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Swarthmore College - Comments on Area Immediately Around Campus

Posted Date Posted By Comment
June 26 2008
inthemistylight
I cant say, as i didnt go beyond the campus
April 19 2008
bingle
nice residential area
March 22 2008
dsultemeier
Seemed to be one row of shops and mostly residential otherwise.
November 09 2007
musique6ms
The surrounding area was quiet and suburban.
August 17 2007
nickknack
Close to shopping complexes, mostly residential.
August 08 2007
writeincursiv3
There's nothing around Swarthmore.
April 19 2007
posy
Tiny little town, seemed comfortable, but you'd probably spend most of the time on campus
March 22 2007
littleathiest
A pretty area, the campus is located in a relatively residential location. There is, however, a mall nearby (a shuttle is available) and the town of Swarthmore is cute with a few local shops and cafes
September 03 2006
kac88
There's a train station that goes to Philly. The town itself is cute, but I don't think there's much to do there.
August 22 2006
interesteddad
Immediate neighborhood is wealthy, heavily wooded, older neighborhood. Basic businesses in the "Ville" -- bank, pizza, Dunkin Donuts, etc. Half mile away is commercial strip (mall, Target, Best Buy, Starbucks, restaurants).
August 14 2006
posterX
There's nothing to do near the campus. One of the least interesting "college towns" (if you can call it that) I have ever seen, but I suppose that can be expected given that Swarthmore is so tiny.
August 07 2006
Ruella76
Immediately surrounding the campus is a bunch of strip malls. It's convenient if you want to get a bite to eat quickly, but otherwise not the best environment.