Summer Fun in Philadelphia: Last-Ditch Bucket List
A student guide to making the most of a Philadelphia summer before the term begins.
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Catch up on past articles, archives, and student-written stories you may have overlooked from the Drexel Publishing Group blog.
Curated highlights
A few past pieces worth a second look.
Email Overload: Is Less More?
A reflection on inbox habits, notifications, and finding focus in a connected semester.
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The Voices of Writers
An early DPG feature capturing the perspectives of student writers in the program.
Read the story →From the archive
Browse the dates and titles of pieces that shaped the blog.
- Apr 2019 Third annual DPG Photography Contest announced; winning photo to appear on the cover of ‘The 33rd’
- Aug 18, 2015 Summer Fun in Philadelphia: Last-Ditch Bucket List
- Aug 14, 2015 Email Overload: Is Less More?
- Nov 22, 2011 The Voices of Writers
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Browse FeaturesCampus life moves fast, and sometimes the best stories slip through the cracks between semesters. The Drexel Publishing Group blog has long served as a quiet archive of student voices, capturing moments that define the undergraduate experience in Philadelphia. From reflections on summer bucket lists to meditations on digital overload, these pieces offer a glimpse into what it means to navigate classes, friendships, and city life all at once. Whether you are a new student or a returning one, revisiting these older posts can feel like finding a familiar corner of campus you had forgotten about, a reminder that every term leaves behind something worth remembering.
Philadelphia itself becomes a character in many of these student narratives. The neighborhoods stretching north and south of Drexel's campus offer a backdrop of music scenes, local hangouts, and cultural contrasts that shape how students understand the city beyond the classroom. Writers from the blog have explored everything from the difficulty of balancing academic pressure with social life to the small moments of pride found in discovering a new street or gathering with friends. These stories are not just assignments; they are honest attempts to document what it feels like to be young, curious, and figuring things out in a city divided yet full of character.
The writing life extends beyond campus borders, reaching into Philadelphia's broader literary and creative communities. Bloggers and contributors from everywhere bring their own perspectives, turning a simple university publication into a crossroads of voices. Past features have highlighted the experiences of musicians, drag performers, and everyday students who stumbled into writing as a way to process the world around them. These pieces remind readers that storytelling does not require a byline or a publication credit, just the willingness to share something real. In a digital age of constant notifications, taking time to read and reflect remains a quiet act of connection.