Welcome to CollegeTown!

This is a place for college students from Philadelphia and local areas to connect! If you're from Arcadia University, Antonelli Institute Art & Photography, Chestnut Hill College, Manor College, Montgomery County Community College, Penn State Abington, or Temple Ambler, your school is here! If you are not, what are you waiting for? Get your school involved with us!!

Top Places To Eat In Chestnut Hill



























                                               As hard as it is to choose just a "few" great places to eat in Chestnut Hill, here are a couple that are guaranteed to have great, food, a great atmosphere and great price for College kids! 


Address:
8501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia 19118
Hours: Tue.-Wed. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu.-Fri. (7 a.m.-9 p.m. (serving dinner 6 p.m.-9 p.m.) Sat. 8 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. 10 1.m.-3 p.m.

Description: A spectacular former greenhouse is fast becoming Chestnut Hill’s most remarkable and popular dining venue, hosting a bakery selling tasty treats Tuesday through Sunday as well as a sun-filled restaurant serving breakfast and lunch every day but Monday, Thursday and Friday dinners and Sunday brunch.





Address
: 8229 Germantown Avenue
Hours: Thurs. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Description: Tucked behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel is one of Chestnut Hill’s best-kept secrets, a delightful variety of nearly 20 vendors of local and international food and treats to eat inside or out or take home.

The First Year: How To Make A Successful Transition from High School to College




      The first year of college, usually filled with drive and excitement, can quickly turn to shock and awe when a student realizes the commitment that is college life. What most of us don’t know is—making a smooth transition from high school to college can be critical to first year success. Even though there is always time to catch up and make the best of your years in school, preparing for challenges in your first year will make the entire college experience easier. Start by taking some advice from the fore most important aspects of college life.
      High School vs College Academics
                    College academia is—learning to take control of your success by being responsible for yourself and your time. Try to create a schedule for yourself to manage your time wisely and balance yourself between classes that require a lot of work (or reading/writing intensives) and classes that require little work (while you still have that option as a freshman!). And we all hate textbooks, but you’d be surprised how much you