Very convenient to the law school, but state of the housing is questionable. Smoke alarm is triggered during oven use, while sauteeing, while boiling, and during hot showers. No hood/fan over stove. Windows don't fully shut. Only light in bedrooms is a lamp (cieling lighting removed/plugged). Hole in bedroom wall. Limited storage space. Heating/air conditioning very finicky, only has controls in one bedroom.

My randomly assigned roommate is not a law student, and is wonderful. RA is also wonderful.

It was built in the 70s and nothing has been improved since. It's old and shabby and pretty unpleasant.

Does the job. No complaints.

Convenient location and relatively inexpensive. It did take a long time for maintenance requests to be fulfilled at the beginning of the semester (and my roommate and I had a lot of them).

Sansom is great for its convenience. It also is very secure which is handy for late nights at the library. It is very outdated in its furnishings and for the two bedroom layout there is no additional living space only a small kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom so it is not a good place for someone who wants to have guests or have a very "homey" feel. Maintenance is not always the best in fixing issues in a timely manner which has been frustrating. Overall, a handy place to start for 1L with proximity to the law school but not ideal for having a social life, nice amenities, or feeling like you have an actual break from the campus environment.

Constant repairs (read shut down of hot water, etc).

Heat was not turned on early, and doesn't work very well. Furnished apt but sparsely so.

Windows don't open by much. Very problematic when trying to get smells or smoke out.

I decided to go for Samson when they offered a promotion to waive rent in January for first-timer renters applying for studios by the end of June.

When I first moved in, the staff hadn't finished cleaning the building in preparation for the school year (most students start classes about 1-2 weeks later), I saw a few roaches during that first week or two, but I haven't seen any in the months since and I have never seen a mouse or anything larger.

The main advantages of staying in Samson are that it is
(1) convenient: 10-15min walk to JMEC, right next to Barnes and Noble, on same block as Septa trolly stop and a 24hr WaWa, close to Pottruck center
(2) very social: weekly free Sunday breakfast, pool table in lobby, frequent RA run events, option to join a kitchen co-op for an added $50/semester (Can hang out with co-op mates in the shared space, have dinner together often, etc.) - I've met a mix of mostly master's students, some PhD students and some med students.
(3) a good deal with the promotion included: Averages $850/month with all utilities included
(4) safe: it's a dorm so it has 24hr guard, card access, the usual - just feels nice if you're strolling in super late

Excellent location

This place is convenient. It is five minutes from my bedroom to my class room. Units are fully furnished and utilities and internet are included. It might still be slightly over priced and you have to be persistent to get the building to fix anything.

Pros: 4 minutes from Campus, Wawa, CVS, Subway
Cons: not downtown