Pittsburgh
offers a wonderful combination of 'big city' advantages and choices
and 'small town' atmosphere and friendliness. It is a cosmopolitan
business and cultural center. It is the home of major companies
in the field of manufacturing, banking and software, as well as
several professional sports teams and ten college-level institutions.
The city's entertainment district includes symphonies, opera, ballet
and theatre in addition to a wide range of music types, including
jazz, disco, rock and folk.
At the same
time, Pittsburgh's many different neighborhoods give the feeling
of life in a small town, as you get to know the local parks, shops
and neighbors you meet at the bus stop. Pittsburgh is a place that
many international students and visitors call their second home.
Recreational
areas for skiing, hiking, camping and boating are within a one or
two-hour drive from the University. Pittsburgh
is easily accessible by air, rail, bus, and car - it is close enough
to visit New York, Niagara Falls, Washington DC, and Atlantic City
during term breaks and on weekends.
| pittsburgh.net |
Find
out about places of interest, communities, and other information |
| City
of Pittsburgh |
The official
City of Pittsburgh web site with information about events and
services provided by the city government of Pittsburgh |
| Pittsburgh.com |
News,
weather, sports, events, and restaurant information |
| Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette |
One of
the city's newspapers for local and national news |
| Transportation
Information |
Transporation
information from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh |
