Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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 (From Left to Right): Taking in some FRESH AIR OUTSIDE HIS RESIDENCE HALL, A STUDENT IS ENTHRALLED IN A CAPTIVATING NOVEL. RESIDENTS OF 1300' OECORATE THEIR HALLWAY FOR THE BUILDING'S HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST. PHOTOS BY Rom Devassyand Leah Stoner (Above) Shivani Sheth, Nitish Harid, Christie Francis, Sarah Chaudhry, and Raheela Sultan take a break from their studies to play Pictionary Man in a 1300 STUDY LOUNGE. (Above Middle) Aswathy Thomas and Sherin Koshy park in a campus lot DURING EARLY MORNING HOURS. The- thrill of going to college comes with the opportunity to live on one’s own away from home. Residence Hall Assistants help students ease into this transition by supporting individuals when they need to talk to someone. They also organize many social events to get students together and form a family like bond away from home. “It is my job to make sure the students in my wing are doing alright and being taken care of, said Resident Assistant Karen Bonnano. Students find it easier to meet new people and make new friends when they keep their room doors open as often as possible. Residence Hall communities become a center where students learn and play together, forming lasting friendships and equally special memories. Temple I university is also a major commuter campus, so the Temple experience would not be complete without hearing commuters perspectives of college life. Some students also choose to drive to campus, which can Ik more convenient than taking public transportation. However, driving can result in problems finding available and affordable parking spots on campus. “If you don’t come to campus early enough, you may-spend an extra half hour trying to find a place to park your car!” said Sherin Koshy. Though students have different methods of living and different ways of getting to campus, they all go through the daily hassles and joys that come with college Student Life 25 Photos by Roni Devassy

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np -lord e lights never go down on Temple’s Main Campus, rth Phillv’s diamond in the ruff. Temple Center City is exciting with the constant hustle and bustle of the city. The Health and Science Campus houses a brand new building, and Ambler allows students to experience a more suburban lifestyle with the city close bv. In fall of 2008, Temple changed its required classes from Core to the new General Education, or GenEd, curriculum. In this curriculum, students forge connections between their classroom experiences and Philadelphia experiences. While Temple used to require classes such as Human Biology and Dimensions of Racism, we have now opened our eyes to see our city through the looking glass. We can experience a Race and Diversity course, such as Embodying Pluralism, where Ellen Gerdes, a professor with a forte in Chinese dance, teaches students to reflect on their learned knowledge of cultures and put it into dance. Aside from our new, intriguing courses in and around Philadelphia, Temple Rome and Japan offer lifechanging experiences for those interested in seeing the world. Studying abroad gives students the opportunity to encounter the beautiful sights from all over, like this view of Ireland to the left, taken by sophomore Bill Rennie while studying abroad. Additionally, the Career Center provides the knowledge and support needed to land an internship. Temple academics make it all possible, so where will you go? Becky Kemer 'Speak English!' said the Eaglet. I don't know the meaning of half those long words, and. what's more, 1 don't believe you do either!' - Lewis Carroll Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Ch. 3 Academics | 27