Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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nccmsniDs In the increasingly competitive modem job market internships are considered a foot through the door by many future members of the nation ' s workforce. Temple students are no exception. Both on and off campus. Temple interns are developing valuable skills and contributing to our community. An urban location offers a plethora of opportunities for students. Philadelphia, being one of the largest cities in the world, is a perfect place to intern, whether you ' re pursuing a career in business, politics, communications, education or the arts. Students who are looking to intern here at Temple or within the city should take advantage of the requests Temple offices send to professors and deans of their respective colleges. Temple personnel are always looking for capable, entciprising students to fill their staff positions. Owls, such as senior Tourism and Hotel Management major Candace Amayo, appreciate the opportunities made a ailablc to them through the internship programs. According to Amayo, working at the Office of Special Events, is especially interesting because the university setting calls for additional concerns that may not be addressed otherwise. While the practical aspects of interning are undeniable, what really draws students to intern arc the new and exciting people and experiences you have every day. Senior Sean Fitzpatrick is an intern with America Votes Pennsylvania. He said that even 24 Internships hi leallva living taritoi)

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Left: Journalism major Amanda Garcia catches up on the daily news before class. Center: Students in Honors Law and Society take a break fiom studying. Right: A student at Temple ' s Center City campus takes advantage of the technology offered on campus. wackm nvn ' sy ' k ml Below: Students in an Honors Law and Soci- ety class learn about the affcci ilic American legal system con luive on us on a daily basis. collegiate in this respect: However, there is more to an Owl than meets the eye. Learning is the essence of one ' s college experience. Temple recognizes that in an era of global citizenship, its Owls need to graduate with a well- rounded education. While you may be a journalism major, your General Education Core requires you to take some math and science courses. And fclasses while you may be a Pre-Med student, you still have to fulfill your liberal arts requirements. Taking this idea of a comprehensive education to a new level. Temple has developed a highly successful Intellectual Heritage program where students learn the foundations of Western thought. Discussing Problem solvini in Honors Calculus Photo by: Melissa Pane antiquity, religion, politics, morality, and the development of each into the cultural mindset we have today may possibly be one of the most eye-opening experiences a student can have here at Temple. One only has to be aware of current events to know that we are not operating in a world focused on local and regional awareness. Temple provides its students with understanding of other peoples, nations, cultures, and opinions to begin activating ourselves now as citizens of the world. — By Ma IT E. Coyle Classes 23

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jidtake iheir fipnsing d iailableio calls for Jay.Sem ' f lntcin lups { ivc lU(lviii a i luiiuc l olxain un ilic joh cAjHiuiut ' in their field oj study at pruinineiU locations all over the city. ;hough it was definitely a challenge to juggle an internship, a part-time job, and being a full time student... I got to meet tons of people from all over the country and see how motivated some people really are about being active members of our democracy. An invaluable component to the years one spends in college is branching out from one ' s comfort zone, trying new things, and experiencing what your suiToundings have to offer. Those who participate in the internship programs are undoubtedly taking advantage of the chance to explore previously uncharted territory in their lives. The lasting connections made from their experiences will never be forgotten. - Bv Man- E. Coyle Internships 25