The Sims 2 University Expansion Pack

This is a welcome addition 2 the Sims 2 universe! This expansion creates a new "age" range the young adult. There is so much 2 do with this expansion, but the basic idea is that you & your Sims you created (or selected from a group of already created Sims) attend one of three universities. From there you can select your major, change your major & get on the Deans list. Attending classes means homework & you will also have 2 bring up certain attributes (Cleaning, Charisma, Cooking, etc) 2 continue through your four years of college. Join a society, either a frat of a sorority by becoming a Pledge & earning friends 4 life. You will reside in either a private home on campus (this lets you get married & have kids while attending college) or you will reside in one of the resident's halls complete with room-mates. I haven't found this one yet, but if you discover a secret society on campus, you just might get an invite.

The best part about this expansion is the major's you can choose. The list is extremely long but here's an abbreviated list of majors that allow you 2 specialize in specific jobs (you'll find yourself promoted faster):

Psychology: Pursue Career's in the Paranormal, Law Enforcement, or in Show Business

Drama: Pursue Career's in Show Business, & opportunities in Politics & Athletics

Art: Pursue Career's as Artists, the Paranormal or Culinary

Philosophy: Pursue Career's as a Slacker, Culinary or the Paranormal

Biology: Pursue Career's as a Natural Scientist, Law Enforcement or Medicine

Economics: (this would pair well with Open 4 Business expansion pack! Pursue Career's in Business, Politics or Show Business

Literature: Pursue Career's as a Criminal, Slacker or Show Business

Mathematics: Pursue Career's as a Natural Scientist, Science or as a Criminal

History: Pursue Career's in the Military, an Artist or Politics

Physics: Pursue Career's as a Scientist, Medicine or the Paranormal

Political Science: Pursue Career's in Politics, Show Business or the Military

The careers listed first are the careers intended 4 that field of study so choose well. Still your Sims will excel in the other careers without difficulty.

Before heading 2 college (if you have a teen sim ready 2 enter college) & the teen Sims has done well in school, they can apply 4 scholarships. If you're like me & prefer not 2 use money cheats (which are easy 2 find just Google "Sim 2 Cheats") & your student does not receive a scholarship - there are places on campus which your student can work at 2 earn extra cash on the side.

Everything here is just like the name implies, Sim as in simulation. This game simulates everything about campus life, final exams, classes (with very entertaining names), streaking across campus, pulling pranks, learning skills - everything you need 2 know & do while at college, just like in real life (you can even cheat on a girlfriend/boyfriend). Moods, Needs, & Wants are crucial 2 get the most out of this game & playing more than two Sims when first starting out can be very hectic. I suggest choosing no more than two Sims until you get the hang of things (trust me I tried six people my first time & had a rough go).

This expansion offers new careers (Paranormal, Show Business, Artist, Natural Scientist), new styles (groovy, medieval), new career awards (Luminous Pro Antique Camera, Dr. Vus Automated Cosmetic Surgeon), & new items (Guitar, Bass, Drum Kit, Piano, Fruit Punch Barrel). Such a wealth of new stuff 2 add 2 an already fun game; my only complaint: Sims 3 is coming in February. If you love the Sims universe as much as I do - you might want 2 just pass this expansion up & wait 4 Sims 3. Sims 2 added SO many improvements 2 the game; Sims 3 will no doubt do the same 2 revolutionize the simulation gaming genre.

With the University expansion pack, our old friend, Sims 2, goes 2 an all new, strange place: college.

There's a lot of new stuff added 2 the game with this pack. Heck, it's practically a game all on its own! You get a new life-stage 4 your Sims (young-adult), new aspirations (including ones like "First Woo-Hoo!"), eleven majors your Sim can pick from, fraternities, dorms, campus hang-out spots, places where you can work part time, all new gizmos & doo-dads, etc, etc!

Best of all, when you graduate & your Sim enters the working world, they will almost certainly be hired at the fourth or fifth level of their career! Plus you'll already have a great many skills (especially if you raised your Sim from an infant), & friends, so once you get out into the "real" world, you should have no problem advancing.

There's no down side at all 2 this game (well, except 4 the fact that I've never managed 2 get my Sim into a frat or sorority. Probably because, like me, they're pretty anti-social. I am a gamer, after all). There's all the usual Sims elements we know & love plus all the extras! A total win 4 "Sims 2" players everywhere!

I loved this because it's fun 4 this "young adults" 2 be living with there friends in dorms & going 2 college & stuff! I loved also how your major can boost a career in that area! It helps out! Alot of fun!

Overall it's a fun expansion pack. The hourly setup 4 college is a great idea & it makes the game flow nicely. Definitely recommend it 4 Sims fans!

Uni is good if you want 2 have more time with your sims. You get an additional 28 (?) sim days out of it, so lots more time 4 reaching those LTWs of 50 first dates & 25 whoohoos & such or 4 extra skill building. Also lots of time 2 make loads of friends 4 popularity sims. For me, its just too long. I don't want 2 play a sim through 2 full lifetimes.

Expansion only; Requires installation of The Sims 2 More than 100 new objects & decor items - Take a study break with the Arcade Game, practice on your Drum Kit, take a photo with your Camera & hang it on the wall. the possibilities are endless