Blue and Gold and Evergreen Tips for Drexel’s Incoming Undergraduate Students
If you’re looking for advice for adapting to your new life as a college 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).
Advice for First-Year Undergraduate Students at Drexel
Faculty, professional staff and student leaders who are used to working with new Dragons shared what they wished they knew during their first year or what they see first-year students needing.
Back-to-school Tips for Your Best Term Yet
Professional staff members explained the various tips and resources offered at Drexel — from academic coaching to finding a good study spot.
Life at Drexel
Yes, this isn’t a story but it’s a very detailed and very long list of resources from the University about absolutely everything you can find out about life here. Where else could you learn about Drexel’s 300+ student organizations, health and well-being offerings, athletics, and all of the art and collections you can see for free on campus?
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.