The Sims 3: University Life

The Sims 3: University Life is the ninth expansion pack for The Sims 3. After rumors circulating through listings and ratings, Electronic Arts announced the expansion pack an hour before the live chat was broadcast on January 8, 2013.EA Announces The Sims 3 University! (SimsVIP)Sims experience 'University Life' March 5 (Joystiq) There is also a limited edition available which includes the Partaeus Maximus statue. University Life was released on March 5, 2013 in North America, March 7 in Europe, and March 8 in the United Kingdom.
University Life's theme is college, very similar to that in The Sims 2: University, thus giving the Sims a "college experience" while at university. It has brought many returning features from The Sims 2's expansion packs, as well as introduced new features for The Sims 3. The pack and its world are Seasons-compatible.
==Description==
Are your Sims ready for the time of their lives? Heading off to university opens up new opportunities, from social connections to career growth. From class activities to major-specific objects, your Sim will find new ways to learn! And university isn’t just about hitting the books. Join a protest, flirt at a bonfire party—there’s a lot to learn outside of lectures at the student union. With new locations like the bowling alley and SimBurger to explore, and new activities like juice pong and spray painting murals to enjoy, your Sims are sure to have the time of their lives!
==Game Features==
*Help your Sims make the grade: Your Sim can broadcast their own radio show as a Communications major or bone up on anatomy with a skeleton for the Science and Medicine major. New major-specific objects, social activities and student union lectures make learning more fun than ever.
*Let loose and party: Host a bonfire by the lake, or throw a wild Juice Kegger party. There are lots of ways to have a great time at university.
*Make connections and network: Text, blog and stream video to build that all-important social network. Join one of the three groups on campus—the nerds, the rebels, and the jocks, then develop your cred with special activities. Become a legend in your group and you could earn a dream job or a coveted extra trait.
*Reap the benefits of higher education: University graduate Sims can move up the career ladder more easily with faster promotions and higher entry-level jobs.
*Explore the Campus and Town: Strike out at the bowling alley, flirt with the barista at the Roasted Toasted Beans or browse comic books at Keith’s Komics. There’s a whole new town and campus full of places to explore. 
==Special Guest==
*Meg Donnelly
*Sofia Carson
*Ross Lynch
*Dove Cameron
==Editions==
*Original Edition - only contains original content
*Limited Edition - Original Edition with "The Party Pack Bundle" which include the Partaeus Maximus statue
Get The Party Started with The Party Pack Bundle
• Set the Mood—and the ThemeBoost your Sim’s guests’ moods at the party and choose between toga, masquerade, casual, formal, swimwear, and pajama parties.
• Install a Campus IconThe Partaeus Maximus statue isn’t just functional, it’s decorative too! Place this imposing artwork anywhere on campus and enjoy the traditional ambience it evokes.
*Origin Exclusive Pre Order - Limited Edition with pre-order content when you order University Life through Origin
ORIGIN EXCLUSIVE ITEMS
• Campus Cruiser
Get to your classes on time and in style on this sleek, modern scooter.
• Head of the Class
Your Sims can sport this classic, low-maintenance look that says they didn't have time to do their hair because they were up late studying—or partying!
• “You Got Spirit” Face Paint
Get ready for the big game and make sure everyone knows your allegiance by wearing your school colors—on your face.
• Mascot Magic Face Paint
Some say painting the fierce, fighting llama on your face does not actually impact the outcome of the game. You know different. Do you want to win or what?
*The Sims 3 Plus University Life - Original Edition with The Sims 3 base game
;Live broadcasts
*The second live broadcast showcasing University Life was about to be on February 14, 2013 at 10am PST, but due to technical difficulties, the producers answered questions from the community during the livestream. The demonstration of University Life was released on March 1, 2013 and can be found on YouTube.
;Events
*There was an community day planned where members of the community are invited to play the game in the United Kingdom, but it was changed into a Q&A session.Ask Your Sims 3 University Questions! (SimsVIP) (dead link)
==Trivia==
* This is the first game of The Sims 3 to feature the Maxis logo as well as the EA logo.
* This is the only university-themed pack in The Sims series to have only one pre-made campus. The Sims 2: University has three and The Sims 4: Discover University has two.
* There is a comic titled Archie Archer which is likely a reference to the character from The Sims: Vacation. There is also a comic called Ratticator which is likely a reference to the costume from The Sims 2 on Nintendo DS.
==Gallery==
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Videos=
File:The Sims 3 University Life -- Announce Trailer|Announce Trailer
File:The Sims 3 University Life Producer Walkthrough|Producer Walkthrough
File:Gnome mascot dance|Gnome mascot dance
File:Sim kicking vending machine|A Sim kicking a vending machine to get drink
File:University Life - Juice Pong|Sims playing juice pong
File:The Sims 3 University Life Launch Trailer|Launch Trailer
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Other=
Sim studying skeleton TS3UL.jpg
PlantsimTS3.png|Close-up of a PlantSim
Sims3unilife_loadingscreen.jpg|Loading screen of University Life
Sims 3 University Life loading screen.jpg|Loading screen of Sims University
Maxis loading screen.jpg|Maxis' introduction screen
UL Traits.png|New traits
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UL LTW, favorite, skintone.png
UL video games.png|New video games
Science skill interface.png|Science skill journal
Protesting interface.png|Protesting interface
UL smartphone.png|Smartphone interface
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Uldeath1a.jpg|Death by Murphy Bed/Vending Machine
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Uldeath2a.jpg|Death by Protest Against Death
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Ts3ul_harvestable.jpg|Harvestables in University Life
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;In links (mostly from SimsVIP):
*New University Screenshots
*Even More University Screenshots!
*SF Magazine’s Sims 3 Community Day Screens
*Sims 3 University “Lessons” Screenshots
*Centrum Simow's University Screenshots
==Other languages==
Language 	Title 	Translated etymology
English 	The Sims 3: University Life 	
Brazilian Portuguese 	The Sims 3: Vida Universitária 	
Chinese (Simplified) 	 	
Chinese (Traditional)	模擬市民3: 大學生活 	
Czech 	The Sims 3: Studentský život 	
Danish 	The Sims 3: Universitetsliv 	University life
Dutch 	De Sims 3: Studententijd 	Student time
European Portuguese 	The Sims 3: Vida Universitária 	
Finnish 	The Sims 3: Yliopistoelämää 	
French 	Les Sims 3: University 	
German 	Die Sims 3: Wildes Studentenleben	Wild student life
Hungarian 	The Sims 3: Egyetemi évek 	
Italian 	The Sims 3: Vita Universitaria 	University life
Japanese 	ザ・シムズ3 ユニバーシティライフ 	University life
Korean 	심즈 3 콩닥콩닥 캠퍼스 라이프 	
Norwegian 	The Sims 3: Studentliv 	Student life
Polish 	The Sims 3: Studenckie Życie 	
Russian 	The Sims 3: Студенческая жизнь 	
Spanish 	Los Sims 3: Movida en la Facultad	
Swedish 	The Sims 3: Universitetsliv 	University life
Thai 	เดอะซิมส์ 3: ยูนิเวอร์ซิตี้ ไลฟ์ 	
==See also==
*Comparison between The Sims 2: University and The Sims 3: University Life
==External links==
*Official Site
*Sims 3 University Life Achievements - SimsVIP
*EA Launches The Sims 3 University Life - SimVIP
;TS3 Blogs
*The Sims 3 University Life Intro - SimGuruKarsky
*Irresistible to Socially Awkward: A Social Life for Every Sim! - SimGuruLauren
*More of your University Life Questions answered! - SimGuruHydra (answered by SimGuruArgus)
*Academics: A Guide to Making the Grade - SimGuruBritt
*The Sims 3 University Life: Building, PlantSims, and Additional Fun Facts - SimGuruBritt
;Forum Posts
*What we know about UNIVERSITY LIFE - bosslaydee
*Sims 3 University Life - 06Bon06
*What I learned at the Nordic Event - Pulversoppa
;Others
*Sims 3 University Life Fact Sheet & Official Screens - SimsVIP
*The Sims 3 University Life review - On Games
*Sims 3 University/Island Paradise Fansite Previews - SimsVIP
==References==
 
University Life, The Sims 3
University Life, The Sims 3
University Life
University Life, The Sims 3
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es:Los Sims 3: Movida en la Facultad
fr:Les Sims 3: University
nl:De Sims 3: Studententijd
pl:The Sims 3: Studenckie Życie 
pt-br:The Sims 3: Vida Universitária
ru:The Sims 3: Студенческая жизнь