Temple University is in Philadelphia. Unlike a lot of other students, I don't live in a "college town." Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on the college experience, but that is far from the truth. Going to school in a city has given me so many opportunities, and I've learned a lot about the world around me. I've been forced to develop as a person.
My boyfriend goes to Penn State and the environment there is so different from here. From the girl who has seen both sides but only truly experienced the city college life, here are 5 signs that you go to a city school (and are proud of it).1. Public transportation is unreliable, but you take it anyway.
If I can spend $4 on the subway round-trip, why should I pay $15 for a Lyft or Uber? I usually regret this thought process once I'm waiting for the bus (that is now 30 minutes late), but oh well.
2. "The bus was late" is a valid excuse.
Enough said. I never use this excuse as a lie, but I'm sure some people do because it really is like this.
3. You've learned more about people.
I have met so many different kinds of people while I have been at Temple. You are no longer in a bubble like you were in high school. You are immersed into the city.
4. You want to leave sometimes.
I'm not going to lie and say that I love the city all of the time. Sometimes I need a break, so I leave and take the train out to the suburbs.
