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As I mentioned, Temple is well known for its extremely diverse student body, which I believe is an asset to the school. People come from all different place, backgrounds, and races. I truly believe that anyone could find their niche here at Temple.

Temple is literally a melting pot of students which is another reason I chose to come here. I don't see how anyone would feel out of place here. There are so many different types of students here; black, white, Indian, Asian, gay, straight, middle class, lower class, in-state, out of state, you name it. Granted there are cliches of students you will see hanging out in certain places, but I feel like there is a place for everyone here. You will see people wearing everything from tights and Uggs to suits and ties, to sweats and slides.

There aren't really any problems that I have encountered with racial or religious issues, but there are a lot of people that do not attend people that try to hit on you and talk to you if you're a girl. Most of the time it's just harmless, but it can get annoying. I wouldn't recommend that a person used to living on farms and in the country comes here. Most people that attend Temple have some sort of financial aid and help from their parents to get through school. Like any other college, you can find people that are very political and those that can care less. It all depends on the friends you make and the classes you take. It isn't hard to fit in though. There is always someone looking to be friends with you. I find it easy to get along with friends of my friends. We all like to go out together.

I don't think any type of student would feel out of place. There are so many things to participate in and so many students that there's a place for everyone. Students wear everything to class from suits and ties to pajama pants and slippers. Most of the students at Temple are from within a 100 mile radius of the school with a few exceptions. People come from all sorts of financial backgrounds because tuition is so affordable. Students seem to be pretty politically aware, but there are some ignorant students. The ones that are politically active are liberal for the most part. In the current state of the economy, students are simply hoping for jobs after graduation and don't worry too much about what they'll be earning.

Almost every group that one can think of is represented at Temple. We are an incredibly diverse school, at one point we were the most diverse school in the nation. I cannot think of any group of people that would feel left out at this school, there is an international community as well which makes it easy for even foreigners to fit in. Students here are either incredibly fashionable when they come to class or they are wearing sweats. Each choice is not seen as different or out of place. People love to wear their Temple sweatpants and hoodie one day and then dress incredibly well the next day. No one at Temple is really segregated. There are different minority Frats and Sororities but there are plenty of others that are open to and include all races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, etc. If I were to see only four tables at the lunch room one would be filled with the football players devouring their giant lunches. Another would be a group of girls, most likely with more than one race present, all chatting. Another would be a group of mixed students cramming for a test they have in an hour. And the last table would probably be just a regular group of friends laughing together. Most students are from the Philadelphia area and its surrounding suburbs but there are people present at Temple from all 50 states. There really is no dominant financial group present at Temple, people come from all sorts of background and wealth really has no bearing here like it does at other schools. Student are more than politically active at Temple. Students are incredibly involved and this brings all kinds of interesting guest speakers to Temple. Just last week Bill Clinton was here in support of Mayor Nutters reelection. Obama has even come to campus to raise awareness for his campaign. All types of students are present politically, but I would say the majority of students are Moderate, then liberal, and finally conservative. But the balance between liberal and conservative is not that far off. I have never really heard students talk about how much money they will make one day, they just talk about what they want to be and what they want to accomplish. Temple is not really filled with people who want to out do others, it really is a great group of people who come from incredibly diverse backgrounds.

It is very diverse. There are many different group activity on campus. So all races are having activities and they are blended with everyone. No one would feel out of place. Everyone wears whatever they feel good in. It is matter of what you like to wear. Different type of people do interact with each other. If there were four tables of students in the dinning hall, then it will contain all type of students. It is very diverse university. Middle class students. Students do talk about their earning in such a way they are complaining about their financial situation.

Diversity is the best word to describe Temple. There seems to be a little bit of everything. I can't really see any one feeling "out of place" at Temple. I would say the student body is predominantly democratic or left, but there really is a niche for everyone.

People are very friendly and appreciative of the presence of diversity on campus that one can always feel accepted, despite what age, gender, race, or ethnicity he or she is.

My classmates are hardworking and career oriented. If you are in the hospitality, this school really pushes you to get ahead in the beginning.

Many tend to group with those who they have been exposed to before, dont go out of their way to meet new people out of the norm

My classmates at Temple University are extremely diverse and come from various backgrounds, cultures, etc.

Engaging, fun, and socially involved.

Depending on what class it is, my classmates are either just major slackers/procrastinators (rarely showing up to class in some cases) or are into to course content, but rarely form study groups with one another.

I cannot speak for all of my classmates because I haven't had the chance of meeting them. However, for the classmates I have had the opportunity of meeting, I can say that there is a diverse array of backgrounds, opinions, intelligence, creativity, and energy that gives life to the campus. Each day is an opportunity of meeting interesting people with interesting beliefs and ideas, and learning from them to better myself.

My classmates at Temple University are a very diverse and eclectic group of students, with strong feelings and motives that they use to pursue their desires.

Temple is an extremely diverse campus; every member of the student body has a different background, whether through ethnicity or through life experiences: Because of this, my classmates have opened my eyes to so many new things.

My classmates are all original and unique. Walking around on campus, you will never see two of the same person. Everyone is extremely friendly, but we all have different things we like and we all look different too. Our student population is very well rounded when it comes to academics and extracuricular activities. We are also very diverse.

My classmates are very diverse.

My classmates are diverse, energetic, intellectual, and entertaining.

You're guaranteed to meet someone new, someone that has a different background. You're also guaranteed to find something in common with that person. Temple's diversity is its biggest asset.

My classmates are friendly, animated, unique, different, colorful, outspoken, shy, bold, caring, sporty, zealous, intelligent, hysterical, generous, beautiful, tall, short, quiet, studious, fun, messy, loud, spiritual, goofy, serious, talented, artistic, odd, clean, snappy-dressers, inquisitive, mindful, impulsive, spontaneous, creative, good, talkative, helpful, open, bad, accepting, freedom-loving individuals who offer a small scale rendition of the many differences that make up the beauty of this earth.

The classmates in my classes vary strongly. Temple is a very diverse campus, therefore the classes I have with others are very diverse, too. The classmates can range from the silent type who sits in the back to the very opinionative one who always has something to say. I find that some of those that I've run into lack motivation to excel and complain when they have to actually do something for the class.

racially diverse

very diverse and very different personalities.

Informed members of society that have actual opinions.

Because it is such a large school, it is impossible to feel out of place here. Most of the students here don't come from wealthy families, and many of them don't spend a lot or they hold a job while going to school. But this leads to an environment almost free of entitlement or "running to mommy and daddy".

My classmates were fun, friendly and I felt that they were people that too school seriously but still knew how enjoy themselves as well.

My classmates are diverse.

A white student would definitely feel out of place and actually discriminated against as they are grossly outnumbered and there seems to be reverse descrimination going on in this school, especially more so by the administration towards white students. There is a definite air of resentment towards anyone white especially if they seem priveleged or come from a decent background financially.

My classmates are a mix, all different cultures, personalities and interests, all striving to reach graduation.

They are helpful.

The classmates at Temple University are from all over the country and also local students and are all well rounded, pleasant students, who want to learn and to enjoy your school days with.

My classmates are endlessly diverse.

I can relate with alot of my classmates becasue they are either from my previous school or they lived in the Philadelphia area.

My clasmates are diverse.

The most surprising, courageous, interesting people from every imaginable background, with the aspiration, tenacity, and whole-heartedness to achieve the things they've come to this institution to do.

Some of the most interesting people I have ever met.

Freshmen year your classmates frequently begin as naive new students still in a high school mindframe but as everyone grows and develops as they experience a new and greatly expanded world through the classroom and Philadelphia, your classmates develop their own social and intellectual niches that through the diversity and fluidity of interactions at Temple, create a rich and heterogeneous social and educational landscape.

MY classmates are very productive.

My classmates are some of the most brillant and funniest people I have ever met. My classmates, like me, enjoy having fun but at the same time know school work must always come first. Temple always encourages their students to study hard by having seminars on how to do well in classes, study groups, tutors, and a library and tech center that never seems to close.

My classmates are so diverse that its seems that no two are alike.

A great bunch of kids who support each other.

My classmates are very engaging and friendly.

My classmates are diverse, they come from all religions and backgrounds, however many of them are liberal.

My peers greatly vary in ethnicity, culture, sociability (from outgoing to near-hermits), motivation, and outlooks on life, but one commonality is that most drink--and in large amounts--to socialize.

My classmates are diverse in many ascepts of life.

I am lucky to attend a school that has a vaierty of students from all different backgrounds, lifestyles, religions, etc.

Since Temple University offers a diverse population, most classes are mixed fairly well. The classmates I have been with are all from all over Pennsylvania and some from the border states of Pennsylvania. They taught me a lot of new things and everyone is friendly so every classroom makes me feel welcome because all the students often feel the same way about courses.

Highly aware of cultural and social issues.

The diversity of the classroom can vary widely depending on the time and location of the class. I've noticed that classes held on the main campus during the day time hours are generally composed of younger students between the ages of 18 and 21 who came straight from high school; whereas, the classes held in the evening either in the main or center city campus are generally filled with more untraditional students: older, working, and many of whom are parents.