<p>physics is a decent program. drexel is a very research oriented school so you’ll find endless opportunities to work in labs with professors, and you can get paid for doing work with them as a part time job especially if you have a work study grant. i remember i’ve always wanted to work in the ultra-low temperature lab after i saw a lecture on it one day. sometimes i borrow liquid nitrogen to play with from the physics/chem labs when i’m bored.
click here and look around: [Drexel</a> University: Department of Physics: Home](<a href=“http://einstein.drexel.edu/]Drexel”>http://einstein.drexel.edu/)
i know physics undergrad students also have their own private lounge in the physics building, you get a key to it. A drexel physics undergrad student was also just recently named a gates-cambridge scholar which is one of the most prestigious scholarships/fellowships in the world.</p>
<p>I also think drexel’s specialized astrophysics minor is pretty cool, check out: [Minor</a> in Astrophysics](<a href=“http://www.drexel.edu/catalog/minors/astrophys.htm]Minor”>Drexel University < Drexel University Catalog), but they have other branches of physics for whatever entices you. (by the way, many people don’t know drexel has the most powerful telescope in philadelphia on the roof of their main building that is used for this)</p>
<p>feel free to message me and i’ll give you some drexel physics students contact information to contact and ask further questions</p>
<p>Hey zack I’m also from jersey (linden) and am going to Drexel with the NROTC scholarship (Marine Corps). LCDR McNiven sold me to Drexel. But that’s not what my question is about.</p>
<p>My question is how difficult is it for a freshman (or any student) to have a car? I know freshmen are allowed to have cars but how difficult is it to have parking or any other related problems?</p>
<p>Joe, congratulations on your NROTC scholarship. Make sure to be in tip top shape for Orientation Week since you’ll want to make a good impression and start the year off right. I’m surprised the issue of parking hasn’t come up sooner in this thread. I’m actually from northern NJ as well as Linden and before I go on I’m wondering why you are thinking of bringing your car on campus. I have a car but left it home all freshmen year and I was fine. NJ Transit connects to SEPTA and rolls right into 30th street station, a block away from drexel which can’t be more convenient, especially since you live right off the northeast corridor line. If you’re at drexel and really do need a car, you can use phillycarshare, but most likely you’d be able to find public transportation to wherever you go.</p>
<p>However, if you are still set on wanting to bring a car down to campus, you can. When I was a freshmen I thought as a city college, it would be impossible to have a car down here, but I have my car here currently. North of campus along the residences, there is free parking on the street with no meters. Of course this is probably not the safest place to park though, since its always possible for your car to be broken into/vandalized/stolen/etc. I don’t have a new hyped up car though without a fancy gps and in the 2 years i’ve been parking my car on the streets its been fine. You also have to make sure that they don’t put up a temporary no parking restriction if your car is parked for a long period of time, which they do quite often because of construction, or an activity in the street, because your car will be heavily ticketed and towed. Speaking of tickets, the Philadelphia Parking Authorities garage is on drexels campus. You WILL get a hefty parking violation on your car the minute you are over the meter, or illegally parked, or in certain circumstances, get a violation even though you’ve done nothing illegally. (that’s everyone’s warning)</p>
<p>Drexel does however have numerous parking spaces and a giant parking garage. The 2008-2009 rate is $372 a term. (see: [::</a> Drexel Parking Services ::](<a href=“http://www.drexel.edu/parking/parkingpermits.html]::”>http://www.drexel.edu/parking/parkingpermits.html)) So since freshman year is three quarters, you’ll be looking at a little over $1000 to secure a spot in the parking garage, which definitely has other advantages such as when its snowy your car won’t get snowed in or risk someone dinging your car when they parallel park. When I came to Drexel there was a parking lottery just to get a spot in the parking garage, however due to Drexel’s campus wide construction projects, they have built a huge addition to the parking garage and have additional parking spaces so you can buy a parking permit even as a freshman. I certainly hope this helps and feel free to ask any other questions about drexel or ROTC</p>
<p>I am considering applying to Drexel as a safety next year; my question is, does Drexel provide substantial FA for internationals? If it does… what makes Drexel so special that I should apply? (Sorry if that came off as arrogant, lol).</p>
<p>Thanks Zack, a lot of good info.
I was jsut wondering how it would be like if I bring my car, and it seems like a good deal.
The train station couldn’t be any more convienient though… Anyway thanks for the info</p>
<p>Python, no idea on the exact Financial Aid for international students, better off contacting the college financial aid office to ask. I do know that you are eligible for the same scholarships as someone in the United States. The number #1 thing that makes drexel special, especially coming in as an international student is the co-op program. Hands down, its very hard for other colleges to replicate this experience and Drexel has one of the most solid co-op programs, if not THE most solid one in the United States. This means that you get to work for three paid six-month work experiences. I know plenty of international students that aren’t even allowed to get jobs outside of campus because of their VISA restrictions, but co-op really counts as part of your education, so you get to work a full-time job inside the United States legally. Other international students use the co-op to determine if they want to stay in the United States after college and work and stay inside the USA or go back to work in their country. Either way its an unbeatable experience.</p>
<p>Can you give me any info about the nursing program (BSN or BSN/MSN)? How does it compare to other college programs? How competitive is it to get accepted? What kind of credentials are they looking for??</p>
<p>Hey, what is a typical freshman work schedule like?? How much time do courses and prep really take, like 3 hours daily outside of class? I know it also depends on how much you want to work but I’m trying to get a rough estimate since my high school study habits are not the most stellar…
Thanks, this is a great thread.</p>
<p>Hey Zach - my son (a junior) is looking at Drexel’s Architectural Engr. program. I really like the school because of the internship requirements. We will be visiting the campus this summer when we are in Phily for a family get-together.</p>
<p>BUT…I am concerned because my son plays trumpet and LOVES being in the marching band. He really wants to continue that activity in college. You made a comment earlier about Drexel not having a football team, but having a basketball team.</p>
<p>Can you tell me what sort of marching/pep band the school has?</p>
<p>I have until May 1st to commit and I am stuck between Drexel, Rutgers, and NJIT for Biomedical Engineering on a pre-med track. </p>
<p>I am looking to minor in something, study abroad, looking at great research and co-op opportunities. Aside from knowing Drexel is known for co-op, could you compare the three schools please!</p>
<p>hi dancertda, unfortunately, i really don’t know the first thing about nursing so I am a bad person to speak to about how the actual program compares to other schools. I definitely don’t know the credentials they are looking for, I’m sure getting your EMT would look good though and help you out through college and with your career so you may want to consider getting that and volunteering at a hospital or ambulance corps. Nursing classes are all done in center city campus where Drexel’s hospital is. Personally I think that’s really cool but it is about a 15 minute walk from campus (or there are free shuttles that will take you there in a few minutes that leave from all corners of drexel’s center city campus). If you do come visit drexel I’d highly advise looking at both campuses. The other thing about the nursing program at Drexel which makes it so unique is the co-op program. There really is very little schools out there that can replicate the same type of hands on experience that a nurse gets during co-op to prepare them for after college. If you have worked in three hospitals for 6 months with a 5 year co-op, you almost certainly have a huge up on many other nursing grads looking for that perfect job. I can definitely connect you with a current nursing student here at Drexel, I have many friends that are, so feel free to message me and I’ll give you their info. good luck!</p>
<p>Ren, its very hard to answer that question. My guess is that freshman year won’t be that bad for you at all. Studying habbits are definitely hard to get used to… freshman year I never once went to the library to study, now I do it all the time and get much better grades. There will always be so many resources around you to help you out, from free tutors, to professors, the student resource center, study groups and everything. There may be weeks you have where you have no work at all and weeks you have around midterm or finals (especially for liberal arts) where you have a couple papers/projects due and are working late into the night. Generally speaking though, I think its probably just about what you think of. People don’t realize that in college, usually they end up with a lot more free time than high school since you don’t have class all the time. I hope this helps, and I’d love to connect you to a few current psychology majors who might be able to describe the workload a lot better, feel free to message me and I’ll give you their email addresses. by the way, the drexel psychology program is top notch!</p>
<p>Grcxx3,
Unfortunately, Drexel does not have a marching band. This is one of the drawbacks since we don’t have a football team. (who knows though if we’ll get one soon, the school has been expanding so rapidly and right now they are rennovating the armory to make it a huge basketball stadium). Drexel does however have a great Pep band that plays at events such as Drexel basketball games. I really highly encourage both of you to keep an open mind, not only about Drexel, but many other schools. If he really likes the arch engineering program (which is a fantastic program) and he absolutely loves the environment of Drexel and the co-op program, he might want to expand his horizons and think about other ways to pursue trumpet such as the pep band, or one of drexel’s other active performing arts ensembles. I took guitar lessons all throughout middle and high school and it seemed kind of weird to stop playing guitar, so I know what you mean. I auditioned for the guitar ensemble and got in and had a real good time and also spent a quarter playing for the rock ensemble. I got a scholarship for it although performing arts scholarships aren’t that much money, but its definitely an added perk. I’d recommend e-mailing the guy who’s the head of the pep band and meeting with him when you come to drexel or at the very least direct your questions to him. Keep in mind Drexel’s other ensembles, the concert band is also very very good. Hope this helps and good luck.</p>
<p>ParthPanch,
All three schools, rutgers, njit, and drexel are great schools and I am very familiar with all of them and have been to each campus many times. Personally, I’m not a big fan of NJIT, not talking about the school just the community around it, and the parties, the feel, etc. I have many friends that go there as well as my cousin though and they love it so it really depends on what you like. I knew I’d prefer being in a much larger city with a lot more females on campus. Rutgers (i assume you mean new brunswick campus) is also a totally different school, state college, and a great school, and even though I liked it I knew it wasn’t for me. It also seemed like just about everyone I knew went to Rutgers since I’m from NJ. You’ll have a great advantage when it comes down to Drexel because of its perfect location in Philadelphia. The co-op program is something that NJIT and Rutgers does not have, and especially if your biomedical engineering pre-med, you can co-op working at hospitals and get a feel for what type of medicine you’d like to go into, or do a lot of research. I have many friends that are biomedical engineering and love it and I’d be glad to get you in contact with them if you’d like (just shoot me a message). It will also be very easy to study abroad on the 5 year/3 co-op track and it will give you an extra year to study for your MCATs. Real work experience also looks great when applying to med-school. Drexel is also huge huge huge research school so if that’s your thing you’ll have plenty of opportunities. (for instance, check out this link: [Drexel</a> BIOMED: Research Portfolio](<a href=“http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/ResearchPort/]Drexel”>http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/ResearchPort/)) As far as minoring goes, I’m sure both Rutgers and Drexel equally have just as many things you can minor in, but my guess (i’m not 100% sure) is that NJIT is more limited to the things you can minor on the liberal arts side.
Hope this helps and feel free to ask me any other questions you have.</p>
<p>How does summer orientation work? Is it suppose to be just the student that goes or do the parents go too? Do most people get a hotel room since it’s two days long or do they travel back and forth (I live in Central NJ)?</p>
(Sorry if that came off as arrogant, lol).</p>