Penn's Campus

One of the reasons why I chose to attend Penn rather than any other college is because of Penn's beautiful urban campus. I remember walking through the university on my first visit and looking around at all of the fascinating architecture and appealing structures located throughout campus. One of the most aesthetically pleasing structures of this university is located right in the center of everything, Locust Walk. Out of all of my college visits, the thing I remember most is wandering down Locust and just taking in all it has to offer. It was a crazy experience. I really didn't even feel like I was in the middle of Philadelphia anymore and the ambiance seemed so alive with old customs and spirit that I wouldn't have been surprised if Ben Franlkin himself walked out of one of the buildings. This is why I chose Locust Walk for the topic of this project. It had such an important impact on me when I was just getting a feel for each different university and it still remains a striking appearance even though I walk along it almost every day. Discovering this structure wasn't really a matter of discovering like many people use the term. Locust Walk is not difficult to find. I'm sure every one on campus knows where it is and where it leads. Though I believe it is important to discover its impact upon Penn and the students that go here. I think Locust Walk, lying in the heart of campus, really unifies all of Penn and brings the entire student body together. It is easy to see that it is the center of all student activity, whether it is used for socializing, handing out flyers, advertizing a product, or simply to get to class.