Explore stories, tips, and experiences from Temple University international students. Whether you're preparing to study in the United States, curious about life in Philadelphia, or looking for advice on academics or campus resources, these blogs offer firsthand perspectives on what it's like to live and learn here at Temple University.
By William Ferreira
Halloween in the U.S.
Who hasn't heard of "Trick or Treat"? This is the time of year when children and adolescents knock on strangers' doors and ask for candy. That is a classic! And now, after growing up watching it all on television, I'm in the United States, about to celebrate Halloween for the first time... READ MORE
By Michael Ke
Thank you U.S., Goodbye U.S.
For my last post as the Global Programs blogger, I just want to share my final reflection, or some takeaways, with you... We shouldn’t stay at home, doing nothing, and think, “I’ll do it next time.” Every opportunity could be the last one we have in Philadelphia. Explore the world while serendipity welcomes you with open arms. I love my campus life here at Temple and I love my life in the City of Brotherly Love. I do believe I live a marvelous life here because I make every second count. Just do it! ... READ MORE
By Junho Hong
Time Flies. You Miss Korea? I Would Say NOT YET
As you can feel, I had a successful spring break from beginning to end. When I came back to my ‘original’ student life, I reflected on myself a lot, because I’ve already passed half of the journey at Temple. Can you believe it? I can’t. Some people might miss their home country studying abroad, and others might not. If you ask me “Do I miss South Korea?” then I’ll say “No, not yet”. Let me explain why... READ MORE
By Rita Pan
Orientation Week Survival Guide
Being totally new to Temple, I believe that orientation week is what every freshman looks forward to the most. And so was I! Temple University arranges a whole week of events for new incoming students. What's more, as an international student, the Global Programs office also prepares numerous orientation events tailored specifically for international students. I can't wait to share just how much fun it was! ... READ MORE
By Hook Yang
A Sense of Community: Finding Belonging Through Networking
Moving to a new country like the U.S. can be exciting—and overwhelming. For international students, navigating a different culture, language, and lifestyle comes with challenges. So how do we feel more at home, beyond just improving our English? ... READ MORE
By William Ferreira
How to Save Money While Studying Abroad
Every student has their own unique experience while studying abroad. However, the fact is that many times we all have something in common: we don’t have a lot of money to burn, and depending on the country we are from, living abroad can be a really expensive experience. Here are some things I found that we can do to enjoy the experience without spending a lot of money... READ MORE
By Junho Hong
How is Studying at Temple University Different?
Hi, everyone. I’m back again. It’s almost the end of February. Time passes so fast, right? Today’s topic is what I have discovered about Temple’s education system. There are many educational differences between Korea and the United States. I hope today’s blog post is useful and interesting to you. Let’s begin...
