Articles from the Campus Philly community
Read the latest articles written by Campus Philly Brand Ambassadors, a team comprised of college students and recent graduates with a passion for writing, a love for the Philadelphia region, and an interest in sharing their stories with our community.
Food Tales: Hidden Gems in Philly
Hadiyah Muhammad is a junior Journalism major at Temple University. Hadiyah is the Social Media Director for “We Need To Talk,” Temple’s all-female talk show, is a Staff Writer for…
Shop at these 10 Diversity-Owned Businesses in Philly
Hello, all! My name is Mya McKeown, and I am a junior at Temple University. I am studying Communications and love to write as a freelancer. I grew up right…
Three Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
Hi, my name is Gregory Cox! I’m a third-year student at Temple University, majoring in public relations and minoring in content creation. Aside from being a college student, I am…
How one Linkedin connection request helped land me my first full-time job
Haley Hnatuk is a 2020 Muhlenberg College Media & Communications and Film Studies graduate. She is currently working as a Content Marketing Coordinator at Fastmail and is the Assistant Producer of…
4 Philadelphia Hidden Gems You Have to Check Out
My name is Bridget McLaughlin and I am a graphic design student at Drexel University, getting ready to enter my junior year! In my free time I love to read,…
Campus Philly’s First-Gen Journal: Stories, Advice, and Resources from First-Generation Students
Being a first-generation student comes with new territory, experiences, challenges—and a unique story. We had the chance to chat with first-generation college students and recent grads, and learn more about…
Foodie Reviews: Three Spots You Need to Try this Fall
Photo Credit: @chrisjazzcafe Guest-written by Rushil Vishwanathan My name is Rushil Vishwanathan and I’m a rising senior at Temple University. I’m majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management and using my…
Thrifting Your Way Through Philly
Taleen Postian is an Armenian American writer from New York, and a current student at Villanova University. Her writing has fallen under the realms of scientific literature, journalism, poetry, and…
Transferring colleges? Here’s what you need to know, from the students who did it.
When I look at the beginning of my collegiate journey, I never thought I would be where I am today. I thought I would live on campus, become best friends…
A Southern Girl in a Brand-New World
Kaitlyn Dent is a native of Hattiesburg, MS. She recently graduated from Jackson State University with her Bachelor’s in Computer Science. Kaitlyn interned in Philadelphia with the Department of Defense…
First-Hand Account: Advice From a Fellow International Student to You!
Mariia Prikhodko is a recent international grad from Temple, where she double majored in Risk Management and Insurance and Management Information Systems. She moved to Philly from Thailand in 2019,…
On a Budget: Young Professionals in Philly
Hi! I’m Morgan, a Philadelphia native and a bachelor degree holding graduate trying to make my way in the city as a working professional. I graduated from Penn State Abington…
A Guide to the Best Study-Friendly Coffee Shops in Philadelphia!
Piper Loebach is a Junior at the University of the Arts studying Musical Theater and Directing, Playwriting, Production. Outside of school, Piper loves fitness, writing, traveling, skiing, and exploring Philadelphia!…
Campus Eats Guide: The Where, What, & Yum
Have you been that student who has no idea where to go off campus for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Is your family visiting you and looking for a nice brunch…
Your Philly Date-Night Guide
Amy Cunniff is a recent Temple graduate with a B.A. in Geography & Urban Studies and Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philadelphia’s hidden gems and traveling. Follow…
Philly Half-Day Guide: Explore Center City & Wissahickon Valley Park in Just a Few Hours
Hi, my name is Medha Gupta! I’m currently a third-year biology student at Drexel University on the pre-med track! In my free time, I like to rollerblade and play GeoGuessr….
How This Michigander Fell in Love with Philly
Alexa Hitchko is a rising junior at Albion College studying Business and Spanish. Alexa spent her spring semester with an off-campus program called The Philadelphia Center, giving her the opportunity…
5 Tips to Survive Graduate School While Working Full-Time During a Pandemic
Tiffany Wiedeman is currently an Associate Specialist at Merck in the Greater Philadelphia Area. She has received her Bachelor’s in Biology from Duquesne University and holds a Master’s in Health…
The 5 Best Reasons to Get Involved On Campus This Year
Diana Dopheide is a recent graduate from Penn State University. She holds a degree in Communications, and she hopes to pursue careers in Journalism and Public Relations. She is passionate…
LGBTQ+ Support Services and Resources in Philly
Cecelia Bushway is a senior Political Science and Humanities major, with minors in History and Peace and Justice at Villanova University. In her spare time on campus, she is happily…
Meet the Campus Philly Interns: Spring 2022 Edition
One might wonder what it’s like to work for one of the most popular organizations in the City of Brotherly Love—and on top of that, be a full-time college student….
The Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day To-Do List in Philly
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Hoey and I am currently a senior journalism student at Temple University. I love to write in my free time, whether it is for research…
5 Awesome Philly Events to Check Out This Spring
Hi, I’m Taylor Sheppard! I’m a sophomore Interior Design major at Drexel University, with a minor in Fine Arts. I’m very passionate about the visual and performing arts, and I…
A Small Food Guide Through a Big City
Kysha Brown is a recent college graduate from Arcadia University with a B.A in English and a minor in Pan African Studies. She enjoys photography and writing food reviews in…
Meals Under $20 That You Can Make In Your Dorm or Apartment
Angela DiMarco is a current finance & accounting senior at Saint Joseph’s University! She grew up right outside Philly in Kennett Square, PA, and loves living in the city. After…
How My First Internship Paved the Way for My Post-Grad Plans
Sammy Chmara is a senior at the University of Delaware, and it was not until her junior year that she realized which career field she was passionate about. Sammy gave…
A Summer of Blockchain: Finding My Way into the Business World
This is your sign to take a chance—it may lead to an unexpected, but totally amazing career! One of our Campus Philly Contributors was a double major, and neither of…
Social Distancing Struggles of the Philly College Student
It is not a stretch to say that everyone is missing life pre-pandemic, but Philly and its universities are, especially, a hub for all things social. One of our Campus…