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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Temple University is 52%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Go to a school that will make you happy at the end of the day! It's your grades and your life!
Read all 582 answers Describe the students at your school.
Temple University students were imaginative, out-spoken, and fearless.
Read all 164 answers Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Temple is a diverse institution that fosters student involvement, activism, and a great environment for learning.
Read all 119 answers What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
During my first semester I would only say the only downside is the size, the campus is huge, but very organized.
Read all 111 answers What's unique about your campus?
The best thing about Temple University was the diversity it bought. Every single class had an arrangement of students from different races, religions, ethnicity, and individualism which brought a variety of discussions.
Read all 107 answers What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
That it was so busy, it is a lot to deal with.
Read all 99 answers What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
There is always something to do at Temple. Temple University's social life isn't based around the campus, but spread throughout the entire city of Philadelphia and this offers a broader life experience and you become more mature. It has awesome computer labs.
Read all 90 answers Describe your favorite campus traditions.
For its diversity, research, location
Read all 90 answers What kind of person should attend this school?
A person who isn't afraid of attending a large university and a person who is goal oriented
Read all 90 answers Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
Temple University was one of the best schools I personally considered for the simple fact that its' student body is one of the most diverse I've ever seen, and its' campus imitates a small city in itself. When I'm on campus I feel like Temple is a town on its' own instead of a school campus, hence why you can find some of the surrounding area as 'TempleTown' on apps like Google Maps.
Read all 89 answers What kind of person should not attend this school?
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.
Read all 89 answers What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about my school is the lack of free time. But this is only due to my major, which is my choice. I wish I had a few more days to meet new people and try new things. The only other things is the lunch lines are a bit long sometimes, but the food is usually worth the wait.
Read all 87 answers What are the academics like at your school?
I am no longer in college. I have graduated with a B.A. in Communications.
Read all 53 answers What is your overall opinion of this school?
US News and World Report ranks the Online MBA program as #1 in the world!
Read all 47 answers What are the most popular student activities/groups?
I am no longer in school.
Read all 42 answers What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
I'm not sure if there is a stereotype at this school, besides the ones about the art students. Tyler School of Art is probably the most hipster place in the northeast. Everyone's got a style they think is original, which is really just outdated nineties. And the amount of females with nose rings (and some males) is outstanding. Apparently, nose rings with art students is like an acceptable facial tattoo. Since you can turn it up, you can get a "real" job. If you don't want a "real" job, then don't worry about what you put into your face- you work for yourself!
Everything people say about the art students is true (me being an art student myself), so beeeeee wary~...
Read all 35 answers Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
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Temple's not as academically respected as some of the other schools in the area, but it's by no means a safety school or anything. Depending on your major, Temple has some world class programs.
Though temple claims they have students from all 50 states, the student body is definitely overwhelmingly local. I think something like 75 percent of students live within 30 miles of the school. I'm from New York, and everyone asked me why I came all the way to Philadelphia to go to Temple. More depressingly, Temple students tend not to leave the area once they graduate.
It is a commuter school, but only in the sense that there aren't nearly enough dorms. Housing is guaranteed your first two years, but many people leave campus after freshman year. Thankfully Philadelphia is a cheap place to live, and there's a subway stop right on campus.
As for safety, it's a mixed bag. Campus itself is completely safe, but wander off campus and you're on your own. North Philly is a rough neighborhood. I wasn't too freaked out, but there are a lot of kids from the suburbs who don't know how to handle it.
Read all 25 answers What is the stereotype of students at your school?
diverse, city smart
Read all 24 answers Why did you decide to go to this school?
It is an experience like no other. There are a plethora of majors to choose from and you have the city at your fingertips. It is also one of the most diverse campus in the country.
Read all 14 answers Describe a day on campus you'll never forget.
One day on campus that I'll never ever forget was when I met Robin Roberts of Good Morning America. Being a broadcast journalism major, Robin Roberts is one of my idols. She had come to Temple to receive an award in the School of Communications and Theater. I was so starstruck that day, and I don't get starstruck. She might not ever know this, but that day I got a glimpse of everything that I could be if I worked hard. She was funny, down to earth, and charismatic. It was one of those thngs where I needeed to pinch myself because I couldnt believe that I was listening to Robin Roberts speak. Then afterward, I went up to ask her a question, and she shook my hand. Robin Roberts shook my hand! After swearing that I would never wash my right hand again, I thanked her and walked away with the biggest smile I could form. Everyday I use that story as my motivation and I remember that nothing is impossible.
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