In Our Global Village: Our Temple World

Table of Contents About Us…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 3 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 4 TU………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 5 Student Support…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Pages 6-7 Financial Support………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pages 8-9 Jobs and Majors…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 10 Sports and Entertainment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 11 Social Life………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 12 Food…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 13-14 International Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 15-16 Technology………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Pages 17-18 Security……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Pages 19-20 Transportation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Pages 21-22 Community Involvement……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Pages 23-24 City Life……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Page 25-26 Closing……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...Page 27 References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..Page 28

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About Us This book was written especially for you by past middle and high school students like yourselves! Just over 3 months ago I started teaching my first college class. I was excited to find 12 of the finest Temple University students and future teachers who were eager to learn. Over the next few months we shared and learned together, and had a chance to write this book for you.

Shira Woolf Cohen, Instructor About IOGV: In Our Global Village is an international service learning project and partnership between CBK Associates and What Kids Can Do to promote global literacy and understanding. Many thanks to the Shinnyo-En Foundation for generous financial support toward minigrants provided to participating schools.

Student Authors Back row:Yekaterina Chinikaylo, Briana McCoy, Alexander Kacala, Meredith Burton, Luis Lopez, Aaron Nearn Front row: Nikki Schweinfurth, Tuyen Truong, Amanda Gramlich, Julianne Cavanaugh, Carmella Watson, Priscilla Gooden

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Introduction Welcome to our global village, Temple University.

We are located within the United States, within Pennsylvania, within Philadelphia, within North Philadelphia. A university is a school for higher learning where you can earn a degree in a certain area, but you must complete high school before going to a university. Once you earn the degree, you are eligible to work in that profession.

Our campus is located on North Broad Street between Montgomery Avenue and West Diamond Street. We live within the city. Many students do not live on campus so they take the subway, train, trolley, drive, or ride their bikes to school. We offer many majors at Temple and we are only 11 out of the about 25,000 students who attend this school. There are many fun things to do at our school including: city life, extracurricular activities, international programs, diversity among students, and so much more.

As you read on, you will be learning more about our Global Village. Thank you for taking your time to read our book and become familiar with our lives. We hope to one day read the book on your Global Village, too!

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TU TU is the university that represents diversity. In the beginning Dr. Russell Conwell developed a night school program for emerging young men. The night school was in his community, in Philadelphia, founded in 1884, and thus “Temple,” was founded. Through his leadership and educational expertise many men came to attend “Temple,” in the basement of our Baptist Temple. From this, in 1907 it became known as Temple University and we are recognized as a world class institution. The traditions that our university was founded on still lives today because we are now celebrating our 125th anniversary.

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Student Support “You are Not Alone!”

When you first start college one thing that changes is that you are more independent. An important thing to remember is that although you will be more on your own, "You are not alone!" Academic support is real big here at Temple University and in any college in general. When you are in grade school you are babied a lot through it. One thing you will realize once you step away from high school is that you will need to learn how to do things by yourself. The thought of that really scares you, but you shouldn't be scared, because, "You are not alone!"

All of us would love to graduate from college one day and become suc© Temple.edu cessful in life. In order to do this you need to start to do things on your own.

College is one way to help you accomplish this. You should not feel that you are alone here at temple, because we get a lot of help. The first thing that is really helpful is that we are all in different majors and we can all get individual help. In your schools, you guys have counselors that help you when you have problems and help you to graduate. In Temple we have what we call, "Advisors." They help us graduate by getting us to stay on track with our grades and all other requirements for graduating. So remember like I said before "You are not alone!"

Also, when it comes to help with other problems we have counselors here at Temple located in Sullivan Hall that helps us deal with stress and other issues that we may come into. Our teachers here are called professors, and just like you they help us a lot. You guys usually stay after school to get help, well we don't. Here in Temple our teachers have what we call "office hours." They have their own office where they give us certain times where we can meet up with them to. They are usually available a few times and hours a week. This is good and helpful because it contributes to better communicate with our teachers and we also get one on one help. So now you're a little more convinced that "You are not alone!"

To add on there is a lot of help available for your academics needs. This help comes in the form of many different helpful programs and resources that we have here at Temple. Does it sound familiar? The same way you guys get tutored we get tutored too.

We have a Writing center where they help us with our essays, a Math and Science Resource Center (MSRC) where they tutor us with math and science, an academic support programs that help you from the summer before you start college until the end called the Russell Conwell Center, which is dived into three components called Act 101, ESC, and SSS.

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We also have computer services, online services, a big library with thousands of books, well equipped with computers, and other tutoring services that help you succeed here in Temple. These things are important and make sure that you are doing well in school academically. When it comes to your academics and when you are struggling with school work, "You are not alone!"

If you like to get involved, we do too here at Temple. We have a lot of programs that help us make our school better. In your school you have student government and other groups and we do too! Here at Temple we have Temple Student Government, Career Development Services to help you find a job when you graduate, Disability and Resource Services (this is just like learning disabilities in your school), and Campus Recreations which has a gym, a pool and other fun thing that will keep you busy. We also have bus services that help us get to school similar to how you guys get bus passes to get to school. Oh, I can’t forget that we have Student Health Services, which is like a mini hospital and is like the nurses office, but bigger because we have over 30,000 students here at Temple. This is important and shows that Temple does not just leave you in the dark so you already know, "You are not alone!"

One more big difference here in college is that you actually have a choice of living here on campus. This is called on-campus housing. We call the place where you live at dormitories. This is helpful to a lot of people in college because they do not have to worry about traveling far to school. The fact that they live on their college campus is helpful to them. The way it works is that you live with a roommate and you get a bed, desk, closet, bathroom, and cable. This is very helpful for out of state students. So when it comes to living here in college, "You are not alone!" Finally do not think I forgot we all have to eat. Here at Temple we have dining services which is like your school cafeteria but even better. They serve four meals in a day. There are also lots of restaurants to eat at here at Temple. So Temple does not leave you starve and like I said before even when it comes to food, "You are not alone!"

Now I hope that you guys really get more excited about going to college or even coming here to Temple. A lot of support and help is available and I hope I have proven this to you now. College is real fun and exciting and everyone knows that in order to be successful in life you need a job and in order to get a good job college might be for you. Remember one important thing, when you go to any college and especially here at Temple University‌You are not alone!

I am Luis Lopez and I am a junior here at Temple University. I am an elementary education major who plans to teach the third and the fourth grade. I was born and raised in North Philadelphia and I am full Puerto Rican. I am going to college because I want to have a better and successful life. I really hope that after reading my story you are not afraid of college anymore and will want to experience college. ~Luis Lopez

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Financial Support Don’t Let the Cost of Education be a Deterrent Help is Available Your college education is probably the biggest investment you will ever make. Many students who consider going to college worry about how they are going to pay for it. Rest assured that financial help is available. There are several resources that will help fund your college education.

Upon admissions to Temple University, Temple will offer you a financial aid package consisting of grants, loans, and federal work-study assistance Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA You can complete this application on-line and it covers the Federal Pell grant, Pennsylvania State Grant (for PA residents), Temple University Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins loan and Federal Work-Study. Your parents will have to help you in completing this application process.

Temple also offers scholarships to new freshmen. You do not have to apply for them. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions selects the recipients based on the credentials that you submit with your application for admission. If you apply to Temple by March 1st, you have the best opportunity to be selected. Scholarships are also offered for students with disabilities and they can be found on the Disability Resources and Services website.

Sometimes, financial aid sources don’t cover all of the cost for education. This is where Alternative Loan Programs come in. There are various banks, lenders, who offer loans for higher education.

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Undergraduate students are considered full-time when you take between 12-17 semester hours (4 to 6 classes). The tuition price for a full-time student is approximately $12,000 per year for Pennsylvania residents and $21,000 per year for out-of-state residents. This does not include housing or mean plans.

As you can see, it is cheaper if you attend a University that is located in the state in which you live.

Helpful Hints The financial aid process can be complicated, but there are some ways to make it easier on you and your parents. The secret is organization: Be thorough. Read the instructions carefully Obtain the forms and file them as soon as possible.

Keep a calendar, apply each year, know your deadlines.

Keep copies of each document you sign, including tax forms.

Speak the language. Keep a list of the programs for which you have applied Read and respond. Read any information you receive about your application, awards, and disbursement procedures. If you are asked for additional information, respond promptly.

Ask for help. If you have questions or concerns about the financial aid process, contact the Student Financial Services Office at (215) 204-2244. You may make an appointment to meet with a Financial Counselor by calling (215) 204-3520.

My name is Carmella and I am a Temple employee. My tuition, along with the tuition of my two daughters who attend, is completely free because I work for the University. My daughters live on campus and the available financial-aid/scholarships have been a major help in covering the non-tuition cost such as housing, meals and books. ~Carmella Watson

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Jobs/Majors What do you want to be when you grow up? A dentist? Maybe a teacher? Or how about an artist, doctor, personal trainer or owning your own business? No matter what your dream is, Temple University offers a variety of majors for you to choose from. From the College of Education to the Fox School of Business, the College of Health Professions, College of Science or the Boyer College of Music and Dance, Temple has something for everyone. Want to continue your education after graduation without leaving the city? Temple also offers continuing education programs in the schools of Dentistry, Law, and Pharmacy. Main campus is not the only place you can take classes either. Temple has a campus at Ambler, which is just outside the city, and right down the street lays the Tyler School of Art right in the heart of center city. Temple also has overseas locations that allow all students to apply no matter what major you are in! So whether you want to be a business entrepreneur or a gym teacher, take classes at main campus or overseas, Temple University has so much to offer!

Jobs are also abundant in the city. Whether you need a job to pay for school or just enjoy keeping busy, Temple offers both on and off campus job opportunities. Work-study is a program that can be applied for and usually allows you to work around 15-20 hours a week. You can make up to $500 a semester through work-study: that’s an extra $1000 a year! If you are looking to work more than that however, restaurants, bakeries, retain stores and many other places throughout the city employ college students. Many of these employers post their job openings on Craigslist and are willing to work around your school schedule. Internships, some may even be paid, are also available throughout the city for students who would like to or need to get experience before they graduate. So whether you choose to stay on campus or venture into the city, take on a part time job or work multiple jobs, try something completely new or take on an internship, Temple University and the city of Philadelphia provide something for everyone!

My name is Nikki Schweinfurth and I am currently a senior at Temple. Temple and the city of Philadelphia have provided me with many jobs throughout my 4 years. I’ve worked at a gym, a tanning salon, and even a pet store and cannot wait to begin my full time job as an elementary school teacher! ~Nikki Schweinfurth

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Entertainment & Sports MCPB is a Temple University student organization dedicated to planning and executing events for the student body on Main Campus. MCPB plans on-campus events including concerts and lectures; University events including Homecoming and Spring Fling; and off-campus events including trips to Broadway, NYC and other popular, out-of-state destinations. Students also have access to the Howard Gittis Student Center which is equipped with The Reel Cinema, showing all current movies and game room filled with arcade games, pool tables, ping pong, air hockey, etc.

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Baseball Basketball Crew Cross Country Football Golf Gymnastics Soccer Tennis Track & Field

Basketball Badminton Bowling Crew Cycling Cricket Cross Country Equestrian Fencing Fencing Field Hockey Gymnastics Field Hockey Handball Ice Hockey Gymnastics Rock Climbing Karate Lacrosse Lacrosse (M&W) Power lifting Soccer Paintball Roller Hockey Softball Swimming Rugby (M&W) Tennis Snowboarding Tennis Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball (M&W) With the help of such programs as MCPB as well as a diverse student body, Temple University offers many activities for students to participate in. For those who strive to continue an athletic career we at Temple also offer organized sport programs. Furthermore those who look to just play sports in the off time, still have the option of joining the sports clubs. Therefore in our local community of Temple University, we have many different areas to engage in when it comes to student involvement.

Hello, my name is Aaron E. Nearn. I am a 4th year student here at Temple University majoring in Education. My interest include fashion design, sports and music. I enjoy all the experiences and programs the school has to offer and I'm very sure you will as well. ~Aaron Nearn

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Social Life What ‘s it all about ?

Social life, includes campus life, campus activities ,college financial aid , student housing and study skills. Social life is an important part of the university experience. College dormitories, now often co-ed ,may operate as independent communities . College athletic rivalries bring students together under one cause to beat the other school . Fraternities (for men) and sororities (for women) are special clubs of college students.

These organizations may provide housing for their members , hold dances and social events and Š Temple.edu frequently have initiation procedures . College sports can be big business for the institutions concerned ,especially in football and basketball . Culture colleges act as cultural and entertainment centers ,providing everything from art shows and ballets to film and theater festivals .Life on a college campus can be vital . Others take the college experience quite seriously. Go out there ,get involved in a club , join an organization , go to concerts or even start our club of your own if you want .

My name is Tuyen Truong. I am a from South Philly. At Temple I am majoring in AOD— Adult and Organizational Development. ~Tuyen Troung

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Food There is one thing that is pretty universal when it comes to surviving the busy life of a Temple Student, food. Everyone eats, no matter where you live or how old you are. It is one thing that you are sure to have in common with every single person you meet. Not only is it a great conversation starter but it is also a fantastic social activity. The long lines at the pizza places and the Chinese restaurants say it all. Though, one of the most popular places on campus is the food court near Anderson Hall. It offers many great options including pasta, Vietnamese, and almost any kind of pizza you can dream off. Are you new to the university? Perhaps making a pit stop at the Johnson and Hardwick cafeteria can help boost your social life. This is one of the hot spots for new freshman and returning sophomores. Don't worry; you can use your meal plan. The meal plan is a prepaid meal counter that is put on your Temple I.D card. You can customize your meal plan to as many meals a week as you like. The bill gets added to your tuition and you get some Diamond Dollars also.

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If you're looking to experiment with your taste buds you can take a stroll around to one of the dozens of food trucks. Each one is a unique and completely different experience. How does a drink and food sound? Try Maxi's, a bar and eatery located on Liacouras Walk. Just make sure you don't forget your I.D. You can use your Diamond Dollars at all most any location on or around Temple. Each student usually starts the year with about $150, and can add money at any time. How about something more‌ relaxing? Tea Country, a tea cafÊ located under the Edge on 15th street, is just the escape. Enjoy a cup of loose leaf tea and a plate of baked ziti, while using the free wireless internet to check out what your friends are writing in their blogs. Hot day? There is a Rita's one block from campus on Cecil B. Moore Street. Grab a cone and take on the heat with some flavor. The list is endless, with over 40 trucks, food courts, vendors and restaurants, you can't go wrong. Just keep in mind, all that delicious food has to be paid for. After surveying 30 random students, on Temple's campus, the price tag on food for a week came out to be an average of $120 a week. That is over $400 a month! Perhaps that explains why the majority of the students have at least a part time job.

I am a senior, so this is my last year at Temple University. I'm excited to start my career, but I am very nervous about leaving my second home. I was born in Russia, and moved to Pennsylvania in 1992. The thing I enjoy most is eating and I will really miss the food around here. ~Yekaterina Chinikaylo

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International Studies Is pizza your favorite food? Piping hot cheese melted over thick tomato sauce covered crust. Or maybe you enjoy sushi? Rolls of rice and seaweed that wrap around crab, cucumbers, and other Japanese delights. Well, get ready to travel because we are leaving the USA. Spain

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Most people usually link Temple University with the city of Philadelphia. The culture of Temple and that of the city of Brotherly Love are held together by strong bonds. However, Temple University’s ideals on higher education stretch far past the main campus in North Philadelphia. They stretch to the beautiful piazza’s of Rome where Temple students tour ancient ruins, sketching their findings, to the streets of Tokyo, where Japanese students work side by side with American students with the same goal in mind. While Philadelphia is the strong definition needed to define Temple University, the diversity and strength of Temple’s satellite campuses abroad paint a vivid tapestry that strengthen the educational views the university calls its own.

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At Temple University Japan, 3,150 students from over 40 counJapan tries make the student body while there is a faculty of 173. One advantage to this diverse setting is that 60% of the students are Japanese. This paves way for a unique experience where American Temple students have the chance to work side by side with a different culture. Temple University Japan is the oldest and largest foreign university in that country.

Temple University Rome lies in the beautiful Villa Caproni that overlooks the Tiber River. The campus is a few blocks away from the famous Piazza del Popolo (Piazza of the People) which stands as the Š Temple.edu gateway to such other famous landmarks as the Spanish Steps, Borghese Gardens, and Pantheon. These landmarks are where gladiators and famous ancient Romans once stood. Established in 1966, the campus houses the largest English library in the city of Rome. Many important programs to the campus include art history, classics, and the intense and mandatory study of Italian.

If neither of Temple University’s satellite campus entice your traveling taste buds, don’t worry! Temple offers programs in 14 other countries such as Brazil, Germany, India, Mexico, and many others!

Alexander Kacala first attended West Chester University. After spending a semester abroad at Temple Rome, he moved into the city of Philadelphia and transferred to Temple University where he now majors in Elementary and Special Education . Currently, he works as a teaching assistant at Wallingford Elementary School, the school he attended as a child. He has traveled to 12 countries and hopes to visit more in the future! ~ Alexander Kacala

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Technology TECHNOLOGY is Hot, Here at Temple!

Temple University is and has been at the cutting edge of technology for a very long time. Temple’s campus is equipped with more than sufficient means to accommodate every technologically need of their student body. You cannot discuss technology at Temple without first examining the award-winning computer facility known as the Tech Center.

The Tech center short for Teaching, Education, Collaboration, and Help, is located on Temple’s main campus (12th Street and Montgomery) and it is easily accessible to all students.

The tech center is opened twenty-four hours a day Sunday through Friday and for several hours on Saturday. As a college student this type of convenience is greatly appreciated for the completion of course work or for private endeavors and pleasures. The tech center also has the very popular Starbucks located on the ground floor. It definitely fuels many of the students and staff throughout their school day. The tech center is the most visited and popular student computer facility on campus.

The tech centers resources include, but are not limited to: *Approximately 600 computers *Labs equipped with devices used for video editing, graphic design, and software development *Several quiet study lounges *Booths that are sufficient for recording podcasts, verbal narrations, and other forms of individualistic recording centers *Internet lounge *Wireless loaner laptops *Computer Services Help Desk

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If the tech center is have a very busy day and no computers are available, don’t lose hope. There are other computers all around campus. These computers can be found in several respected schools and colleges on Temple’s campus. A general computer lab is also accessible in most of the dormitory buildings. There are also the laptops available for loan at Tuttleman Learning Center for usage on campus or at home.

The Tech center is definitely not the only place with the latest technology, so are Temple’s classroom. Temple has embarked on a journey with SMART classrooms. On Temple’s main campus there are over 350 SMART classrooms. Classroom technology makes the classroom more interesting. You no longer have to sit through long boring lectures where the professors’ just talks and you fight falling asleep and snoring. Professors have the ability to use multimedia. SMART classrooms are equipped with, but are not limited to: *A permanently installed podium equipped with a: -Desktop computer with Internet access and a monitor -Document camera -VCR and/or DVD player -CD player -Touch-screen control of all media and room darkening -Patch panel for external devices such as a laptop *A remotely controlled projection screen *A slide projector (where there is an existing projection booth at the rear of the room) *A ceiling or booth-mounted hi-lumen video/data projector *A distributed audio system controlled from the touch screen remote panel *Theater, podium, and cabinet lighting *Electronic whiteboard and/or whiteboard *Security system *“Hot Line” phone to call for assistance Technology advances everyday in society and Temple definitely has been keeping up with the hottest and latest technology trends. With a growing student body and hopes for a successful future Temple continues to expand and upgrade their availability and accessibility to technology for their students. Technology at Temple keeps getting better and better.

Hello there reader, my name is Priscilla Gooden and I’m a junior here at Temple in the school of education.

I’m from New York, but Philadelphia is definitely home during the school year. I want to be a teacher and I have gained so much experience working for a non-profit organization off-campus called ESF Dream Camp at Girard College. I just love working with children and helping them with everything in their life. I can’t wait to go into senior year and be one step closer to being a teacher. ~Priscilla Gooden

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Security Coming into a big city alone can be scary! Temple University does everything that they can to ease those nerves. Our campus wants everyone to feel safe and secure while walking from class to class or even living on your own for the first time in our lives. Our police force and security officers do a wonderful job of protecting our school to make us feel more comfortable.

Temple University has the state of Pennsylvania’s 2nd largest police force, with only the Philadelphia force being larger. Police patrol our streets on Foot, Bicycles, and in Cars, which makes their relationship more intimate with the students. Our force is always only a quick call away from any problem that arises for us.

Walking home from class or the library late at night and you think that someone is following you?

Temple University has two different methods to keep pedestrians safe in a situation like this. The Owl Loop is a free shuttle service that navigates the campus from Dusk till Dawn in order to keep us from walking alone. Second, our “Code Blue,� systems are security booths containing a red button to be pressed whenever a student feels in danger. These are directly connected to the Temple station and police will be sent immediately.

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Everyone is administered a Temple Identification Card upon their arrival at school. The university requires IDs to be carried at all times and shown upon entry to every building. In the entryway of every academic building sits a security guard who checks the identification cards of every person. In the residence halls, students hand their IDs to a guard to be swiped. In order to have a guest, the security guard must be handed picture identification along with your Temple ID, and will hold it for the duration of your stay. Safety in Temple buildings is a top priority of those on campus.

Coming to college, being in a big city, and living on your own can all be very nerve-wracking. Temple University helps ease those nerves a bit by implementing strong security devices throughout campus. Faculty, Staff, and the Temple Police Force make the safety of students a top priority and do not take it lightly! It is a relief to know that security, one thing of many to consider when choosing a school, can be checked off of your list!

My name is Amanda Gramlich and I am a Senior, majoring in Elementary/Special Education here at Temple University. Coming to Temple at 18 years old and living on my own for the first time, safety was never a big concern of mine. That was because I felt secure everywhere that I went, with the many safety measures that the Campus puts in place. Temple is a place that makes their students the top priority, everything from their education to their safety! ~Amanda Gramlich

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Transportation I look outside the front door of my apartment building and reluctantly push the door open. The crisp cool autumn air brushes through my hair as I button my coat and fluff up my furry scarf. I walk towards the subway to take the ride to school as I do every day. Passing over a crosswalk, I see a SEPTA bus stop to open their doors to a few eager pedestrians who are excited to get out of the cold weather. SEPTA stands for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; they run buses, subways, trains, and trolleys throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Thousands of Temple students who do not live on campus decide to use SEPTA instead of driving to school; some do not drive because it is too expensive, or they just do not want their car in the city because they are afraid it will get damaged. I finally see the SEPTA subway stop and reach into my pocket to fish for a token to get onto the subway. I can buy 5 tokens for $7.25; much cheaper than filling my car up with gas!

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Walking down the stairs I hear the brakes of the subway and begin to run in order to make the train. The meter beeps as I put my token in and push through the turnstile. Jumping down the stairs, I just make it onto the train and push my way through the people who are already on it; the train is crowded and there are no seats left. This does not surprise me as there are 325 million people who use SEPTA each year with only 343 subway trains in operation. I look around at the orange seats and advertisements posted on the train. There is a girl sitting and bobbing her head to the music in her iPod, a man in a suit reading the newspaper, and a little boy with a backpack on holding his mothers hand. There are many different types of people who ride the subway everyday. The brakes screech in my ears as I am shoved off balance by the stopping of the train, I grab the cold metal bar above my head so that I do not fall over.

“NEXT STOP TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, CECIL B. MOORE” the animated voice says over my head as I make my way to an exit door. I wonder to myself if the subway was the same as today when they first built it in 1964, and I cannot believe that it has grown to be the fifth largest public transportation system in the United States while employing over 9,000 people! Walking up the stairs I see Temple’s campus and smile as I look at the traffic at the stoplight. I am glad that I have SEPTA to help get me to school without the hassles of driving, traffic, and parking in the busy city.

I am in my 4th year in college, and transferred from the University of Tampa. I am an Elementary/Special Education major and I hope to go to a Spanish speaking country to work. I love to live in Philly and I’m glad you are reading about our Global Village! ~Meredith Burton

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Community Involvement: Do you want to get involved in the community around you?

Well, Temple University is the perfect place for you to get involved. Temple offers a range of opportunities regardless of your personal interest or college major. If you are someone who is interested in helping with homeless or elderly, Temple is the place for you. Interested in helping with gay or lesbian issues or Women’s civil rights, Temple is the place for you. History or art is a topic you enjoy, the African-American or Art Museum of Philadelphia has a direct affiliation with Temple, providing you the link to get involved. Environmental issues or working with nature is your interest, and then Temple is the place for you. Habitat for Humanity is a program that is offered to Temple students. Do you believe that peace and justice can be achieved? Then Temple is linked with an organization that focuses on this issue and it is the place for you. Temple provides a number of opportunities for you to work with children of all ages. Here is a brief glimpse of programs offered at Temple for students like you to get involved: AmeriCorps Jumpstart Philadelphia, Temple University Upward Bound, S.P.A.R.K, and H.A.N.D.S.

AmeriCorps Jumpstart Philadelphia at Temple University: • Works with children from five schools in the immediate area, and is based out of the College of Education at Temple University (CITE Department).

• Jumpstart Philadelphia hires, trains, and supports highly motivated college students (Corps members) to serve as part-time AmeriCorps members, working individually with preschool children to build skills crucial to school success.

• Jumpstart works toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed • At Jumpstart Philadelphia, we engage 60 corps members to each commit over 300 hours of community service to North Philadelphia. Just our site offers over 18,000 hours

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Temple University Upward Bound Temple University’s Upward Bound (UB) and Math Science Upward Bound Programs (MSUB) are comprehensive programs developed to enhance the academic skills and preparation of talented high school students who have an interest in going to college. MSUB provides students with academic support and hands-on science and math experience and exploration, as well as assists students in the college preparation, identification, and application process. UB offers the same fundamental services, but covers all majors, with a focus on non-math or science majors. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the programs provide a 6-week summer residential program on the campus of Temple University, and an after school and Saturday Program during the academic year. Once students are selected to participate, they may continue to participate until their high school graduation.

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S.P.A.R.K (Students Promoting Academic Readiness in Kids) The mission of S.P.A.R.K is to provide a variety of programs, some of which are professional develpment, experiential education, and community service, in order to equip Temple students with an interest in children with the skills, experience, and knowledge to improve our community.

• H.A.N.D.S (Having Ambition N' Devotion for Service) This organization was built on the promise of having a community service event every weekend, giving anyone the chance to give back. And there is no limit to the type of service they do.

Example: Big Projects: HANDS of the World Playground Hello, my name is Briana McCoy and I am a junior in the College of Education. I plan to teach in the inner city for two years and then become a principal. I love Temple University because it is a place where endless opportunities are offered to me whether it is building a relationship with professors, meeting people from other parts of the world, or getting involved in the community.

If you come to Temple, you too will be opened to this experience.

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City Life The city of Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was even the nation’s capital back in 1774. Because of its’ past, there are numerous historical attractions located in Philadelphia. The Constitution Center is the only museum dedicated to the document that our nation has followed since its’ birth. A life size replica of the actual signing of the Constitution can be found in the center, where bronzed figures of the signers can be seen including Philadelphia’s unofficial mascot, Benjamin Franklin. An iconic symbol of America such as the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross’s home also call Philadelphia home.

One of the most unique attributes of Philadelphia is its’ dedication to the arts. There are close to 3,000 murals covering the city’s walls which depict the culture and people of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a beautiful building filled with artwork from around the world however it might may be better known for its’ infamous role in the movie Rocky. Right in the heart of Philadelphia runs the Avenue of the Arts where numerous theatres can be found featuring shows and musicals straight from Broadway. Music is also pumping through the city at all times. Whether it is local bands playing for tips on the streets or a musical guest performing at concert halls such as the Electric Factory or Kimmel Center, there is no stop to the soundtrack of Philadelphia. © www.philadelphia-reflections.com

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There are certain places which visually define Philadelphia. City Hall can be found in the center of the city. The building is an example of classic beauty with Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn standing proudly top. Not far from City Hall rests Love Park, a popular place to relax and take in Philadelphia. The park’s message coincides with Philadelphia’s alias, “The City of Brotherly Love.” Rittenhouse Square is also a beautiful outdoor park where residents can be found jogging or walking their dogs.

A trip to Philadelphia is not complete until an infamous Philly cheese steak is eaten. The ongoing rivalry between cheese steak shops, Geno’s and Pat’s creates the most buzz but restaurants all over the city compete to be known as the best. Overall, the food in Philadelphia is amazing. Whether you decide to dine out at one of the city’s exceptional restaurants or pick up something at Reading Terminal Market, your appetite is sure to be satisfied.

My name is Julianne Cavanaugh and I'm a junior at Temple University. Philadelphia is completely different from my hometown, Worcester, Massachusetts. The city offers so much to do that your interests are sure to be satisfied! Everything from shopping to sports to beautiful scenery is available right outside your door in the city of Philadelphia. ~Julianne Cavanaugh

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Closing We hope you, the reader, have enjoyed this glimpse into our own global village here at Temple University in Philadelphia. Every day at Temple is a new one filled with diverse, unique, and challenging experiences. Those experiences make us all better students, but more importantly, better citizens.

Take a chance and find out what Temple University has to offer you!!

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References Resources for Further Information on Temple University www.temple.edu – The official Temple University website. www.colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college/items/3371 - Read here why Temple is considered one of the best universities in the United States. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_University - Temple Universities’ Wikipedia website. www.temple.edu/undergrad/admissions_flash/ - Visit here and take a VIRTUAL tour of Temple’s main campus!!!

Resources for Further Information on Higher Education www.collegeboard.com/ - A must see website for SAT and ACT test planning and scheduling. www.educationplanner.org – Includes helpful information for researching careers, choosing a college, and applying online to those colleges you are interested in. www.gocollege.com/ -One of the oldest and most trusted resources to guide you on how to pay for and be happy in college. www.going2college.org – Will help you explore different schools and teach you on the application process. www.fafsa.ed.gov – U.S. Department of Education website that students may use to gain access to government money that can finance your college education. www.finaid.org – This website will help you learn everything you need to know about paying for school. www.mapping-you-future.org – Another great site. www.number2.com – Great free SAT and ACT test prep website. www.princetonreview.com – Learn about the colleges that you are interested and how they rank amongst all the

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