Great university, terrible campus - Admissions Counselor Penn State Employee Review

2.0
1 Jul 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Salary, medical benefits, time off accrual

Cons

Work-life balance, toxic culture, unfair evaluation system

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5.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly professor and professional staff

Cons

Reassignment can take longer and can be a tedious process

5.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

My supervisor was fantastic: provided good feedback, flexibility in work schedule, opportunities for professional growth.

Cons

Usually 1-2 year contract, determined by grant funding and availability Workplace experience is more dependent on the individual researcher/research lab you end up working for than the university as a whole

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