Gina
The division between student athletes and non student athletes. It seems as though they are honored more, even if they have lower GPAs, are not charismatic, etc. Although a D1 school offers a lot of opportunities, sometimes athletics supersede academics, which is not the case for me. There are also club teams, and you can find your niche there if you like sports and played in high school.
Courtney
The worst thing about the school is that despite heavy efforts from the administration, school sponsored events and sporting events still see poor attendance in numbers.
Anthony
The worst thing about my school is the surrounding area and neighborhoods. Temple is located in the heart of North Philadelphia, notorious for its' high crime rate. If Temple University was located in a 'safer' or more 'priveleged' area, it would easily be considered one of the top universities in Pennsylvania, maybe even one of the best in the northeast itself. I certainly love my school and can't see myself anywhere else, regardless of the surrounding area.
Heba
The worst thing about Temple is that the financial aid office gets very busy and can be a pain to deal with at the begining of each semester.
Imani
Thus far, I can only complain about the fact that there is not enough time in the day for me to be as involved as I would like and keep my grades up in class.
Michael
Being a commuter, it is difficult to fit in. You feel like an outsider who doesn't have a deep connection to the school community. It's hard to make new friends and network. You have to be active and take initiative to join clubs and organizations to meet people. Join clubs that fit your interests. If you like videogames, join a club that plays videogames! You'll find people who share a common interest and get along with them.
Daniel
Classes are often large and have to follow a grading standard that makes it harder to do well overall since a majority of the grade weight depends mostly on a few tests. It's not good for someone who likes intimate classroom environments. Those usually reserved for upper-level classes.
Britney
I am just starting the semester at Temple. I am transferring from Bucks County Community College. The reason why I am transferring is i felt as if I was still in high school at Bucks. I want to be able to grow & mature as a young adult and be able to become more independant.
Lisa
What I would consider the worst thing about my school is how short the semester is. If only the semester was longer, I would have more time to get to know my classmates better, catch up on my studies, and find time to explore the numerous clubs offered.
Justin
The surrounding neighborhood. Although it is starting to get better.