birdnames2 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Find a PA student roommate on that facebook group you guys started. That's how most people from my year found theirs. Sorry everyone but I don’t have a Facebook account. However, if anyone is interested in arranging a possible roommate scenario, let me know. In general I am looking to live somewhere inexpensive and within walking distance to campus. My family is staying in Pittsburgh so I'll be on my own in Philly. I am interested in getting a few people together in a place to keep the rent cheap. I can pretty much live anywhere and have pretty reasonable standards for apartments. Feel free to email me if anyone is interested. We can gauge our compatibility as roommates and work out the details. wolfeja2@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aminawirjo Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 So would you say that Fairmount is a good place to live with a family? My wife found a list that said Philly is the 18th most dangerous city in America, so it has not helped my cause. ha ha. I have heard that up near Temple is a bit sketchy, but is it better closer to Hahnemann? Thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it because I don't know much about Philadelphia itself. Just want to find the best place for my wife and daugther. I could live anywhere, but I don't want them to. Fairmount is a very good place to live with a family. There is a good mix of rentals with condos and townhouses, so you have a lot of families in the area. Once you begin your search, if you want to send me some of the addresses you're looking at I can give you a sense of what you'll find on those blocks, etc. aminawirjo@gmail.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhansen11 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Knjones and Amina thanks for the advice! Ha ha that's a lot of info knjones and I really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeazy Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hello Everyone, I'll be starting at Drexel next year. I have been thinking about the housing set up. I'm moving from Pittsburgh by myself so I just need a room somewhere cheap and close to the campus. Anyone know how the graduate housing works? Or, has anyone considered just getting a big place with all PA students so the rent is cheap and everyone is pretty much on the same schedule? Let me know your thoughts.. I'm coming from Pittsburgh too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeazy Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Just sent a request for the facebook page, look out for a Beeazy lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrantner Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi Jon! I lived in Philadelphia while I did my undergrad at Drexel. While I was there I lived in West Philadelphia which was fine for me being single. There are definitely people raising children there, but I have to admit it would not be my first choice. If you are thinking of West Philly, definitely stay east of 40th street and between Spruce and Powelton (in my opinion, at least). There are some beautiful areas in center city and old city, but they tend to be more expensive. Personally, I moved out of Philly the minute I graduated and don't plan on moving back into the city when I start going to Drexel again. I currently live in the Blackwood area which is generally nice, but about an hour and fifteen minute commute. I would highly recommend either Haddonfield or Cherry Hill..both are great towns in New Jersey about a half hour commute into the city. Wonderful places for children!! There are also supposed to be nice suburbs of Philly in PA such as Manayunk, but I personally have not spent much time in that area. Hope this helps!! Feel free to PM me with any other questions :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrettmm55 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey guys my name is Garrett I will be joining you this fall. I am from Western Md/Southwest PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberlina Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wooo!!! Feels so good to finally post, I am accepted! I'm coming from Utah....just had a baby 19 days ago. Wish me luck making the transition. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonu Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wow!!! That is a good news!!! just wondering when did u interview?? Were u there on Jan 18th?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberlina Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 No, I was actually in the first batch of interviews...back in Oct. I just was missing about 3 prereqs...once I finished them I was accepted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggpa18 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Im accepted too!! Can't wait to meet everyone and I'm looking forward to living in Philly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katy.mcdevitt Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hi everyone! Just got my acceptance call last night and so excited to start in the fall with you all! My name is Katy, I'm originally from Philly suburbs but currently live in Pittsburgh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonu Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 ggpa18 and Katy.mcdevitt when did you guys interviewed??? I was just there on Jan 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhansen11 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Grandma and Grandpa 18 and Katy, not sure if you saw it, but we have a facebook group set up for those going to Drexel. The group is at http://www.facebook.com/groups/109405715897690/ in case you want in. Don't do it unless you mean it though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesi Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Hi Sonu..have you heard from drexel ? I also attended the January 18th interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonu Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 No I have not heard anything yet and the wait is killing me!! My interview went very well I thought ..... Have u heard back anything ? Do they call or emai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaigeGrider Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I was just accepted and will be putting down my deposit next week. My name is Paige! Is there a facebook page yet for our class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonu Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Hey Paige! Congrats! That is such a great news... When did u interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knjones87088 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Congrats kimberlina! On both your acceptance and your baby! I interviewed with you back in October. See you in the fall :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaigeGrider Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Hi I'm moving from Oregon and am interested in living w pa. Student(s). I thought that stiles grad housing might be a good option. Any ideas ? QUOTE=birdnames2;370261]Hello Everyone, I'll be starting at Drexel next year. I have been thinking about the housing set up. I'm moving from Pittsburgh by myself so I just need a room somewhere cheap and close to the campus. Anyone know how the graduate housing works? Or, has anyone considered just getting a big place with all PA students so the rent is cheap and everyone is pretty much on the same schedule? Let me know your thoughts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaigeGrider Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Sonu, I interviewed nov 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaigeGrider Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Anyone interested in finding housing shoot me an email. Paige.grider@gmail.com i can't wait to hit the ground running!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdnames2 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Hello all my future classmates from Pittsburgh. It seems there are at least three of us. We should all meet up and say Hi one day. I'm scouting for potential roommates at the moment. It would be nice to have at least 4 of us in a place to keep the rent cheap. So far I've spoken to PaigeGrider and we seem to agree it would be nice to have a bunch of PA students in a place within walking distance or a least a short bus/bike ride from campus. We are hunting for two more people. Hit us up if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberlina Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Knjones, thank you and congrats to you too!! Which person were you? I know it's easier to remember me...probably the only prego person there...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelana Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hello everybody, My name is Lana and was interviewed on Jan. 11th. I got a call on January 29th that I was accepted. Yey!!! Congrats to all! I live in Old City Philadelphia. Hope to meet everyone on the orientation session! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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