Table of Contents - Welcome Message - Alumni Organizations + Resources - Apartment Hunting Tools - Major Neighborhoods - Must Eat/Drink Places - Fitness + Outdoor Activities - Things to Do - Helpful Apps - General Tips & Tricks Welcome

Dear New Graduate & Generation Orange Alum,

WELCOME TO & GENERATION ORANGE! What is Generation Orange, you ask? It is a cohort of Syracuse University alumni that have graduated in the past 10 years who are laying their roots as young leaders and professionals. I’m sure you’re excited but also a little nervous as you embark on this next chapter of your life. Well have no fear, because we have put together this nifty little guide for you with some tips, tricks, and advice to help you get your feet on your ground as you transition to life in Philly. No clue how to start the apartment hunt? We’ve got you covered! Feel like going on an adventure? No problem! Need a new Instagram foodie picture? We have plenty of suggestions! So, take a moment and skim through the content to follow. We’re sure you’ll find something worth your while. :) Best of luck on your endeavors and as always, GO ORANGE! - The Generation Orange Leadership Council & Syracuse University Alumni Association Alumni Organizations + Resources

● The Syracuse University Alumni Club of Philadelphia ○ Connect on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Apartment Hunting Tools Resources to Find Apartments

● Apartmentguide.com ● Zillow ● Rentalbeast.com ● Padmapper.com ● Trulia.com

Things You’ll Need Before You Go Apartment Hunting

● Proof of Income — Options to satisfy this requirement is a Letter of Employment if you just acquired the role, or pay stubs covering about two months of income. ● Copy of your photo ID. ● Bring a blank check or your checkbook. You’ll be surprised at how quickly some apartments come off the market, so if you find something you fall in love with, you’ll be ready to make it yours. ● Know your credit score. This affects if you will need a guarantor on your lease. ● Read up on your basic tenant rights in Philadelphia.

Common Things to Know When Looking for An Apartment

● Buy renter’s insurance. ● Under law, landlords may charge up to two months' rent for the security deposit for the first year of renting and, one month's rent after all subsequent years of renting. The money should be returned to you when you end your lease.

Major Neighborhoods

● South Philly ● Northern Liberties ● Washington Square West ● Fishtown ● Chestnut Hill ● Art Museum ● East Falls ● ● Manayunk ● University City ● Bella Vista ● Queens Village ● East Passyunk ● Center City/Downtown ● Old City ● Logan Square

Must Eat/Drink Places Brunch Sweet Tooth

● Cafe Lift ● The Franklin Fountain ● Bud & Marilyn’s ● Federal Donuts ● Cafe La Maude ● Bassett’s Ice Cream ● Famous 4th Street Delicatessen ● Gran Caffe L'Aquila ● Green Eggs Cafe ● Insomnia Cookies ● Harper’s Garden ● Termini Brother’s Bakery ● Honey’s Sit N’ Eat ● Max Brenner’s ● Sabrina’s Cafe ● The Sweet Life Bakeshop ● Ants Pants Cafe ● Happily Ever After ● Bloomsday ● Arctic Scoop ● Askum’s Coffee

Lunch/Dinner ● La Columbe Bluestone Lane El Vez ● ● Black N Brew Barbuzzo ● ● Elixr Coffee Roasters Jamonera ● ● Good Karma Cafe Fette Sau ● ● Greenstreet Roasters Talula’s Garden ● ● Green Line Cafe Double Knot ● ● Old City Coffee Sampan ● ● Herman’s Cafe The Love ● ● Square One Coffee Vedge (Vegetarian) ● ● Rival Bros. Vetri Cucina ● ● Kanella Grill ● For A Drink or Two ● Amma’s South Indian Cuisine ● Parc ● Yard’s Brewing Co. ● Stock Rittenhouse ● Graffiti Bar ● Abyssinia ● Porta ● Zahav ● Johnny Brenda’s ● Kalaya Thai Kitchen ● Frankford Hall ● Angelo's Pizzeria South Philly ● Garage ● Pat’s or Geno’s Cheesesteaks ● Standard Tap ● Fiume ● Ranstead Room ● Good Dog Bar ● Independence Beer Garden (summer) ● The International ● Charlie Was A Sinner ● Philadelphia Distilling ● Hop Sing Laundromat

Syracuse Affiliated Bars

● The Post Field House ●

Fitness + Outdoor Activities Gyms Studios ● City Fitness ● Fit Academy ● Yoga Habit ● Ripped PHL ● Ploome Pilates ● Unite Fitness ● CorePower Yoga ● Barry’s Bootcamp ● Yoga Hive Philly ● Flywheel Sports ● Philly Power Yoga & Thrive Pilates ● SoulCycle ● Three Queens Yoga ● EverybodyFights ● Maha Yoga ● Revel Ride ● Hotbox Yoga ● Philly Phitness ● Grace & Glory Yoga

Beaches

● Jersey Shore - Avalon, Cape May, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, Wildwood, etc. ● Delaware Beaches - Rehoboth, Dewey, Lewes, Bethany, etc.

Parks/Gardens

● Valley Forge National Historical Park ● Trail ● Longwood Gardens ● Philadelphia Magic Gardens ● Morris Arboretum ● Spruce Street Harbor Park - Beer garden, patio games, and food truck park in the summer

Hikes

● Valley Forge Park Trails ● ● John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge ● Ridley Creek State Park

Things to Do Big Events

● Made in America - Large music festival created by Jay-Z, hosted around every Labor Day Weekend ● Mummer’s Parade - Major New Year’s Day parade ● Thanksgiving Day Parade ● Winter at (City Hall area) - Ice skating, winter village shops, beer garden/food tents ● Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest & Summerfest - Also ice skating (bigger rink) and beer garden/food tents, summer festival offers roller rink & Ferris wheel ● Philly Auto Show - Big car show in February at the Convention Center ● Philadelphia Flower Show - Largest and oldest indoor flower show around March ● Philly Craft Beer Festival - In March at the Navy Yard (South Philly, near the river!) ● Penn Relays - Largest & oldest high school and collegiate track meet at UPenn ● Broad Street Run - Huge 10-mile race down Philly’s main road every May! ● PECO Multicultural Festival @ Penn’s Landing - A series of free festivals featuring many diverse cultures ● Manyunk Arts Festival - Late June every year ● Wawa Welcome America - 4th of July festival on Ben Franklin Parkway ● Philadelphia Marathon - Weekend-long running festival, typically right before Thanksgiving ● Center City Restaurant Week - Discounted deals at top restaurants, dates released seasonally

Cultural Institutions

● The ● ● Congress Hall ● Franklin Square ● National Museum of American Jewish History ● The African American Museum in Philadelphia ● National Constitution Center ● National Liberty Museumj ● Museum of American Revolution ● The ● Philadelphia Museum of Art ● Independence Seaport Museum ● The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University ● ● Penn Museum ● Mütter Museum

Places to Visit/Venues

● Reading Terminal Market ● Eastern State Penitentiary ● Philadelphia Zoo ● BB&T Pavilion - Large outdoor concert venue known for lawn seats and summer shows ● Wells Fargo Center – Home to concerts, events, Flyers (hockey), Sixers (basketball) games ● Lincoln Financial Field - Home turf of the Eagles (football) ● Citizens Bank Park - Home field of the Phillies (baseball)

Helpful Apps Entertainment & Activity Food Transit/Navigation

● Visit Philly ● Philly Eater ● Septa Regional Rail

General Tips & Tricks

● Keep your student ID with you. You never know when you can pull it out for a sweet discount - particularly at museums and other cultural institutions. ● Always check for a “first time user” discount code. This particularly applies to things like new apps that you download (ride sharing, food ordering, etc.). ● If you’re looking for slightly used and inexpensive furniture, use Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. You’ll find some gems on there that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. You can also keep an eye out in your neighborhood because people are always moving and often times leave some great items on the sidewalk. ● If you use public transit frequently, look into getting a Septa Key card for the Subway/Bus system. The subway system has 2 major lines - one that runs N&S (Broad Street Line [orange]) and E&W (Market Frankford Line [blue]) Lyft and Uber are also very popular for getting around.