Housing Guide 2011
Hidden costs of off-campus living surprise students
When they move off campus, many Penn students expect to simply pay for rent and utilities each month. However, some are surprised to find themselves paying for much more than they originally thought.Residential programs help students find common interests and community
Residential programs in on-campus housing range from the academic Ancient Studies/University Museum program in Harnwell College House to the cultural Hill College House’s Exploring Philadelphia program.Housing for the down and out-of-luck
When students don’t receive their ideal accommodations, they usually turn to off-campus options. However, off-campus choices may prove to be just as difficult.
Quality furniture on a college budget
While some low-maintenance students can stick an air mattress in the corner and call it a bedroom, others require a bit more to call a house a home.Pests pester residents
Although critters, like mice, are somewhat of an inevitability when it comes to living in a city like Philadelphia, there are certain steps Penn students should consider taking when trying to get rid of them.A roommate gone wrong
Thanks to a highly unfavorable roommate situation, my transition from freshman- to sophomore-year housing wasn’t exactly the smoothest process.Students handle housing before going abroad
Every year, around 600 Penn students study abroad. On top of the difficulties that come with working out credits and requirements, these students also face the challenge of arranging half-year housing. But with a little planning and awareness, it can be relatively easy to overcome the problems.
Off-campus housing security worries parents
Many students must seek parents’ permission before moving off campus.Penn helps students search off campus
Around 38 percent of undergraduates lived off campus last fall, according to Penn’s Office of Institutional Research and Analysis. For many of these students, questions arise during the search for off-campus housing.
Center City offers alternative housing options
Students wanting to escape “the Penn bubble” or find cheaper housing often look to Center City for a place to live.
Greeks consider 'living in'
Chapter houses often a foster close community among organization members.
International students spend breaks at Penn
In addition to securing housing for the school year, some international students have the added burden of finding a place to stay during breaks.
For some, Quad a multi-year home
Upperclassmen reflect on experiences living in the Quad for two years in a row.
RAs, GAs reflect on job perks
As sophomores and juniors, many students begin thinking about becoming Resident Advisers and Graduate Associates themselves.Students to face new housing system
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down for a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Department of Residential Services and College Houses and Academic Services to talk about on-campus housing changes.