It is that time of year again. You can smell autumn in the air, and the leaves will quickly begin changing colors. It is also time to welcome the students back to Pittsburgh. Students, new and familiar with college life in Pittsburgh, this section is for you. We will lead you to the hotspots around the city to use a student I.D., and help you determine if you are getting this whole “college thing� right.
E G L E OL C : S C T A FUN F During their freshman year, men gain an average of 5.5 pounds, and women gain an average of 4.5 pounds. The average college GPA is 3.11. A NASA study found that a 26-minute nap increases performance by 34% and alertness by 54%. The most common item stolen from college students is their iPod. Beer Pong was invented at Dartmouth College in the 1950s. 82% of college admission officers use social media to recruit perspective students.
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