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.
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…
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…
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….
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…
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….
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 four first-generation college students and recent grads about their experience…
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…
Volunteering after College: The Best Learning (or Work) Experience I Never Knew I Needed
Diana Dopheide is a recent graduate from Penn State University. She holds a degree in Communications, and she hopes to pursue a career in journalism and public relations. Diana volunteered the…
The 3 Resumé-Building Lessons I Learned from Being a Camp Counselor
Abigail Kwak is a Class of 2020 graduate from Bryn Mawr College. She majored in English, with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in History of Art. During…
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…
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…
Phila-nthropy: a Glimpse into Philadelphia’s Non-Profit Community
Mitchell Schuman grew up outside of Pittsburgh, PA (Here We Go Steelers!), before moving east to attend Villanova University. After graduating from Villanova in 2018, he worked for a technology…
Celebrate the Holidays at These Philly Museums
Grace Sullivan is a freshman majoring in Film and Media Arts at Temple University. She attended the Alabama School of Fine Arts for high school, where she specialized in creative…