Visit Report by AMuri (Member since April 12 2008 with 0 posts) Visit Date - March 2008
Visit to University of Pennsylvania in March 2008 by AMuri (Student, HS Class of 2008)
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
University of Pennsylvania Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent -
Security and information desk staffers were all very helpful
Appearance of Campus: 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 -
Huntsman Hall: the pinnacle of the visit. Everything was spotless.
Security/Safety: 3 - Good -
Some sketchy areas, although it was broad daylight and the place was teeming with people.
Overall Campus Impression: 4 - Very Good -
Looks like a good place to live.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 2 - Fair -
West Philly really is gritty.
City/Town/Community: 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.
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Security and information desk staffers were all very helpful
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Some sketchy areas, although it was broad daylight and the place was teeming with people.
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West Philly really is gritty.