Graduate Studies
Student Life
The BMMB graduate program brings together students from all over
the United States and the world. Our students form a tight-knit
group that work together both in research and life. A few
examples of yearly events include shopping trips to nearby
towns, camping trips, mountain biking, the Rockstar Party, Woman's Christmas
movie night, the Big Lebowski film festival, Fridays at the Darkhorse
for beer and fatty food, football games and tailgates, just to name a
few. In addition the BMB department hosts a student/faculty
picnic every fall and a holiday party every December.
The State College area offers a beautiful and affordable place to live. Housing is available on campus in several graduate student dorimitories. Some of our students opt to live off-campus as well, and many options are available for this from renting a house to an apartment in a complex with amenities such as a health club, shuttle service to campus, and a swimming pool.
The Kern Graduate School has provided a resource guide available to graduate students.
The Graduate Student Association also maintains a web site with useful information about nearly every aspect of graduate student life including an excellent guide on moving to State College.
- On campus housing
- Off-campus housing
- Graduate Student Association
- Moving to town
- Life in State College
- Local newspaper
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Penn State University and the State College area provide abundant
opportunities for students to explore interests beyond the
laboratory. The wide array of student organizations on campus bring
together students with similar interests from the Chinese Friendship
Association to the Fly Fishing club. There are several venues on campus
and in the community to fulfill the artistic side of life. Each July
State College hosts the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
that attracts over 100,000 visitors to art sales and exhibitions,
music, dance and theatrical performances. For those with an interest
in athletics, Penn State offers ample opportunities for spectators
and participants alike. State College is nestled in the mountains
of Central Pennsylvania providing the setting for fantastic outdoor
recreational activities.
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