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There are many reasons your child picks a college: cost, programs available; location, size, reputation, etc. In our case we wanted our daughter to go to the best school she got into.
The University of Pennsylvania was and still is ranked highly. It is a co-educational, private, nonsectarian research university located in Philadelphia. It is a member of the Ivy League. According to U.S. News & World Reports it is ranked seventh in the nation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Pennsylvania
Penn is in a major city. I was convinced during our tour that it was a safe city. The presence...
I attended the University of Pennsylvania 1992-1996 and loved every minute of it! I was able to design my own degree focusing on areas of my particular interests and as such, was able to combine environmental engineering with anthropology to independently study and present a thesis on bioremediation in Arctic ecosystems and cultures. The faculty was superb and not only cared about my progress toward my thesis but also about my other abilities in communications that would ensure success once I left the Penn campus.
Regarding non-class time, Penn is perfectly situated in Philadelphia which has...
review »Penn is a great school with a great reputation.
For some who are not accustomed to the city of Philidelphia it may seem like a bizzare mix, the history of philly and the ivy league scene but they mix quite well. Philadelphia is a city full of life and has such deep roots in the history of america. A great choice to any serious student looking for a great experience!