<p>“dirty downtown, less than inspiring atmosphere”</p>
<p>Well yes, Philadelphia is no where near being the epitome of a clean city, but I can’t really agree on the second part of that statement. There is so much culture, history, city life and things to do in and around Center City plus other areas in Philadelphia. Most highly urbanized cities are not that clean. And the University City area itself has a different feel compared to downtown/Center City. University City is more of its own area/community, with less hustle and bustle, and city life going on because it’s more college campus-like.</p>
<p>But obviously if huge city life isn’t your thing, then HYP, Cornell, Dartmouth, and Brown are for you.</p>