"I can't stand Drexel/ Philly! I'm so tired of it."
These are words that have been uttered by a few friends of mine over the years in a general distaste for Drexel or Philly for those of my friends who go to Penn or Temple. And it's something I can never understand.
I like the vibe of Philly and feel that there are endless (well close to anyway) possibilities to have fun and discover new things. I love just walking arounf town and discovering new aspects of Philly I wouldn't have found otherwise.
As for Drexel, except for a slight mix-up in financial aid, I do enjoy being a Dragon and I've had a great time while I've been here. So why the discrepancy in opinion of the same location?
Partly, I believe is because my friends who complain live so close to campus and have been in West Philly their entire time at school. They don't really get away to take a break from things in their surroundings they don't like. I, on the otherhand, live in Northeast Philly about 20 minutes away by train. To some this seems like a lifetime away and I am continuously told how far away it is (which I don't think it is). And I will admit that when I first started commuting from there I couldn't stand it and it seemed like such a restructuring of my life. However, now I am beginning to see it as a way of taking a little break from Drexel and University City. I can go home and relax and not necessarily run into anyone from that area or have to think about anything relating to Drexel.
So this is one aspect of commuting that is positive.
What do you think? What are your experiences?
Thursday, March 11, 2010
End of Senior Design this term!
Or should I say "Senior Assumptions".
It seems that my final project as a Drexel chemical engineering senior is all about guessing the right answer. Guessing the pressure in the absorber tower, guessing the temperature of the reactor effluent, guessing what I think my design advisor is actually going to look at in our report. Is this what the rest of my engineering career is going to be like?? For all I know I've created a groundbreaking process. When in reality I probably just wiped out half a city with my chemical plant conditions. Or maybe this is what responsibility is like. For once I can't find the answers in the back of the textbook or wikipedia. It's a little unsettling.
Nevertheless, I think senior design is the best thing I've experienced in my Drexel academic life. I love my group, and I love being able to start from scratch and call the shots in an assignment. For the first time, Ive been able to incorporate my co-op experiences into my homework.
It feels good.
So, in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day coming up, I think I'll write a limerick about senior design.
When I met my senior design adviser
I looked at him as much wiser
But when we showed him our design
And only the cost was on his mind
I realized all engineers are misers!
Lauren
It seems that my final project as a Drexel chemical engineering senior is all about guessing the right answer. Guessing the pressure in the absorber tower, guessing the temperature of the reactor effluent, guessing what I think my design advisor is actually going to look at in our report. Is this what the rest of my engineering career is going to be like?? For all I know I've created a groundbreaking process. When in reality I probably just wiped out half a city with my chemical plant conditions. Or maybe this is what responsibility is like. For once I can't find the answers in the back of the textbook or wikipedia. It's a little unsettling.
Nevertheless, I think senior design is the best thing I've experienced in my Drexel academic life. I love my group, and I love being able to start from scratch and call the shots in an assignment. For the first time, Ive been able to incorporate my co-op experiences into my homework.
It feels good.
So, in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day coming up, I think I'll write a limerick about senior design.
When I met my senior design adviser
I looked at him as much wiser
But when we showed him our design
And only the cost was on his mind
I realized all engineers are misers!
Lauren
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Philadelphia Bike Lanes Become Parking Spots
With spring finally arriving after a long, snowy winter in Philadelphia it was nice to get out and bike around the city. However I was disappointed to see this while I was biking down Spruce Street in Center City Philadelphia:
The recent construction of these new bike lanes is considered a huge victory for the city's numerous bikers. I was very happy to see the city install the new lanes, and it certainly eased my rides on the terribly crowded streets of Center City. I want to say this is just the result of drivers not used to seeing many bikers braving the icy streets, but I've seen this before the snowfall as well. I hope that Philadelphia's drivers will respect bike lanes as more cyclists hit the road as the weather improves.
Remember, you can report any problems to the Philadelphia Police Department. You can find more information on the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia's website. You can also support commuters here at Drexel by joining the Drexel Commuter Organization (DCOM). Don't get pushed off the road.
Justin
The recent construction of these new bike lanes is considered a huge victory for the city's numerous bikers. I was very happy to see the city install the new lanes, and it certainly eased my rides on the terribly crowded streets of Center City. I want to say this is just the result of drivers not used to seeing many bikers braving the icy streets, but I've seen this before the snowfall as well. I hope that Philadelphia's drivers will respect bike lanes as more cyclists hit the road as the weather improves.Remember, you can report any problems to the Philadelphia Police Department. You can find more information on the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia's website. You can also support commuters here at Drexel by joining the Drexel Commuter Organization (DCOM). Don't get pushed off the road.
Justin
Monday, March 8, 2010
Franklin Fountain
I traveled to Olde Ctiy's Franklin Fountain this past Saturday Evening and they put an Apple Pie in my Milkshake. Where else can you get that??
Your NEXT H.W. Assignment: Go to 116 Market Street. And buy whatever ice cream, float, or shake your little heart desires.
The Sweet Tooth,
Angela
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