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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..

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Strong History Department – my major. Many interesting and diverse classes available and lot of flexibility in where you concentrate such a military history, international relations, American History, etc. Teachers in this program are superb. The size of the school is quite large and the location not really the best but on campus you really feel safe. The school’s administration tends to be very conservative. There’s little flexibility here. The policy is the policy and that’s that. Overall though, the good outweighs the bad.

I would definitely call Temple University too large; there are some programs with individualized attention, but for the most part you have to 'find your own help' and Temple doesn't make it easy. The biggest complaint I get from other students-- and this is pretty universal-- is that Financial Aid routinely takes serious money away from students after they've been enrolled and started classes and they're extremely difficult to deal with. Personally, my biggest battles have been with the administration in my college's advising office. There's a lot of school pride and the students are generally pretty great; since there are so many people on campus it's easy to find people with your set of interests. Residence Life also really goes out of their way to help you meet new people by having floor events and meetings. Temple is in a nasty part of Philadelphia and it's not safe to be around campus after dark alone. There's a lot of campus incidents and sometimes the reports that are emailed are pretty alarming. Most of the time, though, being careful about where/when you go out and with whom can prevent problems.

Temple is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The school gives students endless opportunities to craft their personal and professional identity. Social life here is awesome; there is a lively energy on campus that you might not find elsewhere. As a research-based school, Temple encourages students to develop critical research studies that will benefit them in the long run. Spring Fling is definitely an event where all organizations set tables around the campus. Students are exposed to free food, live music, free prizes, and games during the energetic event. It's a way for students to get together and celebrate the Temple Culture. Temple has an eclectic selection of food. You will find Vietnamese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Italian, Indian, Vegan, Korean, Greek, and Romanian food; the list goes on! The cuisines are overwhelming at first, and the aroma of our campus is delicious!

This school is terrific. It provides endless amounts of opportunities which help students became the successful people that they perspire to be. The individuals who attend this institution should feel gifted and privileged because there are many kids who wish they could attend this school but do to unfortunate circumstances, can not.

it's a good school. it has a large number of people and races. i think it's really cool the different ethnic groups are not just from the united states, for i have been able to meet people from Spain, Serbia, china, Poland, etc...The food is not as awful as every one says, even though alot of it is over priced. the Dorms are sweet if you are in 1940! even though it's cheap it is NOT a bad school. you get a good education, and it's very well known. especially, in the Philadelphia area. Honestly, going to temple makes me feel like i'm more apart of the city. .

Since the moment I entered my dorm room freshman year, I have never regretted attending Temple University. Temple is the best of both worlds: I get a city atmosphere, but I still get a college campus feel. There are a million clubs, sports, and organizations to join, which is perfect for someone like me, who constantly needs to be busy. I spend a lot of my time on the turf fields playing field hockey and at my sorority's house right off campus. Temple has many students, but I never feel like I am just another girl on campus. It is very easy to stand out, even when surrounded by so many people. The campus is also just big enough where you feel like you attend a large school, but not to the point where you are overwhelmed. In fact, you can basically get from one side of campus to the other in ten minutes. When I tell people I go to Temple, I almost always get positive reactions. Temple has a very good name in the Philadelphia area not only because they are known for providing a great education, but also because many well known people have attended the school. Temple has a lot of school pride, which also makes it exciting to go games, especially basketball, and more recently, see our football team play at Lincoln Financial Field. I think what makes Temple so unique is that it literally has everything one needs for a full college experience, and I did not get this feeling at many of the schools I visited before choosing TU.

My experience at Temple University has been decent, not great; though, not terrible. Freshman and Sophomore year sucked; though, so far, Junior year has been a bit better. Temple is a HUGE school, so you better be prepared for that. The best thing about Temple is the campus, and the fact that it is in a city [Philadelphia]. There is, usually, always something to do around here, even though, it may not be cheap. Because Temple is so large, professors are either a hit or a miss. I have had some REALLY good professors here; though, I have also had some mediocre ones. Athletics are fairly big on campus, mainly boy's basketball and football, you don't really hear of the rest.

Several great opportunities, great education, in a diverse, and opportunity filled city

Temple is a great school. Not only am I getting a great education, but I am also just a subway ride away from many exciting things that Philadelphia has to offer.

This is my second college. I transferred here from a school that was in the middle of nowhere and very well known for its excessive alcohol abuse, so moving into a city was a refreshing change! The opportunities that I have through Philadelphia, academic and social, are incredible. There is wonderful, art, theater, music, and nightlife in Philadelphia, as well as numerous academic opportunities. I have an internship in a nearby suburb that I got through networking in Philadelphia. I like the big school atmosphere of Temple. It fits really well with the "city life." I wouldn't call Temple a college town, but the area is up and coming. There is a ton of new construction with new retailers coming in. I like the amount of school pride at Temple. There is definitely a student presence, but it isn't in-your-face. Probably the biggest complain among students about Temple is that it is in North Philadelphia, and not closer to center city.