Need some info about Temple and the area around it.

[konovsi]

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I have interview at Temple coming up and heard people say it is in a very bad neighborhood. Those who visited the school, please comment on the school and the surroundings and what dental students at the school say.

 

[quakinator]

I have interview at Temple coming up and heard people say it is in a very bad neighborhood. Those who visited the school, please comment on the school and the surroundings and what dental students at the school say.

I think that the area isn't as bad as a lot of people say. I wouldn't walk alone at night in areas west of the school, but during the day I felt like it was fine. I think that most of the negative posts come from people who have never seen a big city.

 

[boogaking]

On the topic of Temple U.... how long after you sent your money did they respond back????? Is it a good sign that they are asking for money at this time.... This is my second time applying to Temple... I just remember the last time I got a quick rejection letter ....

 

[Sprgrover]

I have interview at Temple coming up and heard people say it is in a very bad neighborhood. Those who visited the school, please comment on the school and the surroundings and what dental students at the school say.

Well, I haven't interviewed there but I have driven by Temple and I thought the area was a little harsh (and yes, I have traveled extensively). I work with a guy that just completed his undergraduate degree at Temple and he said it is in a pretty hard area - he is a large, athletic Puerto Rican and he said that three times people tried to mug him. But, he also said he really liked the school and enjoyed Philly a lot.

 

[delicious]

I have interview at Temple coming up and heard people say it is in a very bad neighborhood. Those who visited the school, please comment on the school and the surroundings and what dental students at the school say.

It probably isn't as bad as everyone says. But there are buildings right across the street from the d school that are abandoned (with no windows); it took me over 45 minutes to get a cab there (& I called like 3 times); no nice restaurants or coffee places around (just a dirty mcdonalds).

Everyone talks about how great temple is clinically, but I'm still not sure about that school. I mean, if you're really into getting good clinical, you could probably do extra stuff at any school. And that young guy they have doing the talk at temple (Brian, I think); he's enthusiastic, but I don't think he should be in charge of it. I found it hard to take him seriously. "Repeat after me: a hundred and forty-four thousand people treated." Give me a break you cheese-head.

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Ive been in the preclinic many times late at night, along with many others both male and female and then just walk to my car and drive home and have never had a problem...and I dont look intimidating at all....

if you are still very worried, just call the Temple security, and they will be there within minutes to drive you wherever you want.

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

It probably isn't as bad as everyone says. But there are buildings right across the street from the d school that are abandoned (with no windows); it took me over 45 minutes to get a cab there (& I called like 3 times); no nice restaurants or coffee places around (just a dirty mcdonalds).

when was the last time you were at Temple cause you are just spreading false rumours.... The last time I checked (was about an hour ago), those abandoned buildings were torn down last summer to build a brand new plaza right across the street from the dental school that has a Rite Aid, a Dunkin Donuts, a Subway sandwich place, and a New Orleans Chicken .

Everyone talks about how great temple is clinically, but I'm still not sure about that school. I mean, if you're really into getting good clinical, you could probably do extra stuff at any school. And that young guy they have doing the talk at temple (Brian, I think); he's enthusiastic, but I don't think he should be in charge of it. I found it hard to take him seriously. "Repeat after me: a hundred and forty-four thousand people treated." Give me a break you cheese-head.

How can you not equate that having 145,000 patients for 250 students does not equal the best clinical education in the United States?

And where do you make this assumption that you can "probably" do extra stuff at other schools to get good clinically??? Have you actually looked into this or just stating things for the heck of it? Well Im sure you could do extra work at other schools but thats gonna take a lot of extra energy such as making business cards, and going out to recruit patients. I would rather use that extra energy to either study my didactics and get good grades or spend it leisurely because at Temple, we have patients that are on a 4 month waiting list to see a student doctor, so you never have to go through the hassles of recruiting patients such as in other schools.

 

[NCdds]

I've visited friends who go to Temple's Podiatry school and they showed me around while I was there. It is in a bad section of town, Temple University whole existence is based on its location. There is a police presence there, they're on the corners of the university property 24 hours a day. If you're not from a big city, it will be a bit shocking to you, but once you're inside the facilities, you don't really think about where you are.

 

[demonicr]

well usually when someone is inquirying about a school's safety, usually there's a problem with its safety. however, during my visit there, around the school dosen't seems that bad, but i never been there at night to see hows it is like after dark. but like everyone says, nearly every big cities are infested with crimes, you just got to be cautious when you walk to your car after dark. i guess what scares me the most is when my cab driver told me that many cab drivers have been gun down for there money.

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

well usually when someone is inquirying about a school's safety, usually there's a problem with its safety. however, during my visit there, around the school dosen't seems that bad, but i never been there at night to see hows it is like after dark. but like everyone says, nearly every big cities are infested with crimes, you just got to be cautious when you walk to your car after dark. i guess what scares me the most is when my cab driver told me that many cab drivers have been gun down for there money.

I dont know if I agree with this.....many people inquire about NYU purposedly kicking out its students, but thats obviously not true.....these things just get started by rumours.

And the rumours about Temple are just started because Temple is not located in a nice, surburban location with pretty trees everywhere, but why would you want a dental school to be located there....how would u get patients???

Also, I think these rumours start because there are a lot of African Americans around Temple and I believe that people jump to stupid conclusions that there must be a lot of crime and its dirty....isnt that the way US society is??? in the previous post, the poster said that there is a dirty McDonalds across the street.....actually the McDonalds is not dirty and just like any other McDonalds you'll find anywhere, except its clientele is predominatly African Americans...is this what the poster meant by being "dirty"???

And about the cab driver, are u telling me that this doesnt happen to cab drivers in ANY major US urban centre??? Im sure if you talk to a cab driver from New York City or Detroit, they'll have a story or two for ya

 

[delicious]

when was the last time you were at Temple cause you are just spreading false rumours.... The last time I checked (was about an hour ago), those abandoned buildings were torn down last summer to build a brand new plaza right across the street from the dental school that has a Rite Aid, a Dunkin Donuts, a Subway sandwich place, and a New Orleans Chicken .

How can you not equate that having 145,000 patients for 250 students does not equal the best clinical education in the United States?

And where do you make this assumption that you can "probably" do extra stuff at other schools to get good clinically??? Have you actually looked into this or just stating things for the heck of it? Well Im sure you could do extra work at other schools but thats gonna take a lot of extra energy such as making business cards, and going out to recruit patients. I would rather use that extra energy to either study my didactics and get good grades or spend it leisurely because at Temple, we have patients that are on a 4 month waiting list to see a student doctor, so you never have to go through the hassles of recruiting patients such as in other schools.

Sorry Dr. BadVibes, I wasn't trying to attack temple. As to the stuff you said: you are correct, the last time I was there was February I think. So, that's good that they ripped down the old buildings.

Also, I wasn't saying that temple wasn't good clinically - I think it is. I'm just saying that the clinical experience is temple's main selling point, and I think that if you really want clinical experience, you can probably get it at any school. For example, when I visited temple they showed us your haiti project; which seemed to be an opportunity to gain some pretty amazing clinical experience. Other schools have programs and opportunities like that you know. I do understand what you're saying though; stuff like that can take away from class time, and other important stuff. I'm just saying that if you were a clinical psycho, you could get that experience.

 

[delicious]

except its clientele is predominatly African Americans...is this what the poster meant by being "dirty"???

I'm usually pretty sarcastic and joking on sdn, but seriously: I find that comment a bit offensive. When I say it was dirty I meant that no normal human being would dare use the restroom in the state it was in. You really shouldn't be so quick to make suggestions about people's motives like that.

 

[delicious]

I'm usually pretty sarcastic and joking on sdn, but seriously: I find that comment a bit offensive. When I say it was dirty I meant that no normal human being would dare use the restroom in the state it was in. You really shouldn't be so quick to make suggestions about people's motives like that.

Oh yeah, and when I mentioned about the 145,000 patients seen a year at temple, I wasn't making fun of the number of patients that they see. I was more making fun of the fact that cheese-head was making us chant it out like 5 times during the meeting and the tour. "One hundred forty-five thousand!!" I mean really, I heard you say it the first time cheesey.

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Sorry Dr. BadVibes, I wasn't trying to attack temple. As to the stuff you said: you are correct, the last time I was there was February I think. So, that's good that they ripped down the old buildings.

Also, I wasn't saying that temple wasn't good clinically - I think it is. I'm just saying that the clinical experience is temple's main selling point, and I think that if you really want clinical experience, you can probably get it at any school. For example, when I visited temple they showed us your haiti project; which seemed to be an opportunity to gain some pretty amazing clinical experience. Other schools have programs and opportunities like that you know. I do understand what you're saying though; stuff like that can take away from class time, and other important stuff. I'm just saying that if you were a clinical psycho, you could get that experience.

dude, no offense taken, but I still disagree with you....you seem to think that if one was clinically dedicated, it could happen? Its just not that easy when your not the only one trying to recruit patients...then set up chair time and making sure you are supervised....its really a hassle.

I bet you that Temple's clinical requirements to just pass the junior year are similar to what other students do to graduate!! Temple students take their clinical exams near the start of their senior year, because their junior year alone has given them enough experience....thats pretty damn impressive.

Also, sure Temple talks about their Haiti trip, but they dont use it to sell their clinical education...only 5-10 students get to go, so its very unlikely that a student would go. Instead they talk about their patient pool to sell their clinical education. The Haiti trip is just thrown in there as a possible opportunity if one was interested.

Actually Temple's international programs suck a$$ and pales in comparison to what other schools do such as Penn, maryland, UNC, etc. Actually, Im trying to organize an international externship for myself during my junior year cause I really think that having more of an international presence is important....and not just in Haiti.

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

I'm usually pretty sarcastic and joking on sdn, but seriously: I find that comment a bit offensive. When I say it was dirty I meant that no normal human being would dare use the restroom in the state it was in. You really shouldn't be so quick to make suggestions about people's motives like that.

Sorry, but I assumed thats what you meant, because I wouldnt think that someone would judge a McDonalds by its washroom....arent most public washrooms disgusting, no matter where you are???

 

[demonicr]

I dont know if I agree with this.....many people inquire about NYU purposedly kicking out its students, but thats obviously not true.....these things just get started by rumours.

And the rumours about Temple are just started because Temple is not located in a nice, surburban location with pretty trees everywhere, but why would you want a dental school to be located there....how would u get patients???

Also, I think these rumours start because there are a lot of African Americans around Temple and I believe that people jump to stupid conclusions that there must be a lot of crime and its dirty....isnt that the way US society is??? in the previous post, the poster said that there is a dirty McDonalds across the street.....actually the McDonalds is not dirty and just like any other McDonalds you'll find anywhere, except its clientele is predominatly African Americans...is this what the poster meant by being "dirty"???

And about the cab driver, are u telling me that this doesnt happen to cab drivers in ANY major US urban centre??? Im sure if you talk to a cab driver from New York City or Detroit, they'll have a story or two for ya

i was not trying to talk bad about temple. i know you go there and will oppose every negative comments about temple. i was just simply sharing my experience when i interviewed there. i am not comparing it to any schools or citites out there, altough i did mentioned to expect crimes in large cities. what i said was merely my personal experience when i was there. my friends girlfirend was mugged a block from temple, but i guess liek you said, it happens in every big cities

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Oh yeah, and when I mentioned about the 145,000 patients seen a year at temple, I wasn't making fun of the number of patients that they see. I was more making fun of the fact that cheese-head was making us chant it out like 5 times during the meeting and the tour. "One hundred forty-five thousand!!" I mean really, I heard you say it the first time cheesey.

Ok...this I agree with you...that is very very tacky for Brian to do this.....I consider Brian a good friend of mine and I take time sometimes to go and see him in his office to say whats up and talk about sports.....next time I talk to him, Ill be sure to tell him to Stop doing this....

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

i was not trying to talk bad about temple. i know you go there and will oppose every negative comments about temple. i was just simply sharing my experience when i interviewed there. i am not comparing it to any schools or citites out there, altough i did mentioned to expect crimes in large cities. what i said was merely my personal experience when i was there. my friends girlfirend was mugged a block from temple, but i guess liek you said, it happens in every big cities

no I wont oppose bad stuff you say about Temple if its legit...I dont give a $hit about Temple and what people on SDN think about it....I dont get anything if people choose it and Im not here to sell it....Im just hear to give an actual student's perspective on things that posted on this board....its just like Brocnizer is on here to set the record straight on stupid comments about NYU.....Im here cause many people talk stuff about Temple which just isnt true...

 

[delicious]

Sorry, but I assumed thats what you meant, because I wouldnt think that someone would judge a McDonalds by its washroom....arent most public washrooms disgusting, no matter where you are???

True, most public restrooms are disgusting. But this was on a whole other level. I don't want to get too graphic here, but it was like a medium sized farm animal had taken a dump, and someone deliberately spread it all over the floor and the wall. It was remarkable. 😱 I've heard of projectile vomiting before, but projectile pooping?!

....i said poop!!

 

[konovsi]

During the day , should I take my car there , I live in NYC, or it is dangerous to leave the car on the street. Maybe there is a parking garage there?
For the student in Temple, when you have to stay late to do lab work and such, and then when you go home, how safe is it ?

 

[ranark]

kon, when is your interview? I am a little nervous too.

do you guys think that the days inn in chester (near airport) or the one on roosevelt boulevard (closer to temple) is safer? I am a little worried about taking taxis and staying in sketchy areas so i have to consider longer taxi ride to the one in chester or being downtown at the one on roosevelt. whats your opinion? ( never lived in a city before)

 

[superman]

kon, when is your interview? I am a little nervous too.

do you guys think that the days inn in chester (near airport) or the one on roosevelt boulevard (closer to temple) is safer? I am a little worried about taking taxis and staying in sketchy areas so i have to consider longer taxi ride to the one in chester or being downtown at the one on roosevelt. whats your opinion? ( never lived in a city before)

i had an interview in oct. and i stayed at the comfort inn at penn's landing (about 8 miles away from PHL airport), and got a $20 discount. i can't say much about the other hotels, but the comfort inn i stayed at was in a good area and it was pretty close to the school, too. i took a taxi, too, but... what do you mean when you say that you are worried about taking taxis? afraid the driver might turn out to be a gangsta or that someone might carjack you? 🙂

 

[redhead]

I was at Temple this past week and I had a very good experience. I liked the school and I liked that there were many patients to treat. This school's strength is their clinics and that is what sold me. The service of others SHOULD be the main reason you want to go into the field of dentistry.
The admissions coordinator, Brian Hahn, was very informative and I thought he was a great asset to the school. He made our group feel relaxed and opened the floor for questions.
The neighborhood is a little rough, but if you have common sense, you will be fine. The students live 20 min from school, so you won't actually live in the area where the school is unless you chose to.

 

[Bullfan16]

Some people on SDN need to grow up. Most dental schools arent in the greatest of neighborhoods. Use your street smarts. We arent 4 years old anymore and dont need mommy to help us cross the street. You dont have to be afraid for your life...just use your common sense. Man, where do some of these people come from????

 

[quakinator]

During the day , should I take my car there , I live in NYC, or it is dangerous to leave the car on the street. Maybe there is a parking garage there?
For the student in Temple, when you have to stay late to do lab work and such, and then when you go home, how safe is it ?

Hey Konovsi, when I went there, I had a rental car and parked in a lot just south of the school (about a 5 min. walk). The parking lot area in red is owned by Temple University and is used by many med. and dent. students. I actually parked in the yellow portion of the lot which I think is for people that ride the train (which you can see the train trax in the picture) but no one bothered me about parking there. I imagine you can park in either place. On the north east corner of the red parking lot is an attendant that you can ask questions if you are unsure you can park there. I don't think a pass is required. I tried to park in the Temple University parking garage about 2 blocks west of the school but I was told by the attendant that I couldn't park there, dunno why. Anyway, hope this helps. Don't worry about parking your car in the red or yellow lots, it's not that bad of an area....

 

[fruity_trident]

didn't want to start a new thread...
but can someone tell me how long it takes terry griffin to email back about interview stuff?

i scheduled my interview for jan 7th, and was told to email terry.

i want to book my plane tic ASAP, but i dont' want to until i hear from terry.

thanks

 

[dyarhea]

didn't want to start a new thread...
but can someone tell me how long it takes terry griffin to email back about interview stuff?

i scheduled my interview for jan 7th, and was told to email terry.

i want to book my plane tic ASAP, but i dont' want to until i hear from terry.

thanks

terry emailed me back the very next day

 

[dyarhea]

to fruity_trident: the e-mail address is correct

 

[fruity_trident]

to fruity_trident: the e-mail address is correct

thanks!

but why hasn't he emailed em back yet? 🙁

i'm just a whiner! don't mind me!

 

[superman]

thanks!

but why hasn't he emailed em back yet? 🙁

i'm just a whiner! don't mind me!

Terry is a she.

 

[mccarth2]

I did an internship there this past summer at the podiatry school before I decided to become pre-dental and I thought the area was very bad. I drove up there and was afraid I was going to be carjacked at the stoplights on the way to the school. Trust me, not a place to get lost in, or walk alone in the streets at night. During the winter it gets dark up there early. It just something you probably want to think about before accepting. We visited the medical school on Broad Street. Yes, it is in a bad part of town, but definately not the worst area that I saw when I was there. Also, it is a very expensive city to live in, and hopefully you don't plan on bringing a car because parking is rediculous. I was very impressed with their program and reputation, and there is no doubt that you will get a good education with a well established school if you decide to go there. Sorry if I sound negative, but it is the truth.

 

[superman]

I did an internship there this past summer at the podiatry school before I decided to become pre-dental and I thought the area was very bad. I drove up there and was afraid I was going to be carjacked at the stoplights on the way to the school. Trust me, not a place to get lost in, or walk alone in the streets at night. During the winter it gets dark up there early. It just something you probably want to think about before accepting. We visited the medical school on Broad Street. Yes, it is in a bad part of town, but definately not the worst area that I saw when I was there. Also, it is a very expensive city to live in, and hopefully you don't plan on bringing a car because parking is rediculous. I was very impressed with their program and reputation, and there is no doubt that you will get a good education with a well established school if you decide to go there. Sorry if I sound negative, but it is the truth.

Philly is a very expensive city to live in? I thought it was cheaper compared to other major east coast cities such as Boston or New York....
I pay $1800 for a 2-bedroom apartment right now in cali....

 

[cusp of carabelli]

I did an internship there this past summer at the podiatry school before I decided to become pre-dental and I thought the area was very bad. I drove up there and was afraid I was going to be carjacked at the stoplights on the way to the school. Trust me, not a place to get lost in, or walk alone in the streets at night. During the winter it gets dark up there early. It just something you probably want to think about before accepting. We visited the medical school on Broad Street. Yes, it is in a bad part of town, but definately not the worst area that I saw when I was there. Also, it is a very expensive city to live in, and hopefully you don't plan on bringing a car because parking is rediculous. I was very impressed with their program and reputation, and there is no doubt that you will get a good education with a well established school if you decide to go there. Sorry if I sound negative, but it is the truth.

so if you're saying that the area around the medical school is "not the worst area" around...then you will be saying that the dental school is also b/c it's only 2 blocks away from the medical school. Dude..the podiatry school is all the way in downtown center city close to china town...it's like a good 4-5 miles from the dental school.

as for the area being expensive to live in...umm...maybe if you live downtown near the PODIATRY school...but near the DENTAL school...the area we live is very affordable (I share a 2 bedroom for $1025 which includes cable and gym and all utilities paid) and I don't feel at all as if i will be carjacked. (unless you think you'll be chased down by the people riding horses in adjacent fairmount park)

 

[fruity_trident]

Terry is a she.

oopsie,
thanks

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Also, it is a very expensive city to live in, and hopefully you don't plan on bringing a car because parking is rediculous. I was very impressed with their program and reputation, and there is no doubt that you will get a good education with a well established school if you decide to go there. Sorry if I sound negative, but it is the truth.

Hmmmm.....more Temple rumours being spread. Ive mentioned this plenty of times on this forum, but I bought a 900 sq ft. condo for $50,000. Is that considered expensive to you???

Also, many of my classmates share huge 2 bedroom apartments with all utilities, gym (sometimes pool) and pay only about $600/month each. is that considered expensive to you?

If you are talking about the city centre, then the price is gonna be high...but its still wayyyy cheaper if you were gonna live in the city centres of New York or Boston.

Also, parking near the dental school is no problem. You can park on the street or opt to pay for Temple parking. I pay about $230 for the entire semester. Is that expensive to you?

Stop spreading rumours dude....

 

[Bullfan16]

I dont even go to school there and I dont get some of the people who post the stuff they do on this (what is supposed to be an) informative thread.

I drove up there and was afraid I was going to be carjacked at the stoplights on the way to the school. Trust me, not a place to get lost in, or walk alone in the streets at night. During the winter it gets dark up there early. It just something you probably want to think about before accepting.

You know...more than 1/2 the country lives in situations like this. In winter there is less sunlight than there is in summer...look it up...I am sure you will find a vast variety of sources to back me up on that one. It must have sucked for you to come from sunny FL to endure the experience of a true winter. Hurricanes are so much better than cold and snow....destruction and violence vs. 3-4 months of harsh winter. (I think all US citizens should have to learn to drive in the snow before operating a motor vehicle, by the way).

Never been to Philly, but living in Chicago, I can imagine its probably not that bad. As I have stated just use your head and you will be fine. I am sure Temple's neighborhood is bad but not any worse than UIC's, Detroit-Mercy's and many others and I am positive it is a great school. Most schools are in bad neighborhoods....get over this carjacking crap.

There are some extremely sheltered people on this forum...yeesh

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Never been to Philly, but living in Chicago, I can imagine its probably not that bad. As I have stated just use your head and you will be fine. I am sure Temple's neighborhood is bad but not any worse than UIC's, Detroit-Mercy's and many others and I am positive it is a great school. Most schools are in bad neighborhoods....get over this carjacking crap.

There are some extremely sheltered people on this forum...yeesh

Actually one of my partner's in pre-clinic is from Chicago and went to UIC and he told me that Temple's area is the same as UIC....

By the way, I love Chicago....best city in the US in my books (SF is close 2nd, followed by NYC)......Chicago is the closest thing Ive seen to Toronto south of the border 😀

 

[delicious]

Actually one of my partner's in pre-clinic is from Chicago and went to UIC and he told me that Temple's area is the same as UIC....

By the way, I love Chicago....best city in the US in my books (SF is close 2nd, followed by NYC)......Chicago is the closest thing Ive seen to Toronto south of the border 😀

Hey Dr. BadVibes. My cousin lives in toronto, and I've spent a little time there. What part of TOronto do you live in?

I've heard people making fun of "scarlem"!!

 

[dyarhea]

Dr.Badvibes: are the apartments that you talked about located in Roxborough?

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Hey Dr. BadVibes. My cousin lives in toronto, and I've spent a little time there. What part of TOronto do you live in?

I've heard people making fun of "scarlem"!!

I live in Etobicoke in the Bloor West Village near the Old Mill...u know it? Yah, scarlem is a place where I wouldnt want to live in, but remember that Scarlem is a ghetto by Canadian standards....just think about comparing scarlem to a ghetto in any major US city....Scarlem would be considered a joke.

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Dr.Badvibes: are the apartments that you talked about located in Roxborough?

Yup..most of the school lives in Roxborough...its such a lovely area and well situated near the school (10-15 min drive to school).....when u come to Temple for your interview, be sure to check out Roxborough and Manayunk where you'd actually be living....you will be pleasantely suprised and pleased 🙂

 

[dyarhea]

Yup..most of the school lives in Roxborough...its such a lovely area and well situated near the school (10-15 min drive to school).....when u come to Temple for your interview, be sure to check out Roxborough and Manayunk where you'd actually be living....you will be pleasantely suprised and pleased 🙂

i was in a rush when i went to temple in october, regrettably, never got to see that area 🙁 . the d1s I talked to all lived in roxborough and i heard it's also a convenient location

 

[delicious]

I live in Etobicoke in the Bloor West Village near the Old Mill...u know it? Yah, scarlem is a place where I wouldnt want to live in, but remember that Scarlem is a ghetto by Canadian standards....just think about comparing scarlem to a ghetto in any major US city....Scarlem would be considered a joke.

Yeah, I know your area! I think my cousin had his wedding reception at the Old Mill - does that sound right?! It's like kinda in a ravine, and real pretty. I actually never went to scarlem, but i had heard it's really not that bad - some parts of scarboro are actually nice.

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

i was in a rush when i went to temple in october, regrettably, never got to see that area 🙁 . the d1s I talked to all lived in roxborough and i heard it's also a convenient location

Yah its such a great area....during my interview process I was debating between Temple, Columbia and Tufts....I was pretty much set on Temple, but then when I returned to check out Roxborough, I loved it and was sold right away. What more could you ask for? Its safe, peaceful, surrounded by forest, supermarkets are everywhere, 10 mins from the school and best of all, Main St. on Manayunk is only 5 mins away. Main St. is like a street full of nice trendy cafes and bars and the place to be on weekends. Although its expensive. $5 for a beer!! Gimme a break!

Ive been frequenting dives lately where a beer is only gonna cost me $2.50...however, this plan is gonna fail soon due to lack of a female population to harass 😎

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Yeah, I know your area! I think my cousin had his wedding reception at the Old Mill - does that sound right?! It's like kinda in a ravine, and real pretty. I actually never went to scarlem, but i had heard it's really not that bad - some parts of scarboro are actually nice.

Yep...The Old Mill is a big place for weddings and you can probably tell cause its so beautiful!!

Yep, so thats where I grew up! Got some pretty good memories there! Its a pretty high class area....a lot of CEO's, presidents and hockey players live around there.

 

[mccarth2]

Apparently a lot of you didn't like what I had to say about the area around Temple. I was just giving my opinion from a female prospective. When I went there, I didn't feel safe, and yes I was staying next to china town which is in a nicer area of town. I guess it has to do what kind of environment you are used to. The only way to really know is to visit Temple and decide for yourself. As far as cost, you can find rates at aparments.com, and a lot of apartments that offer parking charge an extra fee. Sorry if I offended anyone.

 

[Bullfan16]

You didnt offend anyone...but realize that your audience probably doesnt care that the sun sets in Philly a little bit later than it does in FL. I found your info to be worthless....thats pretty much it. Thanks for your opinion. Oh and if you think that winter in states other than CA, NV, and FL is nice...consult weather.com.