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Temple University Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses have been leading Temple's international initiatives for over sixty years, promoting globalization as one of Temple's core values. Through its academic and co-curricular programs, Temple’s programs aim to offer a variety of opportunities for students from all majors and interests to integrate a global perspective into their academic trajecto...
Temple University Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses have been leading Temple's international initiatives for over sixty years, promoting globalization as one of Temple's core values. Through its academic and co-curricular programs, Temple’s programs aim to offer a variety of opportunities for students from all majors and interests to integrate a global perspective into their academic trajectory. Working with over 300 colleges and universities throughout the U.S., our mission is to provide access to quality study abroad opportunities which encourage student development, engage with the local community, and adhere to the highest health, safety and security standards. Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is the oldest and largest foreign university in Japan. Founded in 1982, TUJ ha...
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Enriching experience
August 29, 2018by: Heather Steckler - United StatesProgram: Temple University Rome: Semester/Academic Year ProgramAcademics: Temple University Rome has a large selection of course offerings, especially for those interested in studying art or art history. During my time in Rome, I had some of the best professors I’ve encountered in my academic career. The professors were truly experts and went out of their way to share everything they knew about their field and the city of Rome Living situation: I chose to live in the student housing during my time in Rome, which was located at the Residence Candia. I found that the residence was in a safe neighborhood a reasonable distance from school (30 min walking, 10 min by bus). All of the rooms are different- some better than others, but overall the housing facility had everything necessary and was a good way to meet other students. Cultural immersion: (pre arranged activities, etc) I really appreciated all of the steps Temple Rome staff took to offer us as many opportunities as possible for cultural immersion. Most classes involve a trip to somewhere in Italy as well as many regular class excursions around Rome. The program puts together extracurricular trips and activities such as cooking classes, dance lessons, a trip into the countryside, etc. There are also volunteer opportunities for tutoring in italian high schools (a unique and rewarding experience), soup kitchens, etc. Administration: The application process was very smooth and the study abroad office was always helpful if I was uncertain on any steps. From my experience, the administration at Temple Rome are incredibly helpful people that really care about the students. Health and safety: Staff clearly communicate with the students about health and safety concerns and what resources are available to them. I got quite sick while abroad and the staff at TU Rome was able to help me with the steps to make an appointment. Community: Temple Rome does a good job of building a lively community at campus, and as the semester continues campus begins to feel like home.
Life changing experience!
August 29, 2018by: Heather Steckler - United StatesProgram: Temple University, Japan Campus: Semester/Year ProgramAcademics: TUJ is a degree-granting institution so there are a very wide selection of courses available to students to take during any semester. My professors were incredibly knowledgeable on their area of study and on Japan. I found that the upper level art courses I took allowed a lot of independence but also offered us an incredible amount of resources around Tokyo. I also took a beginner Japanese course specifically for study abroad students and found it to be incredibly helpful and the cultural activities that were part of the course were enriching experiences I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. Living situation: TUJ offers student dorms that are about a 50 minute commute to campus (which is quite reasonable for a city as large as tokyo). We had single rooms with a bed, balcony, small kitchenette, bathroom, and closet. I found living in the dorms to be quite convenient and enjoyed being based in the same location as my peers. Cultural immersion: (pre arranged activities, etc) I found that TUJ had a wide range of extracurricular activities and trips available for students. The trips are incredibly well-planned and take you to activities or areas of Japan that you wouldn’t know to go to otherwise. I went on most of the trips during my semester and would highly recommend students to go on as many as possible during their time in Japan. I found that the staff and professors created as many opportunities as possible for students to interact with Japanese students and professionals in their field located in Tokyo. Administration: The application process was very smooth and the study abroad office was always helpful if I was uncertain on any steps. The TUJ administration were very helpful and cared about the our experience at TUJ and in Japan. Health and Safety: Japan is an incredibly safe country, and has very accessible medical facilities due to the national health insurance. TUJ has many resources available to students for any medical care they may need. When I got sick, the dorm manager actually accompanied me to the doctor to translate so I wouldn’t have to wait until I could get to an English-speaking office (which are also available). Community: I felt that TUJ has a really strong sense of community. There are a lot of student spaces around campus (even though the campus is located in an office building- the space is well-adapted). I really appreciate the fact that TUJ is also a full-time institution which created a very diverse campus with Japanese students, American Students, and students from all around the work who are looking to attend an English-speaking university in Japan. The student body is incredibly interesting and international.
Summer in Artena
November 30, 2017by: Sydney Tushar - United StatesProgram: Temple in Italy: Excavation of the Roman Villa in ArtenaThis excavation abroad was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You experience every aspect of an archaeological dig, hands-on, without the typical dig "hierarchy" of students - the undergraduates can do everything that everyone else can do, in Artena. The living situation was great, just don't expect decent Wi-Fi - or A/C at all (it's very, very hot). Prof. Gadeyne is an incredibly knowledgeable and intelligent man, willing to share any information you could possibly ask of him. It's exhausting waking up at 6 am every day of the week, but the weekends you have to yourself to explore any part of Italy you can reach! Overall, a worthwhile experience, but one month is definitely enough time.
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Jessica Cohen
Participated in 2015
Jessica is from Massachusetts, although she is currently a sophomore studying electrical engineering at Temple University in Philadelphia. She travele...

Jessica Cohen
Participated in 2015
I’ve always had a passion for traveling, and I’ve always dreamt of going to London.

Kevin Yu
Participated in 2015
Kevin is a rising senior at Temple University. Though he grew up in a suburb of New York, he has traveled around Europe, Asia, and North America. Duri...

Kevin Yu
Participated in 2015
I grew up in an immigrant family, so I was always caught between two cultures. I learned to accept and appreciate both cultures, and developed a fascination with other cultures as well. Therefore, going into college, I knew that I wanted to spend at least one semester abroad. I wanted to meet new people, try new things, and most importantly, challenge myself.

Madelyn Sullivan
Interviewed in 2016
Madelyn graduated from Temple University with a degree in international business, and even spent a year studying abroad in Korea, giving her ample per...

Madelyn Sullivan
Interviewed in 2016
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