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Review:
Pennsylvania State University is a public education institution with over 40,000 students and a vibrant atmosphere. Founded in 1855, the 7,958-acre campus is also known as Happy Valley and has over 1,000 clubs and organizations, offering plenty of opportunities to get involved in campus life. The University’s football team plays in the Division I Big Ten Conference and is based at the 107,000-seat Beaver Stadium, and the school mascot is the Nittany Lion. The small, bustling town of State College is located opposite the campus and features an array of coffee shops, cafés, restaurants, shops and bars, and the University is surrounded by majestic mountains that offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and skiing.
State College, PA 16801, Phone: 814-865-4700
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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