Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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•Expforc with study abroad I Temple students take trips to explore Europe. These students are standing in front of the Roman Forum, which was the center of Rome and a structure for the large marketplace. cT. emple University offers students the chance to travel all over the world while earning credit hours and exploring incredible opportunities. Through Temple, students can study in Tokyo, Rome and London during the academic year. Temple also offers the option of summer sessions in Brazil, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Spain, or Scotland and has just expanded the program to include a study abroad stint in Istanbul, Turkey. Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA, no disciplinary actions on record, and two letters of academic recommendation can be accepted into the programs on rolling admissions. — V Study Abroad Even though most students choose to study abroad during their junior year, the program is flexible to fit the needs of underclassman as well. Because the study abroad programs fulfill both credit and coursework requirements, students are even able to study abroad the last semester of their senior year and graduate on time. I ' m used to Temple ' s 34,000 students, but going to a foreign country with only 200 students in a smaller atmosphere, I got to know everyone really well, said Jack Cesareo, a peer advisor for Temple ' s Study Abroad Program. Culturally seeing how other people interact, who are not Americans, and how they eat and talk, it really taught me a lot. While the experience is entirely different, the tuition to study abroad is the same as it is to attend Temple University in Philadelphia. Students are able to grasp a far better understanding of foreign lands because of their full immersion in the culture while taking classes to fulfill electives or even core classes, depending on one ' s major. Cesareo was able to work as an intern with a law firm while studying in Rome. Working with the language barrier and being forced to use a foreign language really built up my confidence level, Cesareo said. My experience studying abroad is really indescribable and I would definitely recommend doing it. -Kenyatta Joseph ,

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i akc fun cfasscs Photo by: Katy Bolesta Two student disect a pig fetus in lab class. At Temple University, students get the chance to tal e classes that will directly prepare them for their intended field. cTe emple University has a commitment to teaching, and a desire to learn from an ever-changing world. Simply put; as the world changes, Temple changes with it. Temple requires students to take certain university core courses along with the core classes needed in their respective field of study, and the combination equips students with the knowledge of how to succeed in their career and in life. In addition, Temple is a leader in curricular initiatives, having received national recognition for its Learning Communities in which incoming freshman form small groups according to their majors and interests. Temple is still growing and making changes to present curricula in its schools. This school year, the Fox School of Business and Management approved a new major in the area of electronic marketing, called eMarketing. This unique program is a reflection of the growth of eCommerce in business-to- consumers sectors, placing emphasis on integrating technology with business management. Moreover, the School of Communications and Theater has introduced a new course entitled Intro to New Media: Neighborhood Narratives. Senior Anne Lipsky says, This is probably the best class I ' ve taken here. We go out to Philadelphia neighborhoods and conduct stories and research based on anything we find interesting. Whether it be a person or an abandoned building, I love it. Temple University knows that in order to be successful, what students learn must be a reflection of today ' s society. And with that understanding in mind. Temple students are getting the best education possible. -Megan R. Smith Classes Studying 19

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Or immerse in an internsFiip I A job where the employer has the option of paying you or not? Some may call it unjust. We just call them internships. Whether for academic credit or minimum wage, internships are the best way for students to try out the career they are seeking before they enter the job market. Temple understands that learning in the classroom, and the application of that knowledge, go hand-in-hand in creating a valuable college experience. As a result, students are able to get job training, network with professionals in their field, and build their resume. Junior Whitney Wideman said, I intern at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in the physical therapy department, and I absolutely love it. Working with patients and building relationships with them convinced me that this is what I want to do and what I have a passion for. Temple University encourages internships, and many of the departments ' curricula even incorporate them. Cumulative GPA requirements differ in each school, but they all require students to keep a journal, receive site evaluations, and write at least one paper during their internship. Students also have the option of seeking internships on their own. Information about internships can be found almost everywhere, from postings in the individual schools and listservs, to websites dedicated to job hunting according to a students ' major, like Photo by: Joseph V. Labolito Internships are an important part of the college experience at Temple. Not only does it give actual experience, it often leads to job placement after graduation. Set so close to the city, Temple students have more internship options than many other schools. monster.com. In addition, the Career Resource Library in the Career Development office offers multiple resource books on internships around the country as well as binders listing internships categorized according to academic majors. But no matter how you find them, internships are a must. My internship gave me the chance to do the construction work on the Ben Franklin Bridge, said senior Chris Evans. As a result of my work, they offered me a position after graduation, so it paid off. And I didn ' t even have to fetch coffee! -Megan R. Smith Internships 21