Philadelphia University
“I've been meaning to write a review aboutSuper BrilliantBusiness - Management and Administration
I've been meaning to write a review about this institution, and I think it's about time. I have been here for almost four years. I was fashion design for 2.5 years, fashion merchandising for a semester, then finally, management. I enjoyed my freshman year at Philly U. I made a lot of friends from Ronson. The design classes were a bit tedious and the cost of supplies were outrageous. The gen ed. classes usually give the students more work than the classes pertaining to their major. Some teachers are unfair and rather demanding, giving out essays after essays. Make sure you know who to take for what class. You can easily avoid the poor professors that way. That's my best advice. Anyway, there are some awesome down-to-earth professors at Philly U. I will miss them when I transfer out this semester. T
he campus is so-so. There is major construction going on near Common Thread. There's also a major road that separates the campus, no big deal though. I enjoy going to the Student Center to play pool, Search Hall to work on my assignments, and the Library for quiet study (and magazine reading) time.
The campus is far from center city. You must take a bus or train to get downtown. The best way to find a friend who has a car. Public transportation is rather unreliable and expensive.
The food is okay. There is nothing to rant or rave about it. I prefer a cafeteria that has a new menu each week than other schools that has franchises like Taco Bell.
As for the students, a vast majority are not bright. They are not very knowledgeable about current issues and only concern about their group of friends, homework, iPods. No one cares about anything that is going on in the world. Some girls are rather stuck-up, superficial and spoiled here. You know, the one's with the designer purses?
The Ram Van is a hassle. It should be convenient but they often miss stops and takes about 30 minutes for the shuttle to reach to SLH.
This school is renowned for their design and textile programs. So if you are thinking about major in design, come here. For business and other majors, it is so-so. This is why I am transferring out. There are thousands of better colleges for business out there.Overall, I would not recommend Philadelphia University. The faculty is great, but the type of students are poor. The campus and cafeteria food is okay. The coursework can be too much at times, depending on the professor. Get used to staying on campus, because everything is a far reach from here.
view full review→Oct 20 2005
4th Year Female -- Class 2006
Faculty Accessibility: A, Social Life: D
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“I would advise people not to listen toQuite BrightArchitecture
I would advise people not to listen to those who post a ton of negative stuff about the school because most of it is exaggerated and people are mad at the school for whatever reason. Genuinely - this school will give you a great design education, although expect a lot of work that goes with that. I hear the science school is pretty good as well, but you can get a good education for science majors at much less expensive school. To be honest, sometimes it seems like they spend too much money/effort on the landscaping and appearance of the school. The teachers are all very knowledgable, however you will sometimes have one that can't teach to save their life/can't speak english/grades too harshly, etc. It's a small school so you will see the same people over and over again- its kinda like high school so if you don't want that be aware. It gets boring cause theres not a ton of socializing or activities at the school, but Philly is fun and you'll find tons of stuff to do in the city if you venture out. Overall, the education is good and the faculty really wants to help you succeed and cares about you as a student.
view full review→Jan 16 2005
1st Year Female -- Class 2008
Surrounding City: A+, Social Life: C
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“This is my third school.Quite BrightPsychology
This is my third school. I live at home so I don't have to deal with the housing policies (quite shitty as i understand them) or the lacking on-campus nightlife. I love this school. Psychology is a small major, most of the people in it are nice, the majority of psych profs are super nice and smart and helpful. Campus is beautiful, the library is great (you can borrow laptops) and most of the students are friendly. There is a division between the majors, for some reason, the fashion design majors and the architecture majors and all the other "artsy" people don't really mingle with they psych, bio-psych majors, but we don't really mingle with the PA's or the premeds, so i guess it all works out. Make friends with the people in your major because the gen ed courses are no fun if you're all alone.
view full review→Nov 04 2004
1st Year Female -- Class 2005
Education Quality: A+, Individual Value: C-
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