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While the U.S. job market remains grim for many grads, I'm getting graduates jobs—good ones. I like to think that my epic business and economics programs have something to do with that.
Promoting awareness. If someone needs help, I'll show up to march in solidarity, be an ally, or bring in donations.
Engineering. I've got one of the highest-ranking undergraduate engineering programs in the country, and I've got the 3D printers to prove it.
Bowling. It's not just for birthday parties—the fraternities love a good bowling night. Don't be surprised to find yourself attending frat formals at the alley.
Psychology. I want to get into your head, in all the best ways. And then I want to write a research paper and help the medical community understand the human mind a little bit better.
Foliage and autumnal sunsets. I dare you to find any place prettier than me in the fall.

A morning news source. People here are very tuned in—plus, you'll want to know what's going on when Tuesday night trivia rolls around.
A Fracket. You wouldn't want to ruin that nice coat your grandma got you, would you? If you're going to a big party, you'll want a "fracket," a.k.a. "frat jacket" and some "froots," a.k.a. "frat boots." Get 'em at Walmart so you won't be bummed when they get wrecked.
A S'well water bottle is the trendy and nature-friendly way to stay hydrated. It fits great on a bike.
The desire to be different. My students are more than just another face in the crowd.
A coffee punch card from 7th Street Café. That 10th free coffee makes that late night in the library a little less torturous.

I'm #10 on Business Insider's list, "24 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America."
I'm #5 among liberal arts colleges for alumni median lifetime earnings.
I'm #5 in Newsweek's College Rankings for Most Beautiful Schools (2012)
None of my classes are taught by grad students. It's faculty or nothing.

Tearing up the dance floor at a "register" frat house or at a "mixer" frat-owned downtown party house. Greek life governs my night life.

The first floor of the library. You won't get a lot of work done, but you'll hear all about last weekend's shenanigans.
The Terrace Room. With floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides, this lunch venue is the hot spot to dine, do work, or catch up with friends.
The Caf (cafeteria). Caf sit for days.
Elizabeth's on Market Street. This upscale bistro with amazing salmon filet is usually limited to parents' weekends or serious, serious date nights.
Susquehanna River/dock. As you lay on the dock, drink in hand, remember to wave to students floating down the river on blown up air mattresses.

More than 45% of my junior class studies abroad, ranking me in the top five in liberal arts colleges in terms of numbers of students who study abroad.
Professors welcome undergrads to do research with them. If you're really lucky, you might get to help a science prof chop rats' heads off or—wait, where are you going?
With a student faculty ratio of 9:1, I'm ranked as one of the best schools in terms of instructional attention.
My passionate alumni love me. When I reach out, they respond.

Gary Sheinbaum, the CEO of Tommy Hilfiger
Sunil Gulati, President of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
Edward Herrmann, spokesperson, screenwriter, and actor
Kenneth Langone, co-founder of Home Depot
Leslie Moonves, President and CEO of CBS Corporation.
Christy Mathewson, Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played 17 seasons with the New York Giants.
Edward B. Lewis, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.