Blogs and Stories

Student Blogs

A full list of written blogs where students share what it's like to take classes at Temple, explore Philadelphia, and adjust to life in the U.S. Keywords indicate what the blog is about. Happy reading!

Read the Blogs

Title Keyword
A Sense of Community: Finding Belonging Through Networking Academics, Advice
Adjusting to Life Abroad Advice, Student Activities
Am I Doing Enough on My Study Abroad? Advice
College Life in Philly vs Taiwan Academics
Electrical Engineering Dbmd Student Graduates With Perfect 4.0 Gpa Alumni Stories & Profiles
Embarking on My Study Abroad Adventure: Tackling Visas, Vaccinations, and The Mental Preparation Pre-Arrival
Finals Week and Final Weeks Academics, Advice
Getting My Brand New Life on Track in the US Student Activities, Pre-Arrival
Halloween in the U.S. American Culture
How I Travelled Along the East Coast for a Week Advice, American Culture
How is Studying at Temple University Different? Academics
How to Save Money While Studying Abroad Advice, American Culture
How To Spend Your Money Wisely On Your Study Abroad Advice, Student Activities
Hyojin Park—sogan University, Korea Alumni Stories & Profiles
Living the American Experience American Culture
Orientation Week Survival Guide Advice, Student Activities
Post Spring Break Thoughts American Culture
Study, Work, Life Balance: My Experience of Finding an On-Campus Job Advice
Thank you, US. Goodbye US. Advice, Student Activities
Three Ways to Better Connect with Other Exchange Students Advice, American Culture, Student Activities
Time Flies. You Miss Korea? I Would Say NOT YET American Culture, Advice, Student Activities
To Adapt: An Important Part of Studying Abroad American Culture, Advice, Pre-Arrival
Two Thoughts Worth Thinking About Advice, Academics, Pre-Arrival
What to Expect in your First Week at Temple University Pre-Arrival