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;University - [[Sims University]]
;University - [[Sims University]]
Sims University is a new sub-neighborhood, and its university buildings are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England New England]-inspired with some European influences.
Sims University is a new sub-neighborhood, and its university buildings are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England New England]-inspired with some European influences.
*[[Sim]]s aged from [[Young Adult]] to [[Elder]] can attend the university.
*[[Sim]]s aged from [[Young Adult]] to [[Elder]] can attend the university.
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*Sims can study for majors in Business, Science and Medicine, Technology, Physical Education, Fine Arts and Communications.
*Enrolling in collage can be done at any time via the phone. Players will be allowed to choose their major and how many credits they can apply to which affects the length of time players spend at university.
*Enrolling in collage can be done at any time via the phone. Players will be allowed to choose their major and how many credits they can apply to which affects the length of time players spend at university.
*Time will move slower in the main neighborhood while your Sims are away at collage.
*Time will move slower in the main neighborhood while your Sims are away at collage.


At the student union, there will be an option to sign up for group science projects, lectures, etc. 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 ''[[The Sims 3: Showtime|Showtime]]''.
At the student union, there will be an option to sign up for Science group projects, lectures, study groups, etc. 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 ''[[The Sims 3: Showtime|Showtime]]''.

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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.<ref name="blog1">''[http://www.thesims3.com/community/blog.html?blogid=478415 The Sims 3 University Life Intro]'' (TS3 Blog)</ref>


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

Sims can hang out with these groups and gain credibility, which can offer advantages to them, such as lifetime rewards.<ref name="blog1"></ref>

If Sims gain enough influence to the Nerds, he can become a "Video Game Developer", one of the social group careers, which can be unlocked by gaining enough influence.<ref name="blog1"></ref>

;Social group careers
*'''Video Game Developer''' - Nerds


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*Street art
*Street art
*Science
*Science
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*Nerd and Jock clothing
*Nerd and Jock clothing


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{{col-begin}}
{{col-break}}
{{col-break}}
*Bonfire
*Bonfire
*Bowling alley
*Bowling alley
*Ping pong table
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*Juice keg
*Juice keg
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*Vending machines
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*Model skeleton
*Model skeleton
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*Radio soundboard
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*Murphy bed
*Murphy bed
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*Radio soundboard
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*Vending machines
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{{col-end}}

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;New games
*Bowling
*Ping Pong
*"Juice Pong" - an equivalent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_pong beer pong]

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*Bonfire party

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Revision as of 15:29, 10 January 2013

Detailed (Edit)

University - Sims University

Sims University is a new sub-neighborhood, and its university buildings are New England-inspired with some European influences.

  • Sims aged from Young Adult to Elder can attend the university.
  • Enrolling in collage can be done at any time via the phone. Players will be allowed to choose their major and how many credits they can apply to which affects the length of time players spend at university.
  • Time will move slower in the main neighborhood while your Sims are away at collage.

At the student union, there will be an option to sign up for Science group projects, lectures, study groups, etc. 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.

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.[1]
New lot types[citation needed]
  • Bowling alley
  • Coffee venue
  • Hobby shop/Comic bookstore
  • Make-out point

Student union

New living quarters
  • Dormitories (Dorms)
  • Frat houses
  • Sorority 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.

New social groups

In university, Sims can choose to join one of the three 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.[1]

If Sims gain enough influence to the Nerds, he can become a "Video Game Developer", one of the social group careers, which can be unlocked by gaining enough influence.[1]

Social group careers
  • Video Game Developer - Nerds
New NPC - Llama Mascot

The Llama Mascot will drop off packages with free items. The mascot will also provide an aptitude test for your Sim. The results will depend on that Sims' personality and traits which can provide how much financial assistance your Sim will get.

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 advertise for new housemates.
  • Sims can chant the college song.
  • Sims can protest.
New traits
New skillsTemplate:Facts
  • Street art
  • Science
  • Social networking
New lifetime reward
  • One enables a Sim to have 6 traits instead of 5.
New Create-A-Sim items
  • Dreadlocks
  • Side ponytails
  • Casual college inspired clothing
  • Nerd and Jock clothing
New and returning objects
  • Bonfire
  • Bowling alley
  • Ping pong table
  • Juice keg
  • Vending machines
  • Model skeleton
  • Radio soundboard
  • Murphy bed
New games
  • Bowling
  • Ping Pong
  • "Juice Pong" - an equivalent to beer pong
New party types
  • Bonfire party
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Sims 3 University Life Intro (TS3 Blog)
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