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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.