I am an international student who recently committed to Bryn Mawr’s class of 2021. Several factors such as the small size, excellent exposure in STEM subjects, tri-co relationships etc. did play a role in influencing my decision. However, because I have yet to see the campus, will any kind soul (ASKING ALL CURRENT STUDENTS) tell me how far the main malls/stationery stores/ book stores/grocery shops are? Also, how close is the campus to the city? Any advice pertaining to the dating scene (for straight women) will be appreciated as well!
The shops are a short walk away, in the town of Bryn Mawr, maybe a 10 minute walk, on pretty tree-lined streets. Bryn Mawr is located on the “Main Line” which is about 8-10 towns each about a mile or so from each other, from the west side of Philadelphia out to Paoli, all connected by “Main Line” rail line. So the town of Haverford (and Haverford College) is 1 mile away from Bryn Mawr, the town of Ardmore is about 2 miles away etc.
Bryn Mawr to Philadelphia is about a 20 minute train ride, it is a commuter train, so very frequent trains during early morning and late afternoon and evening, and run more like every hour.
Oops, I didn’t finish the end of my post. When it is not commuter window, trains to and from Phily run more like every 30 min-60 min rather than every 10-20 min.
Thank you @Midwestmomofboys