Where We Are Where We Are One of America's oldest cities, Philadelphia is a thriving mix of ethnic neighborhoods, historic colonial streets and contemporary architecture. With close to one hundred institutions of higher learning, Philadelphia is a magnet for students from around the world. Philadelphians love good food and enjoy an eclectic restaurant scene that includes world cuisine from Belgian to Vietnamese. This city of diverse neighborhoods is surprisingly easy to navigate.
Public transportation makes the city and surrounding environs readily accessible.
Fairmount Park, one of the largest and most beautiful urban parks in the world, and the Schuylkill River offer opportunities for biking, hiking, rowing, and enjoying nature. Located midway between New York and Washington, D.C., Philadelphia is close to the New Jersey seashore, the Pocono mountains, and the lush Pennsylvania countryside. More maps and directions to campus.