Temple University Top Questions

What is your overall opinion of Temple University?

Is Temple University a good school?

What is Temple University known for?

Gina

I have mixed feelings. A lot of people have found their niche and clubs to be in, but I don't think I fit in very much. It is hard to get used to the "big school" atmosphere if you come from a small town. There is a lot of partying and TUAlerts, but it doesn't interfere with school work. I have found that there are people on both ends of the spectrum-- those who love it and those who hate it. I'm thinking about transferring but I also see myself staying..

Jeffrey

US News and World Report ranks the Online MBA program as #1 in the world!

Machi

I was actually going to the Japan campus of this university, and the best thing about this school is that you can easily make friends from all around the world, because they are so friendly and all exchange students experience the same thing: living abroad. It's quite a challenge living in a country where language, culture or basically everything is different from their own country, and Japanese students are kind enough to understand their situation and willing to help them. It also has a benefit on Japanese students because by interacting with exchange students they can learn and improve English. TUJ is not large at all with total of less than 1,000 students, and that's another thing I like about. When school is too large it's tough in so many ways. And people tell me it's good that I can learn English in Japan. All other Japanese universities have courses offered in English, but this is a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} English environment in Japan and that's what makes this university unique. All students complain about not having a food-court or those shops in the cafeteria. I myself think they should have one of those.

Rashida

Temple University was great when I did attend. I graduated in 2006.

Ari

I love the diversity of the university. I have met so many different types of people. I would allow for more students to be able to stay on campus. My university is just right. People usually think that Temple is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) because it is located in north Philadelphia. I spent most of my time in the Howard Gittis Student Center. The school is located in Philadelphia, PA. Temple Administration is in the support of the students. There could be a lot more school pride. I will always remember my friends.

Brianna

My overall opinion of Temple is high. We've got a huge campus and tons of interesting students and resources. A lot of people that hear I go to Temple assume because it's in North Philly that it's unsafe. That's certainly not the case. I'm very confident that Temple is safe and that they plan to keep it that way. We have a ton of school pride and a lot of prospective students interested in celebrating with us. Although I moved off campus as a sophomore, I still spend a great deal of time on campus. Temple offers an overwhelming amount of interesting courses and has more organizations than I could imagine. If you have a hobby or interest, there's no doubt Temple can accommodate you.

Tara

Let me start off by saying that Temple had been my dream school since I was 15 and has been everything I dreamed about and more! I really enjoy the diversity between the students and various club organizations. Because Temple is a large school it is more difficult to connect with classmates in the class room but that is what is good about the different student clubs! The student clubs provide an outlet for students to join interest or career orientated clubs and is able to interact with others. There is a lot of school pride throughout Temple. Temple provides free sport tickets to all of the athletic home games. We have several tail gate parties before football games with free food and giveaways! Usually when I tell others that I attend Temple I get mixed reactions. Some know that Temple is known for great academics or for the bad reputation of the area. Although Temple is in North Philadelphia the school has gone above and beyond to provide security options throughout campus. Safety features such as: bike cops, emergency posts, flood lights, buses that take you home if you live off campus, and more! Temple is located in Philadelphia so it is not a “college town” but you have access to all different kinds of activities because you are in a city.

Briannon

I love Temple University. It has a diverse student body, a clean and safe campus, and there are many opportunities to succeed and get involved. It is also located very close to Center City, Philadelphia, so students have the opportunity to spend time in the city and view all of the art and attractions that Philadelphia has to offer. However, it is surrounded by a relatively dangerous neighborhood, so students must be aware of their surroundings at all times.

Ali

Temple is a great school. It is full of life. It is energetic in all what the word means. It is diverse. It is great considering academics and related opportunities. It is a welcoming environment. The school's workers as well as its administrators are friendly. I feel that every Temple student has something to be proud of. You'll enjoy fabulous SPORTS at Temple. You'll eat great food at Temple. You'll meet great people at Temple (from all over the globe). You'll have a lot of fun at Temple. You'll get your money worth with Temple's great education. You'll just be happy with being a Temple Student.

Diana

While I don't like Philadelphia as much as New York, I still love going to school at Temple. It feels like home and I never want to leave. I have my own schedule where I go to the Student Center a lot to use my meal plans. I am always at the TECH Center doing my homework on the computer labs and plus I work there. Also, I love taking Yoga, Zumba and Kickboxing at the IBC Rec Center! The size of Temple is just right. Everything is walking distance. I can get from one side of the campus to the other in ten minutes. Security is a concern students always have before coming to Temple, but after walking around on campus as late as midnight, you learn to feel really safe. There are so many lamps, emergency posts and police officers always riding on their bikes. People always think, "Oh, you're in the ghetto." It's true, but the ghetto surrounds Temple, so you don't feel like you are once you're on campus. Another convenient thing about Temple is that you can get just about anything nearby. Fresh Grocer is the closest supermarket; there's a Rite-Aid right next to campus and you can also take the subway or train to go shopping in Center City. There are also so many food options on campus such as the dining hall at JNH, the Student Center and plenty of food trucks and local businesses who have their own location on campus.