symphony."
Dana Gary, Carnegie Mellon University

"There are always lectures, events, concerts, and museums to go to and the great thing is that they are all free for students."
Cybthia Gordy, University of Pittsburgh

“Pittsburgh has the ability to appear smaller than it actually is. It has more of a community feel to it, and I like that."
Bryson Thornton, La Roche College

"Even coming from New York, I think Pittsburgh has a lot of arts and culture."
Sharin Apostolou, Carnegie Mellon University

“Cross registration is really a great deal. I'm excited to take an Industrial Design course next semester at another university nearby."
Mahjabeen Obaid, Chatham College


"Off every exit there's a college."
Courtney Meiers, La Roche College

"Everything doesn't revolve around the college."
Laura Helpler, University of Pittsburgh

"The city is great. It is big enough so that there is enough to do even if you are under 21, but it's not overwhelming."
Anthony Mastromatteo, CCAC

"I enjoy playing intramural rugby and attending Pittsburgh's Irish and Classical Theatre."
Nate Newell, Seton Hill University

"I can have both - the city and the campus."
Whitney McIntyre, University of Pittsburgh

"There's just enough here to please everyone."
Brian Kunst, La Roche College

"There are so many ways to go out doors and enjoy the region. I like to go rollerblading in Point State Park."
Matt Ross, Penn State in Pittsburgh

"Pittsburgh's central location is great. I'm close to a big city, but still feel like I'm in a small town."
Dawn Kapua Ah Hee, Washington & Jefferson College

"There are multiple companies within walking distance for volunteer and internship opportunities."
Ashley Kowalski, Carlow College

"Moraine State Park is great for fishing and camping. I love the fact that the city is so close to such amazing parks and lakes."
Megan O'Neill, Slippery Rock University

"When my friends and I go off-campus we usually go to the Waterfront for great concerts, restaurants and shopping."
Emily Talmage, Robert Morris University

"Here, I get the chance to dance in city productions. There are often audition notices posted around campus."
Cristin Ertel, Point Park College

"It's nice having so many kids around."
Jonathan Smith, Duquesne University