Temple University Top Questions

Temple University students were imaginative, out-spoken, and fearless.

I support pretty much support all different types of organizations on campus. We include all types of diverse people at my university. I attend different events/ meetings for organizations that are not of my interest. Students dress casually to class for the most part and different types of students most certainly interact. Most of the students are from the Pennsylvania area. Students who are from the middle class typically attend the university. Students are politically aware and are not really concerned with how much money they will make in the future.

A diverse group of individuals who are eager and willing to learn to create a better, brighter tomorrow.

The majority of my classmates have been very friendly and eager to share notes as well as work together on class projects.

No matter who you are you will some place to fit in at Temple. There is every club you can think of, many mutlicultural organizations, and a very open attitude towards diversity. People here are from what I've seen mostly liberal, and focused on living well-to-do middle class lives. My experience is a bit different because I'm a theater major however, and the school of business may have many different opinions. Students are from all over the place. There are a lot of PA kids, and New Jersey, but I've seen a lot of Connecticut, California, Florida, Rhode Island, and international. You name it, we got it.

When they say Temple is diverse they mean it. I work in student organizations as the Queer Student Union president, an LGBT advocacy group. Just in my organization alone we have members of all types of backgrounds. We've even collaborated with different groups such as the progressive NAACP, the Insomnia Theater Group, the College Democrats, and the Students for Justice in Palestine. Every different group, culture, or interest has a place at Temple. A huge majority of students are accepting or at the very least tolerant of minority groups such as the LGBT groups on campus. Many people interact regardless of backgrounds.

No student would feel out of place at Temple. I would say with 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} conviction that there is an organization for every type of student at Temple. There are African-American Greek organizations, multicultural Greek organizations, and Asian Greek organizations. There are many religious organizations as well as clubs for different career paths such as film, medicine, and art. Temple is very diverse and have people from different cultures and backgrounds. The majority of the population is middle class and are people who have large ambitions and want to succeed in life. Most students are from Pennsylvania, but there are also a large number of students from New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. Temple has students that come from all 50 states. The only thing every Temple student has in common is their love for the sun. When it is warm outside, every students is searching for a spot on the grass to study or catch up with friends. Temple students are active in the community. We celebrated the World Series victory of the Phillies, as well as the election victory of Barack Obama. We also took part in the Occupy Wall Street movement. We cater to every possible interest a Temple student could have.

Temple has all different student groups that involve racial, religious, LGBT, and political issues. These different groups may have different opinions on certain issues but there has never been a problem that has risen due to this. Many students wear comfy clothes to class specially freshman. Girls wear North Face jackets, uggs, and leggings. Guys wear moccasins or sneakers, gym shorts, and plain tshirts. Due to the various student organizations you have meet a lot of people who you might not meet or interact with on a normal day to day basis. I know in our student organization Students for Environmental Action we have students from all different majors within the club who just enjoy the environment. If you came to our dining hall there would be four major types: athletes, hipsters/artsy kids/hippies, more studious/shy students, and misc. Most of our students are from the tri state region: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. Many of the students attend Temple because it has a lower tuition rate than most schools so students come from lower middle class families. There are signs that Temple students are politically aware and are active. When Occupy Philadelphia was happening at city hall several students had walk outs to city hall and held lectures about the issues. Also the political student organizations usually bring guest speakers to campus.

The student body is very diverse. There are students of many different races and backgrounds, and there is a strong liberal presence. No students would feel out of place if they are willing to meet new people; Temple University caters to all interests.

Diverse. They are from all over the place.