Temple University

As a person who grew up in a small town I could think of nothing better than heading out to a city full of opportunity to continue my education. I was very disappointed upon arrival. I guess I had over estimated the amount of possibilities that Temple could offer. Being in North Philadelphia is not where the action is happening. Aside from various house parties in the local surrounding dangerous blocks round campus, there is not that much to do around campus at night, unless you plan on going somewhere with a group of people.

I expected to come to college and feel liberated, but I feel trapped here because the only place to shop that is in walking distance is rite aid, and you can never go anywhere by yourself really any time at night.

The education here is good, but my major, Tourism and Hospitality management at Temple offers a lot of programs that partner with many different businesses in Philadelphia and for someone who realized that Philadelphia is not for her, this really just is upsetting because when you're scared you cannot take advantage of these opportunities.Next year I am transferring to a more suburban campus in search for a more "college" experience. Overall Temple is a good school, but be sure you're in love with Philadelphia before you decide on making Temple your college choice.

1st Year Female -- Class 2011

Education Quality: A-, Individual Value: D

Don't waste time - don't put off school. When you are 40 or older it's much harder, especially for advanced degrees. Pick a reasonable profession you like, don't search forever trying to find a "professional pot of gold." You may not love it, but will probably grow into it or something for you will grow out of it. Education, no matter what the university/college or job is what YOU make of it. There is the top tier of Ivys and schools of prestige, but everything else is just about the same, in terms of oppportunity. Many Ivy grads get nowhere and many less prestigious college grads become quite successful. Education and work however, are not the keys to happiness, they're just one important part of life among many others, such as family, faith, and community. Don't trust in luck. Events are what they are intended to be. So in my opinion, "luck" and "name-dropping," etc. are not the keys to opportunity, just as making money fast is not the key to happiness. There are many wealthy, unhappy and depressed loners and intellectual derelicts are a dime-a-dozen intellectuals - 99% of getting anywhere in life is YOUR DETERMINATION & PERSERVENCE! Believe in yourself, work hard, be patient, and do good to others. By these actions success will come to you naturally.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000