After only two short years at Temple I can definitely say I've had quite the experience here, an experience I never thought I'd have and one that's unique and specific to us students at Temple. After reminiscing on all the unorthodox events that have happened to me while at Temple I came up with this list, WHAT I LEARNED AT TEMPLE U IS...*Spongebob Voice*:
10. How to appreciate free food
We’ve all heard the saying, “free is for me,” but “free food” is arguably the most amazing two words in the English Language. Whether it's the Redbull truck handing out free Redbull, the Italian ice man outside the sac handing out free samples, or free food at some type of event or meeting, free food is always amazing and it tastes ten times better knowing you didn’t have to pay for it.
9. How to manage for two weeks with $5 in your bank account
I know we've all been there opening the PNC app only to find out you have $5 in your bank account, even though you just got paid yesterday, but this happens to me more than ever now that I'm at Temple. Being in the city, there is always something to do and always somewhere to be. The problem with that is that doing things and going places costs money, and I don't know about you, but when that direct deposit hits I feel like a King and my debit card has unlimited swipes on it.
8. How to SEPTA
At first glance riding the bus, or any form of public transportation, might seem interesting, (at least it was for me after growing up in the suburbs all my life) but after awhile riding SEPTA can be one daunting experience. Between the subway dancers, the hobos, and the crazy people its always an interesting time on SEPTA and definitely takes some getting used to.
7. How to make a comeback
I'm sure everyone knows that this past year Temple beat Penn State for the first time since 1941! Go Owls! Being able to see this game and the excitement and energy on campus since is just amazing!
6. How to riot in the streets of North Philly
Everyone remembers labor day weekend 2015. AKA: the weekend of Made in America and the weekend of the Penn State game. Everyone and their mother was out that night partying and rioting through the streets of North Philly. So many crazy things happened that night, from a couch being set on fire to cars being flipped and spray painted. Temple's neighborhood was an absolute mess that weekend!
5.How to avoid the locals
Everyone know Temple's not in the best of neighborhood, but boy does Philly breed something different when it comes to the locals of North Philly. Whether they're asking you for money, screaming across the street to each other, or just acting plain crazy, everyone has learned some tips and tricks how to avoid the awkward run in with the locals who hate Temple students.
4. How to do 9 million things at once
Most of us Temple Owls are really involved in life on campus and being at Temple has definitely taught me how to balance 9 million different things at once. Between classes, homework, exams, work, clubs, and activities, theres a lot going on all the time at Temple and a true owl has to learn how to balance all of this drama at once.
3.How to Club Tech
Now some of you might ask, "what is Club Tech? That sounds awesome!" To a Temple student "Club Tech" is just another term for the dreaded tech center. I know we've all been there, had one of those long sleepless nights slaving over a computer screen at club tech trying to stay awake long enough to finish that ten page paper that you started the night before it was due.
2. How to have a mental breakdown on the daily
Between all the sleepless nights at the tech, the countless hours of class and the limitless amount of homework, sometimes it just gets to you. Some of us more than others. I can't tell you how many times in this semester already (it's only been about a week,) my roommate and I come home and complain about our days and the crazy drama that happened that day. Nine times out of ten we are just being overdramatic, but still, college is a lot of hard work and puts a lot of stress on you. I'm sure I'm not the only one that by the end of a rough day just wants a glass of wine to relax.
1. And Most Importantly, How to TU Turn Up
As we all know, Temple is known for its parties, and I must say there's nothing like going out for Thirsty Thursday to a ratchet party on Gratz with all of your friends. Although I'm not a huge partier, I must say some of my best, and worst, memories at Temple occurred at some ratchet party in North Philly and I wouldn't have it any other way.
