How scared should I be to live in Philly?

[skinsphan]

Go to nyu. You'll have way more fun in nyc than philly

[skinfan2k]

Yeah do not pass up harvard or duke if you cant afford. you will get your money back as soon as you graduate

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

thanks for all the info

you guys are really helpful

[DjTj]

Yeah do not pass up harvard or duke if you cant afford. you will get your money back as soon as you graduate

Duck Fuke. But you definitely can't pass up Harvard if you get in. Take out the loans, do work-study, and you should be able to get scholarships.

Isn't Drexel pretty expensive too? Is there really that much of a difference in tuition between Drexel and NYU/Duke/Harvard?

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

Well, your kinda rite about Drexel being expensive but they really really really helped me out with financial aid

Right now it's looks like it is the best fit

I'm just not crazy about dealing with phanatics every damn day

[pointyfootball]

I graduated Drexel in '95. Went there for the co-op program which gives good opportunities to students for the application & interviewing process as well as the actualy work you'll do during your 6 month stints. Not sure I agree with taking out student loans to cover uber-expensive universities, while banking on making a ton of coin right out of college. A lot can happen in 4-5 years that could affect your starting salary.

Drexel is in a pretty good area. Right between UPenn & 30th Street Station and essentially in center city, so Philly's finest are going to make sure it's a safe environment. Just make sure to have a friend (or two) with you when you stagger home from New Deck Tavern (assuming it's still there).

[The Brave Little Toaster Oven]

if you get into Harvard, **** those other schools dude....seriously. It shouldnt even be a question.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

Drexel is right next to UPenn. In that neighborhood, I would be more worried about being mugged for my shoes than for a skins hat. My guess is that you will rarely encounter true native Philadelphians like "Paulie" and "Mikey" in your time there.

[renaissance]

If Drexel is giving you money and you like the school, go there.

Do not go to NYU unless you are really rich, are getting some great scholarships/grants, or have a free place to live for 4 years.

[zoony]

I like Philly, too.
You'll be fine. People act like jerks at the game but on the street people are just like people anywhere else.
Do you hassle Eagles fans you see walking down the street around where you live?
They're no different.

Some neighborhoods aren't so great, just like anywhere. But overall, I've always found the people of Philly friendly.

~Bang

I've always felt that way too. Philly might be the friendliest city in the entire northeastern corridor.

Philly fans are fine overall. Passionate and loyal, and knowledgeable... with enough cynicism to counterbalance the obnoxiousness. The problem with Philly fans is they enter the stadium and feel they need to live up to their own reputation.

---------- Post added March-21st-2011 at 10:26 AM ----------

I like Philly, too.
You'll be fine. People act like jerks at the game but on the street people are just like people anywhere else.
Do you hassle Eagles fans you see walking down the street around where you live?
They're no different.

Some neighborhoods aren't so great, just like anywhere. But overall, I've always found the people of Philly friendly.

~Bang

I've always felt that way too. Philly might be the friendliest city in the entire northeastern corridor.

Philly fans are fine overall. Passionate and loyal, and knowledgeable... with enough cynicism to counterbalance the obnoxiousness. The problem with Philly fans is they enter the stadium and feel they need to live up to their own reputation.

[The Brave Little Toaster Oven]

I've always felt that way too. Philly might be the friendliest city in the entire northeastern corridor.

I easily give that distinction to the people in Massachusetts and Maine...it was like a breath of fresh air being up there.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

I easily give that distinction to the people in Massachusetts and Maine...it was like a breath of fresh air being up there.

Maine, yes. Maine is awesome. Not as awesome as Vermont but awesome. I would happily live in both of those states if it did not snow in June.

People in Massachusetts scare me. I've been to weddings in Massachusetts where I thought a brawl was about to break out.

The friendliest big cities in the country are Philly, New York, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore, in my opinion.

---------- Post added March-21st-2011 at 10:29 AM ----------

Philly fans are fine overall. Passionate and loyal, and knowledgeable... with enough cynicism to counterbalance the obnoxiousness. The problem with Philly fans is they enter the stadium and feel they need to live up to their own reputation.

A Philly fan in the parking lot will give you a detailed breakdown of every heartbreaking loss in the team's history, and do it in a funny and charming manner. Get that fan in his seat, however, and he will dump beer on you.

I think you are right. I've been in truly horrible neighborhoods in Philly at really stupid hours, and the only times I've felt "unsafe" have been on the concourse at The Linc. It's a strange phenomenom. The only other place I've experienced that has been MSG for a Rangers game - back before they won the Cup with Messier.

Eagles' fans have decided that since the team never wins anything, they have to carry the banner. It's the closest thing you will find in the US to a European soccer club.

I don't think Skins' fandom will ever devolve to this - despite the best efforts of the DTC - because it's far too educated, wealthy, and transient a fan base. At Philly, you find plumbers in the most expensive seats. Not in DC.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

What's with all the ****ing double posting today?

[The Brave Little Toaster Oven]

Maine, yes. Maine is awesome. Not as awesome as Vermont but awesome. I would happily live in both of those states if it did not snow in June.

People in Massachusetts scare me. I've been to weddings in Massachusetts where I thought a brawl was about to break out.

The friendliest big cities in the country are Philly, New York, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore, in my opinion.

Really?? I went to a Patriots game in Foxboro and couldnt have met a nicer bunch of people...it started raining so we left our seats to stand under the overhang. After it stopped raining, I went to wipe our seats off, but it started pouring again so I went back up to the overhang to stand next to my uncle, but found a guy had moved into my spot. The guy saw me and told me I could have my spot back, and that he would just look over my shoulder (I'm 6'5 btw). I couldnt believe that - around here, I would have been SOL.

Another time, walking around the streets of Boston, we were looking for a restaurant and a passerby saw we were puzzled - he walked over and gave us directions as well as recommendation on what to eat there. I love the city.

Baltimore - nasty...I hate it so much there. I feel like at any moment, my life could end. Charm City my ass.
New York - rude people everywhere....I couldnt get into it
Pittsburgh - never been, but I heard it smells horrible
Philly - I found it to be dirty...too much like Bmore. I dont like rude people either.

[zoony]

I easily give that distinction to the people in Massachusetts and Maine...it was like a breath of fresh air being up there.

Wow. Not even sure what to say.

In Maine, the people are not rude or unfriendly. I would never characterize them that way. But they are extremely standoffish and weary of anyone "from away", as they call it. What does "from away" mean? It means that you're not from that area. And by "not from", they mean you can't trace your roots in the area prior to 1800.

Charleston, SC, has a similar rule. However, at least they're outwardly friendly (which is all a load of fake bull****, but it makes for a nice weekend sojourn).

As for people from Mass... there's a reason they're called Mass-holes by everyone in New England. And believe me, if someone from New Hampshire thinks you're an obnoxious ass, well... that's like McD5 calling someone a bull**** artist.

The friendliest big cities in the country are Philly, New York, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore, in my opinion

The thing that INSTANTLY turns me off about any city is arrogance. Which is why Boston, for instance, probably tops my list as the last place on earth I would ever live. Not to mention the wonderful climate and reasonable cost of living.

Philly- exceedingly blue collar, nothing to be arrogant about.
New York- knows they are the greatest city in the world, nothing to be arrogant about
Pittsburgh - again, blue collar
Baltimore - yuppies are creeping up from DC and ruining the vibe, but traditional baltimorians are very 'what you see is what you get'.

So, I'd not disagree with any of your selections.

Eagles' fans have decided that since the team never wins anything, they have to carry the banner. It's the closest thing you will find in the US to a European soccer club.

I don't think Skins' fandom will ever devolve to this - despite the best efforts of the DTC - because it's far too educated, wealthy, and transient a fan base. At Philly, you find plumbers in the most expensive seats. Not in DC.

Union plumbers. Local #207.

I've always wanted to go to a Philly game wearing Union garb and a Skins jersey. Wonder if you'd get beer dumped on you or not? How many nervous breakdowns do you think that sight would cause?