“The Philadelphia Center allowed me to find a neighborhood that fit my personality. Living with roommates from three colleges gave me different perspectives and a sense of comfort away from home.”
Andrea Saldivar, Hope College
Spring 2004
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Medical Social Work Intern
Housing
Does The Philadelphia Center guarantee housing?
Yes. For the 16-week semester program, participants live independently with other students on the program in apartments or houses they choose during the first week of the semester. Our experienced staff carefully guides students through our unique housing process, during which living arrangements are investigated and chosen from an array of options in and around Center City Philadelphia. Every student is guaranteed a place to live. With our help, students learn how to communicate with property owners, understand what to look for in an apartment, and review and sign a lease. Our housing process allows each student to gain independent living skills and make the most out of their Philadelphia experience. Students attending our eight-week summer program are usually housed in a local university dorm. To learn more about our housing process please click here to watch our Introduction to The Philadelphia Center video.