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Irish Potato Candy

ELS Philadelphia 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Irish potato candy is a beloved, no-bake tradition that yields bite-sized treats designed to look exactly like miniature russet potatoes. Despite the name, these confections contain no actual potato and originated in Philadelphia, not Ireland. They are a seasonal staple typically enjoyed leading up to St. Patrick’s Day.   Stop by the ELS office at lunch time and we'll make […]

Free

SJU Baseball Trip

ELS Philadelphia 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Eric at the Hawk Hill campus and watch the SJU Baseball hopefully defeat the West Chester University baseball team! This is a free trip and you'll take the shuttle right after classes.

Shamrock Shakes

ELS Philadelphia 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Making your own Shamrock Shake is a fast, five-minute way to skip the drive-thru lines and enjoy this minty seasonal classic any time of year. While the McDonald's original is a beloved St. Patrick’s Day icon, homemade versions often boast a creamier texture and allow you to control the intensity of the mint and the shade […]

Time Mission

ELS Philadelphia 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Time Mission offers an immersive, high-energy alternative to traditional museum outings by transforming education into a "social gaming adventure". Located in Center City, this experience challenges students to work in teams of 2–5 to "save the future" by completing missions across more than 25 themed portals spanning the past, present, and future. This trip is […]

March Madness and Meatball Subs

ELS Philadelphia 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

March happens to be a big time for college basketball and also hosts National Meatball day on the 9th. Since both go together in March, we'll enjoy meatball subs AND create brackets for the tournaments. Not familiar with basketball? that's ok! Pick teams based off of things you like or ask our resident basketball expert […]