The Sims 2 University Expansion Pack Description:

The Sims 2 University Expansion Pack review:
5 stars (A great addition to the Sims 2!) - I was not very excited when I bought this game, but now I see that I should have been. The Sims 2 University is great! There are lots of new things you can do with your sims. So here are the pros and cons:



Pros

1. Having been playing this game for about 3 months, I haven't noticed any glitches other than the usual Sims 2 glitches (freezing, etc.)

2. Sending your sims to college is surprisingly easy. As long as they have some skills that they have built from childhood, they progress rapidly through the eight semesters. Once they graduate, it is much easier to get them good jobs and thus you are much more able to fulfill their aspirations.

3. Your sims now have "Lifetime Aspirations". These aspirations are linked to their normal aspirations (Family, Knowledge, etc.) and are usually quite difficult to fulfill. For example, a family lifetime aspiration might be "Have six children get married" and a knowledge lifetime aspiration might be "Max out 6 skills". These aspirations are difficult, but add more interest to the game, so that all your knowledge sims, for instance, don't have the exact same lives. Once you have achieved the lifetime aspiration, your sim remains on platinum aspiration for the rest of his/her lifetime. (You can still earn aspiration points, though.)

4. There are lots of new objects, including the instruments (guitar, bass, drum kit, etc.) and a few extra rewards such as the plastic surgery kit and the cash machine.



Cons

1. Sending your sims to college is fun, but it takes quite a long time for them to graduate. While it's not very difficult for them to pass all their tests, it is time consuming.

2. I was disappointed to learn that the NPC's still don't grow up with your sims. (I'm quite tired of having all my teenage sims fall in love with the same boys who will never grow up. Peter Pan, anyone?)

3. Your sims cannot join a band, but if you have more than one instrument you can ask another sim to "Join" and they will soon play music together, which is quite fun to listen too. Make sure the sim you choose has a high Creativity level, though.



All in all, I would say this game is worth the money. However, I would advise people to wait awhile after buying the Sims 2 to buy this game. It's better to get used to the normal game before buying the expansion pack.
5 stars (Cool Game) - I have not got this game yet but I hope soon! I really want to create my own teenage to young adult sim! I also want to make my dorm a nice place to hang out with cool furniture. WhenI get this game I'll try to do my best and try and get good grades to pass!
5 stars (What fun!) - Just love those Sims games! I have been a fan since SimFarm and SimCity. EA hasn't disappointed me yet!