Temple University Top Questions

If you are someone who isn't career focused or honestly is not going to school to earn a degree, you shouldn't go to this school. The professors take the course load very seriously, and if you are looking to just go to school to party, this isn't the school for you. Also someone who doesn't appreciate or is bothered by diversity shouldn't go to this school. Temple University is extremely diverse, which is one of the many great things about it, and it is something that is valued within the community.

Temple University is very diverse, anyone could attend this school.

The kind of person who shouldn't attend this school would be someone who is not focused and unprepared. When entering college you want to have a structure that you can follow to do well in class, get assignments done on time, and be able to succedd.

Someone who is not open to a urban city lifestyle. Someone who desires trees. Someone who is not willing to be assertive. Someone who does not like a big, congested campus experience. Someone who is not open to liberal ideas.

I think if a person has a fear of the city or city life, Temple probably isn't the place for that person to attend. Also, if you only like warm, sunny weather, stick to the South. Temple, as does the city (Philadelphia) it inhabits, has a lot to offer -- culture, entertainment ... and bad weather for at least half the school year.

Anyone who doesn't like urban areas or large crowds

Someone who enjoys city life

The kind of person who should not attend Temple University would be the kind of person who does not want to work hard. Temple has a lot of in class and out of class requirements that many of my friends who attended other universities did not. Also anyone who is closed minded or does not like diversity would feel very uncomfortable here. The campus, students, and faculty are very diverse and and many of the classes canter around diversity and the spread of diversity.

I think that Temple is really for anyone and everyone. It is such a diverse campus, that it makes everyone feel comfortable. It has great learning opportunities, even though some people think it's in a bad location.

If you dont have the passion and motivation for better carreer path or to improve policies, to advocate for the children, homeless, Disables etc. then Temple is not for you.

People who have a problem with living in an urban area, Cold and windy winters, and people who donot like diversity.

There is no one who is unwelcome at Temple University! This institution is welcome to all hard working students. There is a major, club, activity, job, etc. for every type of person here! One will never feel alone in their endeavors and will always have someone to relate to, lean on, and have fun with. In addition, Temple is one of the friendliest campuses I've ever experienced. The students here encourage you to do well in your classes and have fun too. The community here is welcome to all students and everyone can feel comfortable and at home!

Someone who isn't open to listening to opinions that differ from their own or meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds who may have different beliefs.

A person that shouldn't attend this school would be someone who is not open to new experiences. This school encourages students to be open to new experiences and learning opportunities. If someone doesn't like the city, this school is definitely not for them. Also, if someone is undetermined, lazy, and not focused on their future, then this school is not for them either. Temple is all about helping others, and if you're not interested in succeeding, then you're not meant for Temple.

People who can't live without the hype of the city.

The type of person that should attend Temple University is someone who likes diversity and a largely populated school. About forty thousands students attend the University and many international students come to Temple. Someone who is open to learning about and accepting the differences in others would fit in well at Temple. It is also located in a big city so anyone who doesn't mind living on campus and hearing buses, traffic and locals making noise would also do just fine. Because of the large population, many religious groups are present and one should not be judgemental towards others.

Temple is located in North Philadelphia, which isn't the safest of neighborhoods. To be able to get aroudn here, you need to be street smart. The school is fairly large, and some people could be intimidated by the size. People shouldn't atted Temple if they aren't goint to want to walk. The location is close to Center City, so many social activities reflect the city lifestyle. IPeople who don't like cities, public transportation, and noisey traffic should not come here.

The kind of person that doesn't like a big school and all the distactions of being in the middle of the city might cause.

Someone who is culturally self-centered and unwilling to accept diversity should not choose Temple. However, it might be a good choice in order for them to better develop personal skills as they grow older. Temple has an amazing reputation as being a very diverse university; it is filled with students from many backgrounds, with different races and vast cultural beliefs. Even the most stubborn of students learn to appreciate the differences their peers present in the classroom.

someone concerned with school based prestige