A historic campus in the middle of a college town. The campus is walkable and quaint. You can get…read moreto one side to the other in about 10 minutes. There was some construction happening in the student union during my visit. The classrooms are neat and inviting. Students fob into all buildings.

Full disclosure: I am the parent of a newly-admitted DC Freshman. I also was accepted years ago at…read morethe Dickinson School of Law, which is un-related to DC but sits at the edge of its campus. As such, I've been to Carlisle a number of times over the past 30 years, both as a prospective law student and as the parent of a DC student. Here's my "review" of Dickinson College and the surrounding town/area... Beautiful campus, strong alumni network, including extremely successful alums like the CEO/President of LL Bean. Numerous awards for being a top-rated college as to sustainability. Responsive staff. Small student to teacher ratio. Encourages students to find their passion, so interesting combinations of double majors and majors/minor abound, and students don't declare their major until Jr year, I believe. Encourages study abroad and for a somewhat unique statistic I think, Dickinson states that 60% of its student athletes do so, with the coaches' encouragement! Dickinson is what it appears to be, "family" to its alumns and students. Extremely supportive all-around. Location is close to Harrisburg, the Commonwealth's capital, as well as an easy 1.75 hour ride to Phila area (85 miles in my case!) as a straight shot down the PA Turnpike! One comment stated this is a boring school with nothing to do. That's ridiculous. There are attractions within an easy drive, _lots_of activities on campus, and a growing diversity of students. And, to callously call the surrounding area as being full of "red-necks" is nonsense. As a former diversity trainer with a major Fortune50 company and within the USCG Aux, that statement really jolted me. The folks in Carlisle may be more rural in background than say someone from a city or a suburb near a city, but they are welcoming and friendly. Judging an entire community based on some interaction had with one or two (perhaps) is simply unfair to the community as a whole). Go Red Devils! PS To YELP: Why the heck would you NOT recommend the 3 "Not Recommended" 5-star reviews that were well-written, thoughtful and gave details upon which the reviews were based? And, from both students and parents! I don't get it! If they were included, DC would have a near 5-Star rating which is more in-line with what I've experienced via the many alumns I've met, both at DC functions AND by pure chance in the "big outside world" where they had no reason to be biased in their view...i.e. I met them via normal, everyday encounters via my job, etc!

I went to SFU for the 2023 fall semester and half of the 2024 Spring semester, (had to leave due to…read morepersonal reasons). Overall, SFU is a great place for students to get an excellent education if you can afford their tuition. My favorite professor was a professor of the Franciscan Theology program. However, the students are not kind at all. I went to SFU for the 2023 fall semester and half of the 2024 Spring semester (I had to leave due to personal reasons). If you aren't overly religious, super conservative, a part of athletics (not esports, though, because you will get harassed for being on the esports team), or a part of Greek life, you will be treated horribly by most of the student body. I am 23 years old with a son, and many people thought I was trash for being at the university--especially two girls who were the president of the Pro-life club on campus.

An excellent, small, student-focused university nestled in beautiful, rural Central Pennsylvania…read more Features a new Science Building, with undergraduate research space, student study zones, and a large salt-water aquarium. Health Science programs are very strong, and the science programs are expanding.

Beautiful campus, excellent staff and students. Some. Of the nicest people you will ever meet. The…read moreuniversity is small in comparison to UCLA (where I attended), but it felt like home and my stepdaughter loves it! That's all that matters. Solid education here.

This is a beautiful campus. The class-size is good, the professors are very approachable, The…read moreathletic program is outstanding for school this size.

I am a current student at penn highlands and I love the college, the employees, the professors, and…read morethe atmosphere. The professors are always there to help you no matter what you need and the employees are very friendly. Penn highlands is a very safe place to go to school, and you will get a good quality education. The tuition is affordable (although I am there on a full ride) and the class sizes are perfect. The credits from penn highlands are very credible and transfer to other universities very well. I am studying early childhood education and am transferring for special education and my entire degree will transfer to my university without a problem. Now the bookstore prices are beyond outrageous and their employees are not the most friendly, but the college is great!

From the owner: Located in the Southern Alleghenies, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College offers higher…read moreeducation to Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset, Bedford and Fulton Counties.

It's the end of the year at PSU, so it's move-out day. It's…read moreamazing how students have to learn to manage their time in school and also learn to organize their belongings to fit in their parents' vehicles at the end of the school year. The campus provides a large wheeled bin to help students carry their belongings from the dorm to their cars. You must sign the bin out and return it by a certain time; otherwise, you will be charged a late return fee. There is a donation room designated for usable items you no longer want or need. The donated items go to the local Goodwill. The PSU campus police don't issue tickets to non-registered cars during the move-out period as long as you put on your flashers. Bottom line: that dorm room assigned to you better look like the day you moved in, or the student/parents will receive a bill for trash left behind, items left in the room, and anything damaged.

One star I do not recommend this university. They have white thug drug dealers selling drugs. If…read moreyou think your child is joining a fraternity, they are joining the cartel, big drugs and a lot of sexual assault goes on at this college.

Temple University Harrisburg is located downtown right in Strawberry Square across from Bagel…read moreLovers. I had NO idea it's been there for over 30 years. From the outside, you'd think this was just a building to come and ask questions about Temple University (main campus) but it's actually a full-service university (class rooms and all lol) . It's really spacious and very up to date with it's look. CASA students take classes here because they have way more than enough space. They offer flexible freshman and transfer programs - super convenient for anyone who has credits If you're ever in the area you should definitely check it out!

The dormitories were very clean. The security appeared to be upgraded from when I last visited…read more The cafeteria is amazing! I recommend the salmon, tofu, and beef. For dessert, I recommend tasting the chocolate pudding, cream creese brownies, and cranberry cookies. Opportunities for management to take this to the next level: the blueberry oatmeal and pancakes could have been less watery and less sweet. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The facilities were very well maintained! Signage or building color could be a bit more distinctive as I needed help navigating to dormitory because signage is only visited from limited angles and all buildings are the same color. Additional signs or more distinctive colors would be helpful for visitors.

How wonderful that Messiah University offers free Symphony Concerts led by conductor Dr. Timothy…read moreDixon and is open to the public. The 2025 Messiah University Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition winner, Anna Clement, played Beethoven's piano concerto No. 3--amazing grace and talent. The symphony orchestra consisted of nearly sixty students performing like professionals. Well done, and thank you, Messiah University. For additional Performing Arts Concerts Series, visit arts.messiah.edu

A beautiful October Saturday to enjoy in Homecoming activities. The Highlight of the day was not…read morejust reconnecting with hubby's college friends. Still, the Black Alumni Association is celebrating 150 years since the first Black student, Edward M. Brawley, graduated from Bucknell University. An acknowledgment of the timeline and accomplishments of Black students at the university accompanied the ceremony for the Edward M. Beasley bronze bust, made in celebration of 140 years since Brawley graduated from Bucknell.

I went to Bucknell for one semester and had a pretty negative experience which led me to leave the…read moreUniversity halfway through the year. In terms of academics, the classes were nice and the professors were lovely people, but I would recommend making sure that your chosen major is something that the University specializes in. I chose to go there for theatre, and I found that they were lacking in performance opportunities and resources for the arts in general. The classes were all beginner level, and did not extend beyond basic training. I felt like I was repeating middle/high school level classes. Bucknell is great for math, science, and engineering majors. If you are the type of person that cares about having things to do off campus, Lewisburg is not the place for you. There are very few options for entertainment and trying to shop without having access to a car is very difficult. The nearby towns are just as barren as Lewisburg. You will inevitably get stuck on campus. If you have any kind of food allergies or need for meal plan accommodations, good luck getting dining services to take you seriously. It took me six weeks of fighting the school and getting my parents and healthcare providers involved to convince them to let me eat somewhere other than the main food hall. The staff are not careful about cross-contamination and do not understand allergies at all. The social life on campus is nearly non-existent. Unless you are in a frat/sorority, it is very difficult to find a social outlet and make friends. I am personally not interested in sororities, but I found myself having to gravitate toward them to have something to do most days. It was incredibly hard to find information about clubs and groups, and the few that I joined were nearly inactive. If you care about diversity and inclusion, Bucknell is not the right university to attend. The majority of the students are white upper-middle class students who come from very rich families and they all look and talk the same. There is a severe gossip culture on campus, and the friends you make will more than likely be quite shallow. It feels like being trapped in middle school and the campus/student population is tiny so there is really nowhere to escape if you get caught in the wrong crowd of people. Most people that I met there had to rely on their academics to stay occupied and otherwise felt miserable because of the lack of on and off campus activities. Even if you do find activities that suit you, it is very hard to find nice, trustworthy people. I started there having plenty of friends and only had one when I left due to the disingenuous nature of the student body. If there is anything nice I can say, it is that the campus is beautiful, and you can definitely rely on the professors to have your back if nobody else does. If you know that Bucknell is the place for you, I wouldn't want you to be turned away by my review. My advice is just to make sure that if you do choose to go there, you are prepared for the environment: small town, intense party and frat/sorority culture, a very focused area of expertise, and a real and somewhat concerning lack of diversity and inclusion.

The instructors were very knowledgeable as they welcomed questions and feedback. The courses were…read moresetup systematically from the classroom to the shop. Each student received individual assistance to maximize their learning potential. And,the instructors exhibited patience for anyone having difficulty understanding. Finally, the shops were well stocked with every tool, equipment, and supplies that were needed. And,the entire facility was kept exceptionally clean!

The Open House was brilliantly staged. They allowed you to check-in early and had every detail…read morecovered. Everyone was warm and friendly. Staff was eager to assist you with anything. Student helpers we kind. It was a very pleasant day.