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I honestly did not expect the caliber of learning to be set this high here at Temple. I talk to my friends who go to various other colleges, and seem to be in "harder" majors than I am, yet I am ALWAYS doing homework. I have two majors, Theatre and Political Science, and I would feel stomped with homework even if I only had one. I have homework for my major classes and my Gen Ed classes. Even so, the Dean's List qualifications are set extremely high compared to other state schools in Pennsylvania. I feel like people do not realize the difficulty in academics here at Temple. Expect to participate in every class you're in, it usually is a big part of your grade. Students are competitive but are also supportive. Class sizes are good (usually 25 students to one professor), and they are usually available and helpful, but the course load is overbearing... even for an overachieving student. I have some professors that I have grown to like and have helped with more than my academic goals, but have provided comfort when I was unsure of if my major/attending Temple was/is right for me.

I am an English Major. My favorite classes were the Surveys of English Literature and American Literature because we learned so much more than literature. We studied the lives of the authors and the historical background. It made the stories we read and discussed much more interesting. Most of the students participated in class. Differing opinions were expressed and respected.

Woah woah woah. Academia can range from anything between hella easy to insanely difficult, and that's saying something. Figure out which teachers have your style of teaching- the ones who go over every detail, or the ones who give you the big picture and resources to figure out the rest on your own. None of the classes here are ones that you can play around in and pass, so remember that. There's a lot of work to be done on your own terms, and you'd better have a planner if you're not good at remembering important dates.

Academics at Temple University are diverse, but there is a definite afro-centric undercurrent in all departments.

I am no longer in college. I have graduated with a B.A. in Communications.

I liked music study courses because I really like music, and also foreign language courses such as Chinese or Korean. My least favorite classes are math. I was surprised we still have to learn math in university, because at Japanese schools we finish learning math at High School. and I don't really like math. Class participation is common and school is very strict about missing lectures. Students are very competitive and that's a good thing. My major is called "general studies", which you can choose what you want to study and focus on it. I liked the idea because not all people have their future career goal set and it can be helpful figuring out while studying at the university. I didn't really spend time with professors outside of class and I think that's what I should've done to make my grade higher.

I now attend Capella University. I love the school and the professors are helpful.

The professors are very hands on they like to see initiative and are always available to talk to and work with after class. They are very nurturing and like to see students grow and will willing assist you however possible. I have actually enjoyed every class I have taken. My favorite has been grant writing because my professor broke down the process for me and allowed me to see how I could best get my information across to positively affect a community. I study typically a week before a test , the amount of hours vary per student. Class participation and competitiveness are common in any classroom. The most unique class I have taken was a philosophy class on Asian behavior and thought which encompassed religion and taught me new ways that people got closer to "God" or the "Divine Power" they believed in. I am a Public Health major and my department has professors that teach undergrad and grad level classes. I like this because I feel it allows you to handle more rigorous levels of work. I spend a lot of time out of class with my professors because they also advise organization on campus related to my program that I am involved in. My schools requirements are fair and allow to experience new things outside of your major classes. The program prepares you to learn and apply the knowledge in the workforce through internships and professional development classes.

Academics are great at Temple. There are different opportunities for students to learn. We have campuses around the world. Because Temple is such a huge institution, different schools have different demands.

Academics at Temple are very important. More often than not, professor will know your name, and grade your papers personally. I've had two classes with TA's in all my time here. It is not the kind of school where you feel like you have to study 24/7, but it has a good balance between when to study, and when to have fun which I appreciate. In class, you will often see people participating pretty often, especially within my major, and teachers have very available and open office hours. I feel like depending on your major, at Temple you will leave with an internship, like I am, or you will leave and have learned a lot but not have any opportunities. It is up to the student to make the right decisions.