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University of Pennsylvania Visit Report by AMuri

Visit to University of Pennsylvania in March 2008 by AMuri
(Student, HS Class of 2008)
(Member since April 12 2008 with 0 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - It was the Wharton information session. A freshman gave us a PowerPoint presentation and covered all the bases. Seemed to know what she was talking about. We signed in afterwards.

Campus Tour: Yes - Huntsman Hall was beautiful; students were all around. We covered a pretty general area, got to see the Quad. The campus had a very city-like feel, as expected

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Security and information desk staffers were all very helpful


Appearance of Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
More urban than I thought it would be, but certain areas were still traditional-looking. I liked the commercial-ish district


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Huntsman Hall: the pinnacle of the visit. Everything was spotless.


Security/Safety:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Some sketchy areas, although it was broad daylight and the place was teeming with people.


Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Looks like a good place to live.

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
West Philly really is gritty.


City/Town/Community:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Philly could use a little improvement.

Campus Visit Notes for University of Pennsylvania


Visit Description:

Dad managed to fall asleep in Huntsman Hall!

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

Parking was surprisingly easy to find.