Blue and Gold and Evergreen Tips for Drexel’s Incoming Graduate Students
If you’re looking for advice for adapting to your new life as a graduate student, you’ve come to the right place.
Below, you’ll find articles from years past sharing tips and resources to help new Dragons just starting out at Drexel University. Most of the content is still relevant and all the stories and links can help get you started on knowing where to look to find guidance.
Life at Drexel
Where to Use Your DragonCard On and Off Campus
That student ID you just got can do more than let you into Drexel buildings! You can use your DragonCard for retail discounts on and off campus, as well as reduced passes at Philly’s many cultural centers and institutions (you’ll get free admission with it at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University).
From Grad Students, For Incoming Grad Students: Advice for Starting at Drexel
Hear from 15 graduate students about what they wish they had known when they first came to Drexel, like connecting with peers and visiting places on and off campus.
Gradvice: Tips for Easing into Life as a Drexel Graduate Student
The faculty and professional staff who work closely with incoming graduate students shared tips about everything from LinkedIn to professional organizations to keeping up with academic work.
Old Traditions for Drexel's New Year
In addition to learning how to live at the University, there’s also so much to learn about the University! This article shares some of Drexel’s most beloved offerings to help you create, and complete, your own Drexel bucket list.
FYI: Drexel was founded way back in 1891, and it’s changed with the times over the years. You can learn some Drexel fun facts through these quizzes: “Drexel History 101: How Well Do You Know Drexel University?” and “Drexel History 102: How Well Do You Know Drexel University?”
Life in Philadelphia
Get to Know Your New Neighborhood
West Philadelphia is named for the part of the city west of the Schuylkill River, and it includes the University City neighborhood where Drexel is located. But this article shares what you can do there in real life, besides getting your bearings on a map.
Tips for Getting Settled in West Philadelphia
In this article, a West Philly native and an international student shared what life can be like here.
Living in Philadelphia
Okay, so this also isn’t a story, but it’s a very detailed list that gives you a Dragons-eye view of the city itself. Learn about everything from Philly’s history to its neighborhoods to finding a great place to eat.