Pitt- pros and cons for OOS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question from a prospective parent: where do families stay for orientation if all the nearby affordable hotels are taken over for student housing?
https://www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/pitt-leases-3-buildings

I read the article. According to the article, Pitt is leasing the Hampton Inn and bought another hotel a few years back.

So there are still several public hotels right near campus. If those are too expensive, it's quite possible to drive into Oakland from neighborhoods that are 20-30 minutes away.

One that I looked at was a hotel near the Heinz History Center in the Strip District. Some people recommend hotels on the South Side. There also is a hotel on the river bank by the Bates Street exit.

There was an ordinary Red Roof in Monroeville that I stayed at occasionally. If you stay that far out, you need to make allowances for commute time and rush hour. The Squirrel Hill Tunnel is a bottleneck between you and Pitt.

I used to commute to Pitt one summer from further out than Monroeville. It's not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the tips.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for the tips.

You're welcome. There are lots of hotels in the larger areas. I've seen threads on here before. When it gets closer, post your requirements to get more specific advice from people who have recently visited.

[Anonymous]

Our child is a happy camper at Pitt (currently a senior but is staying for a +1 masters next year). For health care, Pitt is a great option. Also business and other majors - Our kids friends all either have jobs lined up (really) or grad school. Pittsburgh is thriving, even in the current economic climate. As for cost, Pittsburgh is inexpensive in other areas - rent is $850/month in shared housing (off campus), v our other child in a high cost of living area where it's $1850.

Also tons of internship opportunities, fun neighborhoods, activities from museums to sports. TBH, when they said they were picking Pitt, I didnt know anything about it, but after visiting over the past 4 years, it's a great area and a great choice