Post-Graduation Trip
May 7th, 2019, 07:54 AM
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Post-Graduation Trip
I am graduating from High School on the 6th of June and my friends and I want to take a short trip during the following weekend (7-10). Originally we were thinking about Seattle, but are open to new ideas. Our budget for tickets is $250, hotel price does not matter, and we have no specific preferences. All other expenses arent an issue.
May 9th, 2019, 08:02 AM
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Going to Temple U in the City of Brotherly Love 
. I will be attending with my friend and we will move in together. We will go next spring for their dual admissions program. Any discerning or optimistic facts about Philly or that University?
. I will be attending with my friend and we will move in together. We will go next spring for their dual admissions program. Any discerning or optimistic facts about Philly or that University?
May 9th, 2019, 08:55 AM
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Be aware of safety concerns. Someone I know who applied there for graduate school had a lecture during orientation for a couple of hours that was all about safety. Stay in groups, don't use the ATM there, etc.
May 9th, 2019, 01:54 PM
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Is the safety concern unique to Philly? As compared to cities like LA or NY? And also yeah I will visit it beforehand probably in August to check out the area too.
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May 9th, 2019, 03:00 PM
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I just watched videos of people going to Temple and who are currently enrolled and they say that it was a big problem in the recent past, but now they have improved on security and overall safety. Then again, USC is located in probably one of the worst places in Los Angeles and has bulletproof windows in some areas.
May 10th, 2019, 08:23 AM
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Hey Butterfingers--it is probably true wherever you go!! The bottom line is to always wherever you are be aware of your surroundings. You've probably been brought up in school with drills for an active shooter--how depressing is that!!
Have fun.
I think Seattle would be a great getaway.
Have fun.
I think Seattle would be a great getaway.
May 10th, 2019, 11:13 PM
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Yea we want to live somewhere that actually has different seasons. Plus Philly is close to everything so we can visit a new place every weekend (if two broke college kids could afford it) LOL
May 12th, 2019, 05:10 AM
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Temple University is not in the best section of Philadelphia, but the issues are not unique to Temple. Most big cities have the same safety issues. Many of my friends and a couple family members attended Temple with no issues. Just use common sense.
May 12th, 2019, 01:12 PM
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Definitely will use common sense. Also is Philly a good choice? What are some thoughts on Philly?
