Penn State: Nice place for graduate school - Research Assistant Penn State Employee Review

4.0
Aug 11, 2010
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Pros

Quiet and safe college town, beautiful scenery, friendly neighborhood, relatively low living cost, good football team, relatively close to NYC and Philly

Cons

Long and cold winter, apartment rent keeps increasing and many apartments are not tenant friendly, crowded in football weekends, in the middle of nowhere

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

I enjoyed working at outpost, it felt a lot more relaxed not including the rush and I could joke around with staff.

Cons

Stacks felt like alot more pressure that I had to get everything right and that I was always being watched.

4.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

Cons

Pay was very low compared to the responsibilities and cost of living. Limited opportunities for career advancement without changing positions or departments. Administrative work could become repetitive at times. Salary growth and raises were relatively modest.

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