Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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s c u a u D o c aAxX AAyC Aaa ciaaJ:) The Temple University Study Abroad program provides Temple students with a chance to fully immerse themselves in a foreign culture. Far from tourists, students become a part of the culture they choose to visit, studying and living, not only in a foreign place, but also in a foreign language, giving them a view of a different lifestyle not offered by any other type of study. Temple offers semester or year-long programs at their campuses in Rome, Tokyo and London, as well as summer programs to Brazil, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Mexico. Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. LaiiaSti in France Temple ' s crucial in Study Ab raid 101 2b Study Abroad Junior journalism major Lau- ren Hard enjoys a sunny day al Slonchedi c during; her fall Hiifjie er in Londoif: Ens land