<p>What are the neighborhoods like around these two universities, I have heard that there are some pretty bad parts in Queens and Philly and I was just wondering if they are in a bad area.</p>
<p>As far as SJU goes, technically St. John’s is in Jamaica, queens, which is known to be a pretty “rough” part of queens (I’m from queens btw, have been to SJU a lot). However, the SJU campus is really on the outskirts of jamaica and is largely located on a pleasant part of union turnpike, and is pretty safe overall. I have walked around the area late at night several times and have been fine. I wouldn’t worry about it. Can’t comment on philly.</p>
<p>U Sciences is in West Philly not too far from the Penn Campus. The area is reasonably safe. I’d suggest a visit so you can check it out yourself.</p>