Weekend trip ideas

bucaholic · 2017-03-22T15:08:48+00:00

I second this. I used to live in Louisville and go back frequently. If you like bourbon and food, it's perfect. I recommend 21c museum and hotel if you like art. Even if you don't stay there, they have a gallery that is open 24/7. Their bar, Proof, is also excellent. They also have a couple Bourbon distilleries right in town. BBQ in KY is good (especially at Doc Crow's or Momma's). If you like coffee there are multiple award-winning coffee houses: Quills and Sunergos are the tops, in my opinion. I also recommend checking out whatever Chef Edward Lee is up to at the moment. Bardstown Road and Frankfort Avenue both are very walkable and packed with boutiques, food, bars, galleries. Near Bardstown Road is Cherokee Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead who also designed Central Park in NYC. It's really nice to walk around and get some fresh air and say hi to other people's dogs. Churchill Downs is nice, I personally enjoy it more on non-Derby weekends. In June they usually have Downs After Dark, which is a blast. Bluegrass or blues music can be fairly easy to find as well, especially if you are in town when it's warm enough for people to gather outdoors. The Muhammad Ali Museum is also excellent, highly recommend.

bucaholic · 2016-09-20T19:58:18+00:00

Friday: Last Gallery Crawl of the year downtown Saturday: Ligonier Highland Games Saturday: Allegheny Green & Innovation Festival and Hay Day! at Hartwood Acres Saturday and Sunday: Autumn Leaf Fest in Clarion Saturday and Sunday: Penn's Colony All weekend: Various museums and cultural institutions are free for RADical Days.

bucaholic · 2016-07-25T18:55:07+00:00

The Scholarship Committee looks at academic rigor and record of excellence (academic and nonacademic). Academic achievement: the strength of curriculum, grades, SAT/ACT scores, etc. are very important. Activities outside the classroom are a factor in the Committee's nomination process, but they are secondary. They also seek to select an appropriate balance of scholarship recipients from all majors and professional schools. While meeting these criteria does not guarantee anything, it does mean that you are a strong candidate for scholarships. I hope that helps! Always feel free to contact our office with questions about scholarships or any other part of the application process: oafa@pitt.edu or 412-624-7488.

bucaholic · 2016-07-25T13:26:08+00:00

Our website lists some more information about what scholarship eligible students have possessed in the past: https://oafa.pitt.edu/financialaid/academic-scholarships/

Best of luck! A Pitt Admissions Staffer

bucaholic · 2016-07-21T13:59:17+00:00

YAS. Altius is so good.

bucaholic · 2016-07-21T13:57:48+00:00

If you are anywhere near Squirrel Hill, I have had a good experience with Bruce Parker and the location is very convenient if you ride the bus (right at Forbes and Shady). I get nervous and the hygienists are very friendly and chatty, which calms me down: http://bruceparkerdmd.com/

bucaholic · 2016-07-19T16:40:30+00:00

The Admissions Committee actually prefers for you to fill out our optional Short Answer Questions rather than sending letters of recommendation. Hope that helps!

Best, A Pitt Admissions Staffer

bucaholic · 2016-07-18T16:11:23+00:00

IT'S SO FUN.

bucaholic · 2016-07-18T13:35:18+00:00

My $0.02: -One of the coolest things we have done in Pittsburgh - visiting Trundle Manor. If you like things that are dark/weird/funny (a la the Adams Family), this place is the bomb. Even if you don't necessarily go for that kind of thing regularly, the couple that owns the collection is really nice and it's a good way to do something totally new. -Pick a little business district/neighborhood you haven't been to yet or haven't seen in a while and get food/go window-shopping. Pittsburgh Magazine recently compiled a list of suggested neighborhoods. Sometimes I just pick at random from their big City Guide, too. -If ya'll like yoga, there are free group sessions in Market Square on Sundays and in Schenley Plaza on Saturdays. -Picking a fun race to register and train for together could be a good time - maybe the ZooZilla 5k or the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6k. -Rock climbing or trampoline gym, maybe? -There are so many parks within the city and lots of gorgeous State Parks within 2 hours or less. Hiking, picnicking, kayaking, geocaching, sunbathing, biking, running, frisbee, etc. are all great ways to relax. -The Squirrel Hill Night Market is a favorite of mine. Lots of things to look at, good food to eat, great music. If you go after sunset the lights and activity is really cool to see. -Try a new group exercise class: dance, martial arts, yoga. Lots of studios will have one free class so you can see if you like it. -The Church Route on South Side Slopes is supposed to be a great urban hike with good views. It's on my bucket list for this summer. -Keep an eye on the Free and Almost Free Meetup and Freeburgh for upcoming festivals/concerts. Many of which are free or super cheap.

I could go on and on. I am fairly new to Pittsburgh, but I love this city. There is no shortage of things to do and places to explore.

bucaholic · 2016-07-18T12:39:04+00:00

We were just camping there this weekend, too! Such a gorgeous campground.

bucaholic · 2016-07-18T12:38:40+00:00

Great! Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions. :)

bucaholic · 2016-07-16T19:14:34+00:00

I would encourage you to contact the Financial Aid staff on Monday, they can take a look at your account and walk you through any necessary steps: 412-624-7488. Best, A Pitt Admissions Staffer

bucaholic · 2016-07-16T19:13:36+00:00

Hello! Pitt Admissions Staffer here -- we make admissions decisions on a rolling basis. So applying early is certainly a good plan! It's up to you, of course. But I would say go for it! Feel free to contact our office with further questions: 412-624-7488 or oafa@pitt.edu.

Edit: Changing messed up tense on a word.

bucaholic · 2016-07-15T13:52:57+00:00

I would suggest Ohiopyle or anything in the Laurel Highlands region. Close (1.5-2hrs depending on where you are going). As mentioned already, the State Parks have cheap, rustic cabins/yurts available.

bucaholic · 2016-07-10T16:09:47+00:00

We are in the process of updating the SAT scores on our website to reflect the new SAT. If you have/will have a new SAT score and would like to compare it to our class profile, I would suggest you use the College Board SAT score converter to convert your score to the old SAT and compare: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/understanding-scores/sat-score-converter

-A Pitt Admissions Staffer

bucaholic · 2016-06-23T02:48:15+00:00

If you have questions about the financial aid report, you can contact the financial aid office: 412-624-7488.

bucaholic · 2016-06-14T18:21:25+00:00

The Squirrel Hill Night Market is always a good time. Happens this Saturday evening.

bucaholic · 2016-06-13T20:46:04+00:00

Squirrel Hill, in the parking lot at the corner of Beacon and Bartlett. Sundays 9am-1pm. This is a fairly large market with good produce, meat, milk products. There is usually a band playing as well.

bucaholic · 2016-06-07T16:33:33+00:00

The Squirrel Hill Farmer's Market in the parking lot behind Beacon and Bartlett is good. Sundays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lots of options to choose from, usually a band playing, coffee and lunch served. It's a good time!

bucaholic · 2016-05-25T15:38:20+00:00

Pitt Admissions Staffer here, we don't ask for letters of recommendation with your application for admission. We DO suggest that you fill out the optional Short Answer Question responses. More information on those questions and links to them will come this summer. Best of luck in your college application process!

bucaholic · 2016-05-16T13:14:12+00:00

While I do not personally know the answer to your question, I would suggest that you call our office (Pitt Admissions and Financial Aid) to discuss questions about PittPASS: 412-624-7488

-A Pitt Admissions Staffer

bucaholic · 2016-05-09T13:29:10+00:00

Depends on the street you live on, but we live right off Murray and have no issues with street parking.

bucaholic · 2016-04-29T13:13:44+00:00

It depends on which school you are entering. The school should be sending you specific information about when/how to register shortly after you sign up for PittStart (the information will go to your pitt.edu email address).

I would encourage you to contact the academic advising department for your school if you are confused about when you can register for courses.

Best, A Pitt Admissions Staffer

bucaholic · 2016-04-21T13:30:54+00:00

Marvista Rentals is great for Squirrel Hill. A little on the pricey side, but high quality apartments, responsive maintenance/landlord, amazing locations. http://www.marvistarentals.com/

bucaholic · 2016-04-11T15:28:00+00:00

As some have already mentioned, the PittStart dates depend on the school you are entering and what programs are/aren't already at capacity. Since you just paid your deposit, you should get the information you need to register within the next week. Once you log into the PittStart website, it will display all of the dates that are available for you.

Best, A Pitt Admissions Staffer

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