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There are probably close to 150 different student organizations on campus. I am part of a few clubs but main Campus Programs board is probably the biggest student organization on campus. They are responsible for events like Homecoming and Spring Fling which are always lots of fun. Greek like is also very big on campus. There are so many different types of fraternities and sororities here. The sporting events are also a big deal on campus. Most of the home games are free to students but I make sure to get the Cherry and White pass so that I can get guaranteed tickets to big games like the Temple vs Duke game in January! We have a lot of school spirit so the games are always crazy! And of course there are always parties! And they're not that hard to find, just ask around. And if you're not into partying there's always Free Food Fun Friday which is an alternative to partying. Being that Temple is in historic Philadelphia, there is so much to do here. There are tons of museums and sites to visit like the famous Art Museum where a famous part of the the movie "Rocky" was filmed to Rittenhouse square. There's also places like South Street and Olde City which are fun places to explore.

I am currently in the National Society of Leadership and Success and the National Society of Colligate Scholars. There are many organizations on campus and many opportunities to get involved. It is recommended to leave your doors open if you live in a dorm and I did that last year as a freshman and made many friends. Everyone goes to athletic events and when we have pep rallies, they are a lot of fun if you go with your friends. I met my closest friends from my dorm last year and we are actually looking into getting a house together. You will definitely make some life long friends if you are willing to get out there and meet new people. If you're awake at 2 am on a Tuesday night, I guarantee you aren't alone. Temple's campus never sleeps. I party all the time with my friends and still manage to keep my grades up. My favorite memories last year were spring fling and st. patty's day. If you aren't the drinking type though, you could always visit center city on the weekends or take a trip to pats and ginos in south philly. There are great restaurants in center city and museums and art. I recommend to visit the franklin institute!

I am involved in NSCS, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, which is an honor society geared toward aiding the student financially through scholarships and offering philanthropic opportunities. Freshman year I joined the residence hall government, which was a great opportunity to get some experience in a leadership position, as well as meeting new students. Whether people leave their doors open or not depends on the residence hall. The suite style dorms keep their doors shut for the most part, but the regular dorms are more open to visitors. Many students are interested in athletic events (especially because they are free), but there are also many students that have no interest. I met my closest friends at Temple because they were my roommates. My other good friends I met in class and through friends, but my network of friends has definitely expanded exponentially. If I am awake at 2am on a Tuesday, I'm either studying or leaving karaoke night at Maxis. Homecoming is a big event that occurs every year, with a whole week of events ending in a concert. Spring Fling is also a big event, which usually happens in August, with various clubs lined up on campus offering goods and activities. Spring Fling also has a concert at the end of the day. People usually party at Temple on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, but there is plenty to do other than partying and plenty of students who aren't interested in partying. Getting to the heart of the city is extremely easy on the subway or on the bus, or I guess if you're up for it, a long bus ride. There are plenty of things happening in the city if you get bored on campus or need a change of scenery. The food on campus is great as long as you don't have a meal plan. The cafeteria food and food in the Student Center is not the greatest, but some of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten were at the food trucks located all over campus. If you're looking for an exciting school with tons of activities for every type of student then Temple is the place for you.

Greek life is not the most popular thing on campus but there are certainly a ton of people that participate. Almost everyone I know is in a group or club of some kind. I personally am on the Swim Club and a member of the Italian Club. It is a great way to either keep in shape, keep up on academics, or just meet people. A lot of people participate in the Wild Cherry group which is for hard core Temple Sports Fans. They organize events surrounding different Temple sports events.

Sport is for sure the most popular. I am involved in the Biology society, and other science society. I used to leave the doors and window open in dorm to get the fresh air. I met my closet friend on the freshman orientation. I used to live in dorm in freshman year, student in the dorm used to party often. There are off campus activities arranged by the societies.

The most popular organization to be apart of is Membership Campus Programming Board (MCPB). There are a plethora of organizations though that will fit what you are looking for. If there is nothing that you like, you can start your own!

There are so many clubs on campus, there's literally something for everyone. I met my closest friends through freshmen orientation and my classes. Things such as Templefest, Homecoming, Sexfest, and Spring Fling occur every year. The sororities do basically nothing on campus, but the fraternities throw a lot of parties. They are becoming more and more prevalent on campus. Many of their houses are very dirty though. If you're not into drinking or partying, you have the entire city to explore!

athletic events aren't big at TU because quite frankly our teams suck. most peeps go to Center City for night life, because North philly isn't wear you go clubbing.

I will be biased and say the best activity is WHIP Temple's Student Run Radio. I busted my ass (excuse the profanity, but it is the best way to put it) for four years at Temple. Sadly I did not get to see the fruits of my labor come to fruition, but Temple finally gave in and with the support of the School of Communications we got the funding to build. It has been a bumpy road from what I heard, but the students who want a career in radio and broadcasting need to know about it. It can only succeed with students who want it to succeed. It is almost like a real career in the industry. You have to put your whole heart into because it reflects the students who run it.

i think my fraternity, alpha epsilon pi is up there ont he most pupular. the social life here is amazing. greek life is very important on campus because it teaches discipline and leadership.