Mama Pablo and I were supposed to go on college visits this weekend up in Boston, but Boston turned into a wasteland tundra apparently, so we cancelled.
And then, last minute, looked up the weather in Philly and decided to hit up the colleges I had planned around there. I'll be visiting UPenn (just for funsies, not applying) and Haverford College; if anyone has experience with either, throw in your two cents!
Anyway, we've got a night to kill in Philadelphia. How do we kill it? Spots to hang out, great places to eat, let me know!
I've been there once before, it was most dope, so I'm looking forward to it. Mama pabs and I enjoy the art scene, but we've done most of the museums there– by the way, oh my god the Rodin museum was one of the coolest things I've ever seen– and we've been to the weird hippy district(s).
Thanks!
Whatever you do, don't use the phrase "in West Phildelphia born and raised," you'll out yourself as an annoying as fuck tourist. Unless you do actually find yourself playing b-ball outside of a school. Slightly less annoying. Have a cheesesteak
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.
I have only been to Philadelphia once, it was West Philadelphia and I spent most of my time on the playground just chilling out… You know, relaxing myself and cooling off. it's somewhat dangerous though, while I was there a couple of guys they were up to no good and they started making some trouble. While I was there I got in one little fight, I was with my parents at the time and my mom got scared it wasn't too long after that I moved in with my aunt and uncle.
Forgive me for forgetting or not knowing, but have you chosen a university?
Sure, but they've yet to choose me! :D
I've fallen in love with Amherst College. Holy cow it's a paradise. Everyone there was a carbon copy of me, while at the same time just different enough to be intriguing and offer something to learn from. Dorms are built like mansions and their classrooms could accommodate NASA headquarters. It's the most horrid tease of all time to see it ranked top 1 or 2 in the country with a sub-20% admission rate -_- I'm still a junior so I've got till at least November before sending out my first application. We'll see!
Reading terminal market and the Comcast center are both really cool.
From my last tripreport to Philly:Philly was cool, lots of history and the City Hall building was off the hook. Financial district was beautifully laden with parks, and I farted in front of the Comcast building which felt great.