Grew up in Haverford, and go to Upenn now. Haverford is a beautiful place although very suburban - make sure to visit the Duck Pond and try to imagine it a bit warmer. Haverford College definitely has an awesome campus, can't really speak to much about academics. And good choice not choosing Upenn - would rather be a million other places... In Philly? Second vote for Reading Terminal Market. Washington/Rittenhouse squares can be nice for quick walks (esp if it's cold). Could try the Italian Market if you like that kinda food.
You're a student at UPenn?? That's awesome! Any chance you're at Wharton? It happens to be my dream school by default, with the whole being #1 in business and what not.
Yup, and I'm in the school of engineering unfortunately, know a lot of people in Wharton though.. Can try and answer questions about it. And yeah the name does carry a lot of weight (and pressure for the students!). But hey - you should always apply to your dream (schools) - that's how awesome shit happens. However, have to say again, I personally wouldn't recommend Penn. The pre-professionalism will drain your soul and the bureaucracy can be intimidating if you don't know your way around. "Go hard, play hard" is not a slogan that encourages personal growth. Nevertheless, I don't know you, perhaps you would see the school differently than I would (and enjoy it!).
I get whatcha mean but I feel like this sentence could apply to any university. Source: spent all of last week wrestling the Bursar so I can get my goddamn bill to be correctThe pre-professionalism will drain your soul and the bureaucracy can be intimidating if you don't know your way around.