<p>The proximity of Swat and Penn to the Bi-co is a nice safety blanket for students but I really don’t think they add much to the experience of most. My time was a little different than many HC kids cause my brother and college GF went to Swat and I was over there quite a bit, but if it wasn’t for them, I would have been plenty engaged by bi-co resources. Most people venture over there only for the occassional guest lecture, concert or exceptional class and, if you’re a Mawrtyr, a party or 2 as well. </p>
<p>From a HC student perspective, I’d view the educational resources as such…</p>
<p>BMC> Philly >> Swat > proximity to NYC/DC > Penn</p>
<p>When choosing a college and thinking about “education”, I think it’s very important for you to appreciate that some of the most important things you will ever learn in college occur outside the classroom and sometimes are learned off-campus. For this reason, location is key and the bi-college relationship and proximity to the 5th largest city in the US really provide for a total education that is not only rich in academics but also in experiences and adventures as well.</p>