Temple University

Date: Dec 08 2008
Major: Political Science (This Major's Salary over time)
Temple has been an incredible experience for me, as well as many of my friends. I feel as if you either love it here, or hate it here. The best part of the University is Philadelphia. You can entertain yourself through going to sports game, randomly talking to people on the subway ( I have had some very memorable conversations with people ranging from a vietnam vet with one arm to another college kid about stem cell research.. you better believe it), and the fantastic restaurants in the city!

Temple's campus is very urban, and the students tend to keep to themselves when walking to class (which is perfectly fine with me, especially when its 10am and I'm still half asleep.) The beauty of going to an urban school is the independence. You can go an entire day without talking to somebody if you really wanted to, or you can meet up with friends and hang out at the tech center or starbucks on campus.

The neighborhood exposes you to different people and cultures, and shows you that the world isn't all sunshines and rainbows. The only complaint I have about the neighborhood are some of the inhabitants. They will give you attitude like its nobodys business! But, you tend to get some pretty funny stories as a result.

My friends and I are very outgoing, and tend to go to center city a lot. But then again I know some people who stay in their rooms and lead a VERY boring existance. If you take advantage of the city you will have a fantastic time, because believe me.. the parties here tend to get old.

Ultimately Temple is ideal for the very independent, liberal, open minded, and no nonsense student who makes oppurtunities and does not sit around waiting for them to come around.