Temple University Top Questions

Before I came to Temple I wish I could have known a little more about time management and ways to procrastinate less. That was a major problem that I had my freshmen year, and learning how to manage my time wisley took me awhile to learn. Temple is a very academic focused school and its very easy to slip and fall behind in classes if your not organized. I also wished that I would have known a little bit more about public transportation and how much money it can save you, if you use it.

Entering as a transfer student, I was never given a campus tour. This would have been helpful to find the library, bookstore, cafeteria, and gym a little easier. Although I am an older student, adjusting back to college life can be difficult, and I wish there would have been some more orientations and tours available for students like me.

I wish I had know more about the school program. Howver, I am glad to chose this School.

I wish I had learned sooner how important it is to become involved on this campus. There are so many different oppertunities offered through extra cirriculars, student organizations, and volunteering oppertunities. These activities provide students with exceptional networking oppertunities to set themselves apart and make an impact within their industry. As a hospitality student I have been able to make connections with industry professionals that I greatly admire. In order to become successful on campus you need to make yourself known by getting involved and networking as much as possible.

One thing I wish I had been aware of when I started college was the benefit of studying and doing schoolwork at the library. I began going up to the library whenever I needed to study, and found that my study habits improved as well. I even met people who were studying the same subjects as I was and we were able to form little study groups. My grades improved, I made new friends, and I was less stressed. Studying and doing my homework in the library made school a place to work.

Before I attended this school I wish I was fully aware of the life of the campus. There are many things to be destracted by on campus, however I learned to find the right balance. I just wish I had known to be prepared.

I was quite aware of how the school functions. I was surprised to see how interactive they are with students, we are not just a numkber in the school.

The amount of financial aid would be lower than what they originally said.

I wish that the program I am in was slightly more catered to my career aspirations. Unfortunately, they have just begun to change the program so that it suits my goals, but I am not going to be able to take those courses. I am seeking outside opportunities to achieve my goals.

I came into Temple very well informed, there's nothing I could ask for.

Nothing

The biggest wish I have is I wish I would have known how fast the semester would go by. Coming into college I felt like I was somewhat prepared for college life, but the speed that college went by was extremely fast. I also wish i would have known how to manage my money more efficiently. I did not realize how much textbooks would cost, and the amount that it took out of my pocket was shocking to me. Those two things are the biggest things I wished I would have known.

I wish I had known that switching majors would be a breeze. When I was first preparing for college in Fall 2009, I wasn't quite sure that I knew what I wanted to do as for a major. I was nervous I'd be stuck with whatever I chose to enter school in. However, changing majors was very simple at Temple! It was a waste to worry; Temple does a great job with accommodating students as they continue along their education track of choice.

I wish that I had known that college textbooks are expensive.

I wish I had known how much tuitiow would have been exactly and how many loans I needed. I did not receive my finanial aid package until one week before I started school. I also wish I could have had a faculty member to help me find a work study job because I have no idea where to find one and I probably will not be able to find one because all of the positions are all taken up.

Before attending Temple University, I wish I was given more information about financial aid and the amount of loans I would be able to receive. I say this because I am now a senior that will not finsh in the average 4 year plan, and I will run out of school sponsored financial aid. Temple's financial services did not inform me that I would only be allowed to recieve financial aid for 12 semester until my 10 semester, leaving me very upset and searching for addition money to finish school.

Learning, I believe, should be viewed as a gift to be enjoyed. The ambitious hearts of young students scrounge to discover themselves and the professional career that reflects and purports their individualism. Rather than using education as a solely a means to personal ends, I would say I wish I had regarded my learning experience as its own peculiar sphere, which gaily leads into another yet unknown. Moments are mutable, and time transitory and elusive; yet to learn for the purest sake of the gift, enjoy it, and be free.

I don't know

How to be more social in such an environment.

I wish I would have known how liberal the school is and how close-minded many of the professors and students could be. I also wish I would have known how difficult the honors program is and how much the professors expect from their students. I also wish I would have known how dirty and poorly-kept the area surrounding campus is.