Ahh Drexel, my Alma Mater. Here are some random th...

Ahh Drexel, my Alma Mater. Here are some random thoughts:

* Expensive. For the tuition they charge, I felt I could have gotten an equivalent education elsewhere for a lot cheaper. I think the people in Upper Management are trying to make DU appealing to a lot of paying customers(i.e., students). Hey, they have to get the money somehow for all the new buildings they are building.
* Location is good, right in University City. Right next to Penn. You'll always find something to do, Public transportation makes it easy to navigate around. Lot of food trucks, and a nice food court at Penn and other nice resturants.
* Facilties are ok, at least when I went. I know they made improvements and built new buildings. Gym is nice. Computer system is ok, at least for Macs. Campus is not that big. Main buildings are Main Building(!), buildings around the Quad, Library, Gym, etc. The building where your classes are going to be held are pretty much centralized in the buildings I just mentioned.
* If you're trying to get accepted to Drexel, you have a good chance of getting in, even if you were average in High School. As I said before, they are trying to appeal themselves to a lot of paying customers(you, the student). Examples: The Online School, Medical School, ISchool, numerous commercials, Drexel in Sacramento. Yes, Drexel, the money making machine. I believe the accepatance rate is around 70%.
* Seems like there was a high turnover of students after my first year. Not sure about now. Many people cannot handle the 10 week terms at Drexel. There were people I never saw again after my first year.
* Apathetic administration - you will experience the "shaft"! If there is ever an error on your bill or records, you will experience a lot of red tape and attitude.
* Student body is diverse, and ethnic groups tend to stick together. Frats seem to be popular(most located in Powelton Village). There was some racial tension when I went there.
* Cafteria food is so-so. Better food at the Food Trucks, to be honest.
* Finally, Co-op is one of the best things about Drexel and some people would say the only good thing about going to Drexel. I don't know about that, but treasure those co-ops and choose the right one. They will help you immensely in the future.

All in all, a good undergraduate experience. I cannot give Drexel a low score. I am proud to be a Dragon. Would I do it all over again? Hmmm..........Make sure you do your research first.