The Sims 3: University Life/Detailed features

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Sims University is a new sub-neighborhood, and its university buildings are New England-inspired with some European influences. Its mascot is a llama.
 * University - Sims University
 * Sims aged from Young Adult to Elder can attend the university.
 * Time will move slower in the main neighborhood while your Sims are away at university.

Enrolling in university can be done at any time via the phone. Players will be able to choose their Sims' major and how many credits they can apply to, which affects the length of time the Sims will spend at university.

Sims can study for majors in Business, Science and Medicine, Technology, Physical Education, Fine Arts and Communications.
 * Communications majors can broadcast their own radio show.

On the first day in Sims University at 12:00pm, there will be a "meet-and-greet", where Sims can "get to know" one another and get free items at stands. There may have a food court, along with new drinks. There may also have a photo booth that looks different than the photo booth in Showtime.

At the student union, there will be an option to sign up for Science group projects, lectures and study groups.
 * Study groups can be formed up to 4 Sims.

The lecture halls are open, thus lectures are interactive. This feature is similar from The Sims 2: University.

Graduation happens university-wide.

If Sims graduate in university, they can be promoted to the top of their future careers easily.


 * New lot types


 * Student union
 * Bowling alley
 * Coffeehouse
 * Hobby shop
 * Burger joint
 * Student union

Unconfirmed
 * Make-out point
 * Nightclub

The coffeehouse in University Life may have used the same Coffeehouse assignment from Showtime, but it is interactive.

Several lots were made for University Life which may be found in the Community lots tab at Edit Town menu. They are:
 * Roasted Toasted Beans - Coffeehouse
 * Keith's Komics - Hobby shop
 * S mBurger - Burger joint


 * New living quarters
 * Dormitories (Dorms)
 * Sorority and fraternity houses

Sims can rent any of the above living quarters as well as homes in the university neighborhood. Unlike The Sims 2: University, dorms are completely customizable.

Sorority houses are for male Sims while fraternity houses are for female Sims.

In university, Sims can choose to join one of the three social groups:
 * New social groups
 * Nerds
 * Jocks
 * Rebels

Sims can hang out with these groups and gain credibility, which can offer advantages to them, such as lifetime rewards.

If Sims gain enough influence to the Nerds, he can become a "Video Game Developer", which can be unlocked by gaining enough influence.


 * New NPCs
 * Llama Mascot The Llama Mascot will drop off a package with freebies in your Sims' residential lot. It will also provide an aptitude test for them. The results will depend on their personality and traits which can provide how much financial assistance they can get.
 * Barista A barista works in a coffee venue. He usually serves food and coffee at the coffee bar.


 * New careers
 * Video Game Developer
 * Art appraiser


 * New interactions
 * Sims aged from Child onwards will be equipped with a smartphone. This will provide new features such as social networking and the ability to take self photos with other Sims.
 * Sims will be able to streak, a feature returned from The Sims 2: University.
 * Sims can convince other Sims to do things for them.
 * Sims can make graffiti.


 * Sims can advertise for new housemates.
 * Sims can chant the college song.
 * Sims can protest.


 * New traits
 * Avant Garde
 * Irresistible
 * Socially Awkward


 * New skills
 * Street art
 * Science
 * Social networking


 * New lifetime reward
 * One enables a Sim to have 6 traits instead of 5.


 * New Create-A-Sim items

Hair
 * Dreadlocks
 * Side ponytails

Clothes
 * Casual college inspired clothing
 * Nerd and Jock clothing
 * Mascot (2 styles)


 * New Tattoos


 * New party types
 * Bonfire party
 * Dorm party


 * New objects


 * Bonfire
 * Ping pong table
 * Coffee bar


 * Skeleton model
 * Radio soundboard


 * Backpack


 * Returning objects


 * Juice keg
 * Vending machine


 * Bowling alley
 * Murphy bed


 * New games
 * Bowling
 * Ping Pong
 * "Juice Pong" - an equivalent to beer pong
 * Frisbee


 * New food and drinks
 * Herbal tea
 * Coffee