community college of philadelphia (Washington: apartments, renting, condo)

[Sarahz27]

okay so i want to attend ccp in the spring semester of this year and was wondering what apartments were best for off campus housing because im a newyorker and would need to find housing


When are you moving? January spring 2012
Where are you coming from? ny
Why are you moving? to go to school in philly
Where will you be working? part time job somewhere
Have you been here yet? no

Will you buy or rent? rent
If buying, are you looking for a house or a condo? How much can you spend?
If renting, are you looking for an apartment, a townhouse or loft? How much can you spend? anything near college students i can spend up to 800
Do you prefer hi-rise or walk up? walk up

Are you married or single? Do you have children? no married no children
Do you prefer public or private schools? doesnt matter
Do you have pets? no
Do you want or need a yard? no
Are you keeping a car? no
Do you prefer bustling activity or calm and quiet? busy activity

What do you want to be closest to? colleges
Work finding part time job
Shopping yes
Basic services (supermarket, drugstore, etc.)
Nightlife- VERY IMPORTANT! im 19
Train or subway stations doesnt matter

Do you want to live with people of a similar age, race, religion or sexual preference or do you prefer a diverse neighborhood?
yes around the young 20s age

Coke or Pepsi? coke!!

[skydivers-in-reverse]

The determining factor for you would be price and how proximal(walking distance, I mean, public transportation is pretty decent all over).

When I think of "young neighborhoods" or areas with a lot of nightlife I think of:

Fishtown/Northern Liberties
Rittenhouse
The Gayborhood
Olde City
East Passyunk and other areas of South Philly that I should be more familiar with but I'm not
University City

Edit :

ccp is located in the Spring Garden neighborhood, which is nice, and pretty bustling during the day, it doesn't have many nightlife options going for it, though.

[Tangled Threads]

If you're planning on attending, check out the residency requirements that will affect your tuition. Community College of Philadelphia - Admissions Information

[Hillrunner]

CCP is horrible. I hope you did your homework.

[Sarahz27]

i feel like every cc is not that good but i was wondering if its easy to get access to good night life so i can meet more friends at 4 years

[FindingZen]

Once you would get on the Broad Street Subway and head south, you'd pass through or near the neighborhoods that were suggested earlier. You'll have no problem finding access to nightlife. At $800, you may find yourself in a studio/small 1BR or sharing with fellow college-aged people.

Note that realtors will call "The Gayborhood" its official name of Washington Square West. While it's still the epicenter of related nightlife, culture and services, you're just as likely to bump into a straight resident/patron of the neighborhood these days.

[Sarahz27]

thank you so much!