I stayed with Kathryn from early January to late May — a very long stay — for a semester abroad in the US. I’d never been away from home before so I had my fair share of concerns about independent living. Kathryn’s hospitality, kindness, and welcomed advice helped me both adjust to a life on the other side of the planet and learn valuable and practical skills. Her house is EXTREMELY clean and in a good area. Her house rules are fair and immensely helpful in maintaining this cleanliness. To put it another way, I’d have the same rules in my own home. I highly recommend Kathryn’s place and would return if I ever went back to Philadelphia!