<p>I think a city school is a better place for a non drinker than a small campus school in the middle of nowhere. It the city there are a lot of social options and activities that don’t revolve around alcohol. Sometimes at a school with nothing but the school around, much of the entertainment revolves around alcohol. And as far as cities go, Philly is fairly affordable. There are a lot of free activities as well as inexpensive restaurants. </p>
<p>Again, as a local parent, I second the thought that Penn is not a suitcase school. We live close enough to commute and he still only comes home on major breaks when the rest of the school leaves! </p>