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The weather is completely unpredictable in Philadelphia. One year, winter will last until May, and the next, summer doesn’t seem to go away. It’s very important to pack clothes for all four seasons. Make sure to bring a hat and scarf because the city wind is brutal in the winter. It’ll rain every day in the spring and half of the winter, so bring two umbrellas, as one will surely get destroyed in the wind. If you are going to buy an umbrella from either the Drexel or Penn bookstore, make sure to do so on a nice day. The minute it begins to rain, all of the umbrellas disappear. It is also important for city dwellers to remember not to stand or walk too close to the edge of the sidewalk in the rain, especially when waiting for a traffic light to change. If you do, you will get sprayed by a passing car, and you will not dry off for a very long time. Your clothes will also turn brown. This can be a very uncomfortable experience to say the least, particularly in the winter.

In the summer, sandals are a good bet. You’ll be too hot in socks and shoes in Philly’s heat. Resist the temptation to go barefoot, as the city streets and sidewalks are loaded with things just waiting to cut you.

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Strawberrieee

Philosophy '14

3.8

B+

Cold Winter

Winter is cold and very windy. It is really inconvenient, especially when you have co-op interviews during winter. Spring is almost rainy.

May 15, 2012

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flyers0812

Computer and Information Systems Security '15

3.5

B

Can Be Rough During the Winter Months

When we have major snow storms traveling around can be a hassle

Mar 15, 2012

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kfye47

Psychology '17

4.6

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Easy Breezy

The weather is great almost all year-round. You get a feel of winter when the time comes around but not too cold. Summer is just right where you can walk around the city, but aren't dying of a heat stroke.

Mar 07, 2012

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