Hill is a vibrant residential community with a special commitment to first-year students — a commitment shared by an energetic group of upperclass students who eagerly choose to live in Hill for its leadership opportunities. It is ideally located near major academic buildings, libraries, retail shops, and athletic fields. It also has its own dining facility. Hill is equipped with a fully-functional pottery studio and a comfortable library where students bring their laptops to work together. Upper East Lounge is a popular social space equipped with a grand piano for staging cultural and musical programs. The Underground is yet another social space for people to enjoy with a large screen TV and games. While in the Underground, students can visit the Hill Café for a late-night snack or coffee break or utilize the fully-equipped exercise room.
While Hill’s facilities are extensive, students are primarily drawn to its community atmosphere. The House architecture encourages smaller communities on each floor called suites. The “suite life” offers lively student interaction and friendly competition in athletics, games and the arts. There are a total of 17 suites, each with about 20-40 students and a Graduate Associate. GAs implement programming throughout the year covering diverse topics and interests. The Hill House staff takes seriously the special needs of both first and second-year students, and provides support and guidance appropriate to each class. Hill is proud to be a self-sufficient, student-run House. The Manager Board consists of upperclass students who are charged with overseeing the major operations and activities within the House. First-year students are also presented with many opportunities to take part in the dayto- day House operation and can have a significant influence in the House by taking on leadership roles in the House Council and various other committees. Likewise, student committees organize community service programs and excursions to New York City, Washington, D.C., and all the famous Philadelphia sites. Theater, orchestra, and ballet tickets are plentiful. Especially helpful are the Majors Dinners that allow students to explore a multitude of academic interests. Guest speakers, such as Governor Ed Rendell and prominent faculty, have dined with students in The Gallery, Hill's private dining room.
Five Unique Things About Hill
- Predominantly
freshman House that is largely run by students
- Unique
architecture (sweet suites) fosters close-knit community
- In-House
dining hall – no need to go out in the winter!
- Spacious
lounges on each suite with kitchens
- Hill
Field is our backyard
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Exploring
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a city with a rich history, full of culture, nightlife,
and educational
opportunities. In the Exploring Philadelphia program, residents learn
about the city they will call home for the next four years through
trips to
sporting events, restaurants, theatre, shopping destinations, and
historical
sites. Recent trips have included the Philly Fringe Festival and
the famous
Pat's Cheesesteaks. Residents can also take advantage of exposure
to local politics and service opportunities, learning the social
and political structures
of the city. Each year is different, as the focus of events is largely
driven by
program member interest.
[Comprises 7% of House population.]
Freshman Leadership at Penn
Members discover what it means to be a leader and contemplate whether
these definitions change as the world expands in the new millennium.
Through group activities, members have multiple opportunities
to
work with
and meet leaders and develop their own skills. Research includes
the examination
of different leadership styles as well as ethics and moral and
civic
responsibility.
[Comprises 7% of House population.]
Medical Care and Medical Challenge
Ideal for students interested in the many fields of health care,
this program
takes an interdisciplinary look into traditional and nontraditional
methods in
modern medicine; the business and ethics of health care in America
and the
world; bio-technology and health preservation. Students from all
four undergraduate
schools are welcome. Members interact with graduate, pre-health,
professional students, and faculty at Penn.
[Comprises 4% of House
population.]
Number
of Residents 508 (excludes RAs and GAs)
Number of Freshmen 464
Number of GAs 17
Room Types
Singles, doubles, traditional dormitory style with shared bathrooms
House Amenities
5 floors; in-House dining facility, the Gallery (private dining room); computer lab; music practice room; 3 pianos; large screen TV; Harnwell Lounge; Bache and Hottel Library; game room with ping-pong, foosball and pool tables; pottery studio; communal kitchens; ATM, student-run service center for equipment sign-out, postage stamps; extensive DVD collection; Upperclassmen lounge, Upper East Lounge, outdoor patios, Hill Café, exercise room
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