Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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The college years are considered to be some of the most important of one ' s life. These four years are filled with memories that will last a Hfetime. However, the most important reason why any college student chooses to go to an institute of higher education is academics. Temple ' s various range of academics programs allows students to choose from a multitude of career paths that interest them. The benefit of going to college, according to student Sabrina Pang, is that it increases the chance of getting a good job. This is complimented by Temple ' s core curriculum, the purpose of which is to ensure that students are well rounded in all subjects. Examples of diversity in the academic core include studies in race, the arts, science, American culture and international studies. Specific academic programs are the reason why some students chose to go to Temple. Nationally known for its communication, arts and architecture programs among others. Temple give students the advantage of having a wide array of opportunities to pursue once they graduate. Courses that students must register early for in order to secure a spot are photography, dance courses and film making. Most students agree that a course may not be exciting, but the way the professor teaches can make it that way. Despite some distaste in core courses, all Temple students agree that the school prepares them to succeed in today ' s ever-changing world. By: Stephanie Young gpcctrum Templar Photo Archive Sometimes instead of studying it is nice to sit out at the Bell Tower and indulge in a bit of pop culture by reading a magazine instead of a text book. ;mplar Photo Archive The ledge of Ritter provides a nice place to cram before a test. Templar Photo Arc! Gate Duffner pulls an nighter for the infam Intellectual Heritage exam! Craziest Professors: -Prof. Senter: Relates everything to sex. It ' s a law class. -Muffy Siegel: A ventriloquist and is famous because of her research on the usage of the word Mike ' . -Martin Knopp: This math teacher was always tn ' ing to throw the projector out the window! I ' lioto Archive

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D m ,,3vsfnea(i Hieit ,,„10tlK Templar Photo Archive Barton Hall is one of the oldest buildings that Temple has yet to renovate. With two large lecture halls and a large science center complete with labs, many students have found themselves in Barton at one time or another. It is said that if one stands in the middle of Alumni Circle and speaks, an echo can be heard. Although students are not going to have to worry about that! Templar Photo Archive Patterns of ougfit Tick, tick, tick. Time goes by, and the arrival of exams grows closer and closer. You ' re digging around for those books you should have been reading all semester, and it gets frustrating. Wherever you go, you feel stuck. Think of it like you ' re turning a kaleidoscope. Turn it left, and the shape still looks the same, still looks confusing. Turn it right, and it ' s still stuck. But if you turn that kaleidoscope the right way, you ' ll finally see something different. It can be done. And if you turn the right way when you ' re doing that cramming for finals, you ' ll see things start to take shape there as well. Temple ' s main campus offers a variety of places to study. From dorm rooms to study lounges to the Student Center down to Paley Library, there is place for everyone. Temple students were given yet another option when the school opened a 24-hour computer lab in the Tuttleman Learning Center in the fall of 2002. The new work station offers students 100 computers and 20 laptop ports. When it comes down to crunch time, seeing other students burning the midnight oil can actually be a comforting sight. At Paley Library, everyone is doing work, so it makes you feel like you have to get stuff done, Temple student Alexandra Vinas said. It ' s motivation. When late night studying brings about hunger and the need for caffeine, the new 7 Eleven on Liacouras Walk is the place to go for snacks or coffee before hitting the computers again. Tick, tick, tick. It ' s time now to take that final exam, lust as you turned that kaleidoscope many different ways before seeing the picture you wanted, you can turn to several different locations on campus when it comes time to study for finals. And if you turned in the right direction, you ' ll see what you always wanted to see - a good grade! . By: Nicole Rudder 19

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Qf gcfcmlcs MnaiailiiiMiMiaiiiiiHia Templar Photo Archive During the nice weather the Bell Tower is a great place to get some fresh air while studying. iw pulls Templar Photo Archive vVriting a paper can sometimes 3e more difficult then Ttemorizing information. Templar Photo Archive Sometimes the peace and quiet of the library forces one to study. Templar Photo Archive For those hard classes tutors are a life savor! Tuttleman and Curtis Hall have many tutoring centers. r -vjn. I ' )uring midterms and finals a lot of students have research and thesis papers to write. The stacks of library books are everywhere during these times of the year! -Dr. Shawk: He is a fancy ballet dancer! -Prof. Donnelly: His life experiences are at least a half hour long and they all relate to the media. -Cliarna lommitti: She spends half of her class talking about her dysfunctional family. -Dr. Sockloff: Very informal... Templar Photo Archive f : •.--? '