Colleges in USA

The University of North Carolina is one of the best universities in the United States of America. UNCW alumni network includes more than 106,000 members all over the world. Additionally, the graduates work for leading companies such as Deloitte, Cisco, Amazon, Red Hat, Lenovo, PPD, etc. UNC Wilmington alumni network includes various famous personalities, entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, and more. Some of the famous personalities who are part of the University of North Carolina Wilmington are listed below:

• Skeet Ulrich
• John Calipari
• Anna Kooiman
• Scott Dawson
• Devontae Cacok
• Sydney Schneider
• Kai Toews
• Carl Willis
• Bill Saffo
• Brad Knighton
• Brett Blizzard
• Adam Smith
• Brian Rowsom
• Craig Callahan
• Cody Stanley

For Housing at Wharton, the students have many options:

·         On Campus: The Wharton provides On-campus housing options to all its students and the rooms are well air conditioned and amenities such as bathroom, beds, and close proximity to colleges and classes as these college houses are at the centre location of the University of Penn. These on-campus housing options can cost a first year student USD 12,640 (INR 10.6 L), and USD 16,580 (INR 13.9 L) a year for Upper classes such as MBA.

·         Off-Campus housing: The city of Philadelphia is filled with options of affordable stays near Wharton. If a student isn't able to pay for on campus housing as off-campus housing can be considered a bit costly by many. The students are suggested to join Facebook groups, talk to the current students by reaching them on linked in, or take help of real estate apps such as Zillow prior to their stay. Although the average rent per month near Wharton excluding utilities and food can cost a student USD 1,396 (INR 1.17 L), but the apartment can have rented in sharing as most of the Indians who are studying at Wharton choose this option.

There are other options available too such as off-campus services where the students are provided assistance in hunting for the right accommodation, temporary housing services, a reasonably priced short-term housing near the campus etc.

Wharton is a popular school among international students, although the living expense along with the high tuition fee can feel a little expensive. According to the Wharton's official site, an international student has to spend an amount of USD 33,804 (INR 28.5 L) for one year to pursue MBA at this B-School, from which a big chunk will go in paying rent. Eighty percent of the Wharton MBA students live near Rittenhouse Square, which is located in centre city. The Centre City is known for its best restaurants, shopping outlets, and nightlife.

The commute to the Wharton campus is a 25 minutes' walk, or 10 to 15 minutes through bike or public transportation. The students say on various platforms such as Quora, that they are able to enjoy the luxury high-rises with beautiful views of the park and brownstone homes. The average rent among the students who live in Rittenhouse Square for various kinds of apartments in mentioned below:

(USD 1 = INR 84.41)

Below mentioned are the buildings most Wharton MBA students live in Rittenhouse Square:

·         AQ Rittenhouse

·         2040 Market

·         1919 Market

·         The Dorchester

·         2400 Chestnut

·         2116 Chestnut

·         The Republic

·         Rittenhouse Claridge

·         Wanamaker House

·         1700 Chestnut

·         The Beacon

·         Locust on the Park

·         Aria

·         The Carlyle

·         The Sterling