Temple University
“Honestly I really disliked Temple University's program andMusic Education
Honestly I really disliked Temple University's program and students. I never felt like I fit in, and the program I was enrolled in had more stupidity than Washington.
I have learned an enormous amount in my field by doing things outside of school and I am respected in that regard.
Unfortunately, these past few years were just not cool for me and I'm trying to see if I can "rehumanize" myself.
Ultimately, it was my mistake. I continued in a place and had a purpose that was poisonous to my inner psyche. I should have transferred elsewhere.
Temple tries to be a "Penn State Lite" but the community is severely crippled by ample commuting students. Yes, the population is diverse, but I would say off mere observation the "college atmosphere" is not very strong here. Other people liked the program, and I need a major chill. So maybe you should read what I wrote with a grain of salt. I am extremely glad to be out of college. I just wish I enjoyed the years instead of hating them as I did.
view full review→Jul 21 2007
Alumnus Male -- Class 2000
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“I went to Temple Universtiy on a fullBrightTelecommunications
I went to Temple Universtiy on a full Track and Field Scholarship, so I am eternally grateful just for that. They paid for everything...I ran and collected individual and team titles. Practice was at 6am, and we had track meets on the weekend, so I didn't notice whether the nightlife was great or not-I was in bed at 9pm.
My dorms were nice soph and jr year (white/1300) but first year in peabody sucked!!! Community baths in a dorm that has to be 50 years old or more. First year classes were a joke!!! I got mostly b's, though, because of an attendance policy that states that more than 6 absences lowers a grade down a level. I actually had one professor tell me I should come to help my classmates who were struggling, which at the time I thought was preposterous. I can understand now why she said what she said.
My professors in the School of Communication and Theater were some great people, each in his or her own way. Always accessible and eager to help.
Thankfully I never had to wait in the extremely long lines when I needed administrative help (I always felt badly for those who did). Getting a job on campus was easy, but the pay was slightly more than slave labor. Unless you are smart enough to major in the computer science field.I am a tropical weather lover, so the winter was a bit much for me. Overall, if you want a school where you can just come, work and get a degree..Temple is for you.
view full review→Apr 06 2007
4th Year Female -- Class 2003
Education Quality: A+, Scholastic Success: C-
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I think Temple is really fun and is overall great scoo for the price. I dont care what the haters say its actually fun and if u get involved you can get everything out of it. Theres a lot of great opportunities dont let them pass u by and take full advantage
view full review→Jan 09 2007
1st Year Female -- Class 2010
University Resource Use/ spending: A+, Perceived Campus Safety: B
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