Re: Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09
This is to Jojo and anyone else here who is a Philly native or dweller,
I'm starting this fall as well. I'll be moving from the midwest, so I'm nervous about finding housing. I would probably need a place to stay for a couple days to check out apartments before committing to a lease. I'm from south Chicago, which can quickly turn sketchy from one block to the next, so I can somewhat relate to Philly.
Do you have apartment complexes, landlords, or management companies that you would recommend? Also, do you know if universities in the area (including UPenn, Temple, and Drexel) have a classifieds page (sort of like Craigslist) that is student-oriented? I'd like to find a roommate, but don't want to chance it on some sketchy stranger with no university affiliations whatsoever. I don't have a car and on-campus housing plus meal plans would be too expensive. I'll save about $5000 just from cooking at home and finding a roommate to offset rent payments.
I'm currently trying to get my aid package together. If anyone would like, we could compare notes. Financial info has been fairly skimpy so far.
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