University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
4.5
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4.5
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Carol
Green Bay, WI57 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We gleaned a great historical perspective of this University from our grandson, Jake, who is a student and part of the Pitt football team. He proudly provided us with a wealth of historical information. The Cathedral of Learning building is impressive! How the campus has evolved from the days of The Neal Log House, the oldest existing residential structure in Pittsburgh and one of the last few buildings left on campus. What a wonderful experience it was for us, as grandparents!
Written 29 June 2023
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RagsKP94
State College, PA739 contributions
Feb 2022
Did a self-guided walking tour. They have a number of marked stops throughout. It was quite informative and a nice walk on a brisk day. The campus is definitely urban, but seems safe during the day when we went.
Written 7 February 2022
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GoodFood88
Washington DC, DC990 contributions
Feb 2020
Make sure you go through the Cathedral and check out as many international rooms as you can. The weekend is a good time to go as there are less students and more opportunities to look around. Also go check out Forbes Field while you are there.
Written 18 February 2020
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Nani R
Philadelphia, PA144 contributions
Aug 2022
My child goes here, not all the staff is pleasant but the campus is big and easy to get around. On Forbes Street there are a lot of eatery. Anything you have a taste for you will find. The towers are bigger in person than pictures. Hope all the kids have a safe year.
Written 29 August 2022
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA24,842 contributions
Feb 2020
Such a beautiful campus! We were visiting Pittsburgh and decided to stroll around the U Pitt grounds. Entering the Cathedral Of Learning was worth it on its own... exquisite!
Written 22 February 2020
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Ronald P
4 contributions
Sept 2017 • Business
Do not go there for treatment. I went there for a year and a half to fix all of my teeth. 2k later I had to have everything re-done. Inferior materials used. Craftmanship horrid. It takes three times as long to have any proceedure done. Multiple visits. All for nothing. Prices are not low. Better to spend a bit more to get care from an experienced dentist.
Written 1 August 2018
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57Lulu
Florida641 contributions
Sept 2019
The Oakland campus is actually embedded with some of the UPMC medical facilities (e.g. Montefiore Hospital, Presbyterian, Western Psych, etc). Depending on what you are looking for in a college, there are some outstanding majors at Pitt. Upper campus is obviously newer than lower campus and is near the workout facilities, athletic events and fraternities. Lower campus also houses dorms, the Cathedral of Learning, Student Union, Library, etc. and is near restaurants. Classes are everywhere in between. Make sure you take a walk up cardiac hill if visiting. If school is in session, you will see students hanging out in the green space. Don't forget to visit Heinz Chapel which is right next to the Cathedral of Learning.
Written 14 October 2019
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drgreatoe
Philadelphia, PA305 contributions
Nov 2018
Our son has been at Pitt for 5 years and earned 2 degrees. The town is great with a lot of things to to keep you busy.
1. Carnegie Mellon Museum
2. Cathedral of Learning
3 Shops on Forbes and good Restaurants within walking distance.
4. Solders and Sailors Museum
5. Peterson Events
6. Fifth Ave
7. See the Penguins 🐧 play hockey
8. Visit Heinz Field and watch Pitt Football or the Steelers play.
9. Visit PNC Stadium and watch a Pirates game.
10. Hop a bus to the Strip District where there are tons of shops and merchants where you can buy Pitt clothes that are inexpensive and blend in with the black and yellow Terrible Towels.
11. Hop a bus to the Waterfront in Homedale where there are shops/movie theaters/ Restaurants all located along the river.
12. Spend a day hanging out in the Park/ Student Union/ or lawn area with friends playing football 🏈 or Soccer ⚽️.
1. Carnegie Mellon Museum
2. Cathedral of Learning
3 Shops on Forbes and good Restaurants within walking distance.
4. Solders and Sailors Museum
5. Peterson Events
6. Fifth Ave
7. See the Penguins 🐧 play hockey
8. Visit Heinz Field and watch Pitt Football or the Steelers play.
9. Visit PNC Stadium and watch a Pirates game.
10. Hop a bus to the Strip District where there are tons of shops and merchants where you can buy Pitt clothes that are inexpensive and blend in with the black and yellow Terrible Towels.
11. Hop a bus to the Waterfront in Homedale where there are shops/movie theaters/ Restaurants all located along the river.
12. Spend a day hanging out in the Park/ Student Union/ or lawn area with friends playing football 🏈 or Soccer ⚽️.
Written 15 November 2018
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Christy M
7 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
Love Pitt. Daughter attends here. Husband is alumni. They offer so much at this University. Great academics, social life and more....
Written 8 February 2018
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Suzanne K
Michigan38 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
We loved this campus! I've been to many different campuses and college tours, and this tour was one of the best. Students were friendly and informative. Campus is very nice, some really great buildings, nice green areas, lots to do and see.
Written 13 July 2017
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Where is a good place to stay near campus but would give us a good idea about Pittsburgh as a whole? We are going for a campus visit with our family of 5 and I am wondering where we should stay (downtown, north shore, south works, bakery square)? Thank you.
Written 31 January 2016
Hi, there are some hotels around campus like Wyndham or Hilton and they are all great places to stay and experience the campus around. The city is very well connected to the campus (barely 5-7 minutes drive or even buses) so you can explore the city as a whole anytime.
But I would recommend you to stay around campus to have a full immersion there. Its a whole world in itself with two universities side by side and the wonderful options it throws up to explore.
Written 1 February 2016
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