"The owl of the night makes the eagle of the day."
-Russel Conwell, Temple University's founder
Temple University has an endless amount of reasons why it holds a special place in all of our hearts. Here are just nine reasons why we are all proud to call ourselves Temple Owls, and nine reasons why you should too.
1. You would live in Philly!
There is no way you could ever complain that you are bored with Center City located less than 2 miles away. There you could find the best shops, food and entertainment at all hours of the day. There are endless opportunities and such a variety of things to do, boredom is never an option!
2. Speaking of variety...
Temple University is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation! There are people from just over 100 countries that are in our current student body. So pay attention in class, you may learn some things from people you never would have encountered from countries you may have never even heard of.
Temple gives us plenty of chances to explore the world and study abroad. Temple has campuses in Rome, Japan and Spain to study for either the entire semester or six weeks during the summer. This would be a chance to take new classes, meet new friends, and create timeless memories.
4. Finding your home.
There are over 300 clubs on campus, so you can always find where you truly belong. From Greek life, to student government, volunteering and just recreational purposes, you will find a club (or like four) that will make you feel right at home.
Attending Temple comes with attending games, lots and lots of games. Waking up on a Saturday morning, painting the Temple T on your face and rooting for our owls at the Linc are some irreplaceable memories. Also, with our basketball team being ranked fifth in all time wins, and head coach Fran Dunphy named the American Athletic Conference coach of the year for the 2014-2015 season, how could you not want to walk to the Liacouras Center to support? There is no better feeling in chanting "I believe that we have won" after a game, because we will #AlwaysBelieve!
5. To get an amazing education.
How could I almost forget the most important part of college (obviously), the actual education! Our business school is one of the best, actually in the top 15% of best business schools in 2015 according to US News. Also, Temple's School of Medicine successfully removed the HIV virus from cultured human cells, the first ever to do so. In 2012, the Tyler School of Art was ranked No. 13 in the nation. So whether you are in Fox, CST, Tyler, or everything in between, Temple is nationally competitive, and remains on top academically.
6. Be a part of tradition.
With Temple being over 125 years old, tradition is everywhere. From the famous Temple "T" the owl, our alma mater, the cherry crusade, acres of diamonds, and homecoming, Temple continues its traditions throughout the years and you will become a part of it!
Going off reason two, you will meet your closest friends while at Temple. Whether it is hanging out on Beury beach, living at the tech during finals week, trying to get on a cardio machine at IBC, getting late night pizza at Philly Style/Maxi's/City View, waiting for free Dunkin' in that long line after an Eagles win, or coming home from a night out, you will create the most priceless, funniest and best memories that could not happen elsewhere besides Temple University!
9. Become a member of a huge alumni association.
Upon graduating, you become a member of TUAA with over 80,000 living alumni represented in over 143 countries and all 50 states. So no matter where you end up in life, a Temple Owl is nearby. Once a Temple Owl, always a Temple Owl!
