For many freshmen who just started classes, the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is a brand new experience; for many upperclassmen, it's a ritual.

And while some freshmen are excited about the partying side of the Arts Festival, others are wondering what to expect.

Alex Kneupper (freshman-biology) plans on checking out both the art and music as well as the parties.

"My parents are coming up for that weekend, and I'm going to take them on a tour of campus," Kneupper said. "I'm not going to be hanging out with my parents at night, so after I drop them off I'll go party."

Danielle Labree (freshman-hotel and restaurant management) is one freshman not so enticed by the partying aspect as she is to other parts of the Arts Festival.

"It sounds like there's a lot else to do without getting boozed up," Labree said. "I mean it's not like I'm going to go around saying 'I have to go out tonight.' "

Barbara Park (senior-crime law and justice and philosophy) has never been to the Arts Festival, and even though she lives in State College, she won't be here to enjoy it.

Instead of enjoying Arts Festival, Park will be in New Jersey with her boyfriend and his family.

"I really wanted to stay here for Arts Fest, but then I got asked to go to on vacation," Park said. "After I graduate, I'll come back to experience Arts Fest."

The Arts Festival embodies a completely different experience for most seniors.

Devin Kelly (senior-biology and philosophy) plans on enjoying the festival to the fullest since it's her last year.

"I'm just hoping for better weather than last year since it rained," she said.