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[Sundarban1]

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[MaseratiGT]

Thanks for putting the group out there. It's slowly growing!

 

[crhoody12]

Is anyone going to or considering going to the Temple Summer Program? I'm presently in a year off between undergrad (May 2007) and when TUSPM starts (Aug 2008), so I was thinking it may be a good idea. Just seeing what anyone else is thinking? I know there are some older posts about the program, but if anyone can comment on it, that'd be great. I know I read that you take anatomy and biochem (usually) with tests/quizes at the end of each week...what happens if you don't do so hot on them all?

 

[Dmayor22]

I personally do not think its worth doing yet alone paying for. To me, anatomy is straight memorization and having the discipline to study it, I do not think the class would help you brush up on things. You could always to review an anatomy book or something. Biochem might be helpful but how much will you pick up in just a few weeks. Its a lot of money for the program considering the cost of the actually program plus moving up a month early, so thats an extra month of rent and utilities, etc. Just my thoughts.

 

[bdaddyjolley]

Is anyone going to or considering going to the Temple Summer Program? I'm presently in a year off between undergrad (May 2007) and when TUSPM starts (Aug 2008), so I was thinking it may be a good idea. Just seeing what anyone else is thinking? I know there are some older posts about the program, but if anyone can comment on it, that'd be great. I know I read that you take anatomy and biochem (usually) with tests/quizes at the end of each week...what happens if you don't do so hot on them all?

I did not do the program myself and have done great without it. I never took anatomy in my life and got a 99% in the class overall by working by butt off. I did howerver buy netter flash cards before school started and reviewed them to get an idea of everything. That helped a lot. Anatomy was set up really well in my opinion. If you do what the teacher asks you to do, then you will do good. The philosophy the teacher has is about how many times you expose yourself to the material. The more exposures you have, the more you will remember it. So the class is set up to help you get a good amount of exposure. For example, you review the material before class, not to memorize but to familiarize your self with it. Then you go to class and hear it. You review it again before the next class because the teacher learns everyones name and calls on you during the next session to answer questions about the previous material. This is basically a review of the material the teacher does with clinical application (such as showing MRIs, X-rays, CTs, cross sections etc where they are unlabeled and you have to know how to interpret the structures in them and identify normal from abnormal relating to pathology) while asking students questions throughout the lecture. Then after this review, you get the new material to start the cycle again. i hope that makes sense but after going through it, it made it easy to learn and remember everything. It was set up well.

As for Biochem, Still in it right now and it's not bad. But of coarse I have a Masters in it. But it is more clinically based where you learn the concepts and then see how it can apply clinically. I wouldn't be too worried about it. The overall truth is this. If you develop an effective schedule, stick to it and study, you will do fine. If you wait till the last minute to do everything, you are going to be stressed all the time and not do that well unless you have a photographic memory. It's all about keeping up with the material. As you go along too, you find what works for you and what doesn't so you can hone your study skills and be more effective.

Lastly, in the end it's all about what you want. Do you want to be in the top 10% of your class or is passing just good enough? This will influence your performance greatly because the level of your desire to do well will affect your dedication. In my class, we have some who want to be in the top 10% and won't take anything less and some who think that whether you get all 70s or all 100s it doesn't matter because we are all doctors in the end. I shoot for the top 10% because I want the best opportunity at a great residency and there is more scholarship money for me to have the opportunity to get. But everyone has different goals and it is important to know what you want.

 

[MaseratiGT]

I did not do the program myself and have done great without it. I never took anatomy in my life and got a 99% in the class overall by working by butt off. I did howerver buy netter flash cards before school started and reviewed them to get an idea of everything. That helped a lot. Anatomy was set up really well in my opinion. If you do what the teacher asks you to do, then you will do good. The philosophy the teacher has is about how many times you expose yourself to the material. The more exposures you have, the more you will remember it. So the class is set up to help you get a good amount of exposure. For example, you review the material before class, not to memorize but to familiarize your self with it. Then you go to class and hear it. You review it again before the next class because the teacher learns everyones name and calls on you during the next session to answer questions about the previous material. This is basically a review of the material the teacher does with clinical application (such as showing MRIs, X-rays, CTs, cross sections etc where they are unlabeled and you have to know how to interpret the structures in them and identify normal from abnormal relating to pathology) while asking students questions throughout the lecture. Then after this review, you get the new material to start the cycle again. i hope that makes sense but after going through it, it made it easy to learn and remember everything. It was set up well.

As for Biochem, Still in it right now and it's not bad. But of coarse I have a Masters in it. But it is more clinically based where you learn the concepts and then see how it can apply clinically. I wouldn't be too worried about it. The overall truth is this. If you develop an effective schedule, stick to it and study, you will do fine. If you wait till the last minute to do everything, you are going to be stressed all the time and not do that well unless you have a photographic memory. It's all about keeping up with the material. As you go along too, you find what works for you and what doesn't so you can hone your study skills and be more effective.

Lastly, in the end it's all about what you want. Do you want to be in the top 10% of your class or is passing just good enough? This will influence your performance greatly because the level of your desire to do well will affect your dedication. In my class, we have some who want to be in the top 10% and won't take anything less and some who think that whether you get all 70s or all 100s it doesn't matter because we are all doctors in the end. I shoot for the top 10% because I want the best opportunity at a great residency and there is more scholarship money for me to have the opportunity to get. But everyone has different goals and it is important to know what you want.

bdaddy -

Thanks for the insight for the new class. I think we all appreciate it.
I'm going to be studying ALL the time because I want my $$ in scholarships. 😀

 

[Sundarban1]

Move me to pre-pod please. I want to be with all the other school threads.

 

[hyperpodia]

Hello Hello
Excited to be joining this group
Cant wait for August

Does any one know exactly what is in the Pod housing
It says furnished what does that mean?

 

[dpmgrad]

Hello Hello
Excited to be joining this group
Cant wait for August

Does any one know exactly what is in the Pod housing
It says furnished what does that mean?

In each bedroom, there will be a twin bed (I can't remember if it is regular twin or XL twin), desk (some with built in fluorescent lighting), chair. You are responsible for general room lighting, bed linens, toiletries, etc....

In the kitchen, there will be a stove, refrigerator, and cabinets. You are responsible for cooking utensils, pots, pans, cleaning agents, etc...

In the living room, there is a couch, small dining room table with chairs, telephone, and a small couch that seats only one person. You responsible for TV, etc....

There are wall unit air condition in each bedroom and in living room area. These units can generate heat as well.

Laundry facilities are located on each floor along with an assigned storage locker for each apartment.

Hopefully, this answers your question. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Lastly, welcome to TUSPM family.

 

[MaseratiGT]

Almost time guys/gals! 👍

dpmgrad -

I have a few pharmacotherapy books from pharmacists that I work with...leave them home or bring them along??

 

[IPODiatrist]

buenos noches everybody!!


looking forward to meeting all you peeps in the fall!

 

[dpmgrad]

Almost time guys/gals! 👍

dpmgrad -

I have a few pharmacotherapy books from pharmacists that I work with...leave them home or bring them along??

It is really up to you if you want to bring them along or not. In my opinion, they may be too detailed in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Unless the pharmacology course has changed since I graduated, it is a team taught course by various Temple University School of Medicine Pharmacology department professors. In general, they do go give very good handouts. If we needed an additional reference, we often used the Lippincott's Review in Pharmacology book or Katzung's Pharmacology book (there is a text and a board review one). Perhaps, dpmjeff or any other upper TUSPM classmen can comment on this as well.

 

[dpmgrad]

buenos noches everybody!!


looking forward to meeting all you peeps in the fall!

Congrats. Welcome to TUSPM family.

 

[MaseratiGT]

It is really up to you if you want to bring them along or not. In my opinion, they may be too detailed in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Unless the pharmacology course has changed since I graduated, it is a team taught course by various Temple University School of Medicine Pharmacology department professors. In general, they do go give very good handouts. If we needed an additional reference, we often used the Lippincott's Review in Pharmacology book or Katzung's Pharmacology book (there is a text and a board review one). Perhaps, dpmjeff or any other upper TUSPM classmen can comment on this as well.

Thanks dpmgrad.

I think I'll leave that bad boy at home then. It's weighs 6,000,013 pounds and I don't want to lug it all the way there if it's not needed.

By the way, is there a bookstore on our campus? I don't remember seeing one.

 

[dpmgrad]

Thanks dpmgrad.

I think I'll leave that bad boy at home then. It's weighs 6,000,013 pounds and I don't want to lug it all the way there if it's not needed.

By the way, is there a bookstore on our campus? I don't remember seeing one.

There used to be a bookstore on the 3rd floor between the copy center / mail room and the Podiatric Orthopedics Department office. I am not sure if they are still open or not. It used to be open on certain days of the week when I was a student. Perhaps, a current TUSPM student can comment on this. However, many of the students simply walked over to Jefferson Medical Bookstore on Chestnut Street to buy the textbooks since they offer 10% off all textbooks and no sales tax on any textbooks. If they did not have a certain textbook, they would make an effort to order it for you.

 

[MaseratiGT]

There used to be a bookstore on the 3rd floor between the copy center / mail room and the Podiatric Orthopedics Department office. I am not sure if they are still open or not. It used to be open on certain days of the week when I was a student. Perhaps, a current TUSPM student can comment on this. However, many of the students simply walked over to Jefferson Medical Bookstore on Chestnut Street to buy the textbooks since they offer 10% off all textbooks and no sales tax on any textbooks. If they did not have a certain textbook, they would make an effort to order it for you.

That was it! On my tour I think she said that you have to go to Jefferson to get ALL of your books now.

 

[bdaddyjolley]

That was it! On my tour I think she said that you have to go to Jefferson to get ALL of your books now.

You can get them from main campus but it's easier to go to Jefferson since it's closer and you get a discount. On orientation you will get a tour of some parts of the main campus and have an opportunity to buy books from the bookstore there but I suggest you wait to see what classes you want to actually buy books for. Most of the notes the professors give you are excellent and you don't need books. But there are some classes where it will help to get them like Anatomy (an atlas for example). You will have a good idea on what you need after the first day of class.

 

[feets22]

I will be attending Temple in the fall. Where is everyone living next year?

 

[MaseratiGT]

I will be attending Temple in the fall. Where is everyone living next year?

Congrats, feets22!

I'm doing on-campus. I think I want to be one of those guys who rolls out of bed in PJ's, brushes my teef, then goes to class. 👍

 

[lojick]

I will be attending Temple in the fall. Where is everyone living next year?

welcome to the crew. i'm looking to live in south philly or university city. both areas offer affordable housing and easy access to public transportation. look up craigslist to check out what philly has to offer.

 

[crhoody12]

Has anyone who has sent deposits in received any sort of follow-up info from the school? I think I read some of you got TUiD numbers and whatnot. I've mailed both checks in but have yet to receive anything from the school. Just checking things out...

 

[Emily156]

Have you confirmed that they received it? I sent my deposit in mid-march and they didn't get it until early last week for some reason, but then I got my id# that Friday. If it's been awhile since you sent your deposit in, you might want to call and make sure they got it.

 

[aprinceb]

I will be attending Temple in the fall. Where is everyone living next year?

I am in my first year at TUSPM. If you have the choice def live in the Temple Pod Complex, because it will be much easier going to class and also lab to study for Gen Anatomy and Lower Lab, since you will be spending alot of time in lab getting know your cadavers.

 

[crhoody12]

More of a question for people who are already at Temple (hopefully they see this)...I'm thinking about getting a laptop but not sure whether to get a Dell (Windows based...prob Vista) or a Mac. Is one preferred over another or anyone have compatibility problems with stuff you may get/use for class on computers? Just looking for any input on the situation.

 

[bdaddyjolley]

More of a question for people who are already at Temple (hopefully they see this)...I'm thinking about getting a laptop but not sure whether to get a Dell (Windows based...prob Vista) or a Mac. Is one preferred over another or anyone have compatibility problems with stuff you may get/use for class on computers? Just looking for any input on the situation.

A lap top has been useful for me during my first year. However, I have not used it for every class. If you decide to use one, you'll find out which classes to use it for and which ones not to. It isn't necessary though at Temple. Most students don't use one in class although they use computers elsewhere. I think only one student uses their laptop all the time. Temple gives you really good notes printed out for most classes. However, a lap top is probably best used in Histology. It's just a preference of how you like to do things. I have probably not used the laptop for most classes, only a few that I felt it was better for me. I didn't get a new laptop, I just used the one I already had from undergrad and my masters. It works fine for my purposes. If you don't have one and are on the fence about it, just wait and find out if you would really want one after you see how the classes go.

 

[feets22]

More of a question for people who are already at Temple (hopefully they see this)...I'm thinking about getting a laptop but not sure whether to get a Dell (Windows based...prob Vista) or a Mac. Is one preferred over another or anyone have compatibility problems with stuff you may get/use for class on computers? Just looking for any input on the situation.

You can run Vista/XP natively on macs now via bootcamp. This allows you to boot with windows if a program is incompatible with Mac OSX.

 

[IPODiatrist]

hey in the temple pod complex, is there wireless internet throughout the building, or is it just downstairs where the little study area is/ or do u have to pay for it separately?


also, what do ppl do for groceries when living in the pod complex? is there a "cheap" grocery place nearby? chinatown??

 

[dpmgrad]

hey in the temple pod complex, is there wireless internet throughout the building, or is it just downstairs where the little study area is/ or do u have to pay for it separately?


also, what do ppl do for groceries when living in the pod complex? is there a "cheap" grocery place nearby? chinatown??

I will leave it to one of the current TUSPM student to answer the question about wireless internet connection availability in the dorm room since it did not exist when I was a student there.

As for your basic groceries, many of the students would buy their groceries in some of the chinese supermarkets in Chinatown or in K-Mart located in the Gallery Mall, which is about 3 - 4 blocks from the school. There is a huge indoor market with restaurants and Amish / farmers market located in the Reading Terminal Market, which is also about 4 - 5 blocks from school. There are a few regular supermarkets (Superfresh Supermarkets and Whole Foods Supermarket) that are within walking range from the school. However, we are talking about at least a 30 minute walk and if you are carrying a lot of groceries, it may get heavy. Some of the students did buy one of those carts to carry groceries in if they decided to walk to one of those supermarkets. Of course, if you know of anyone at school with a car, you can always get a ride to one of the supermarkets as well. Lastly, getting certain vegetables, fruits, and fresh seafood are generally cheaper in Chinatown than in your supermarket chains or at Reading terminal.

 

[MaseratiGT]

I will leave it to one of the current TUSPM student to answer the question about wireless internet connection availability in the dorm room since it did not exist when I was a student there.

As for your basic groceries, many of the students would buy their groceries in some of the chinese supermarkets in Chinatown or in K-Mart located in the Gallery Mall, which is about 3 - 4 blocks from the school. There is a huge indoor market with restaurants and Amish / farmers market located in the Reading Terminal Market, which is also about 4 - 5 blocks from school. There are a few regular supermarkets (Superfresh Supermarkets and Whole Foods Supermarket) that are within walking range from the school. However, we are talking about at least a 30 minute walk and if you are carrying a lot of groceries, it may get heavy. Some of the students did buy one of those carts to carry groceries in if they decided to walk to one of those supermarkets. Of course, if you know of anyone at school with a car, you can always get a ride to one of the supermarkets as well. Lastly, getting certain vegetables, fruits, and fresh seafood are generally cheaper in Chinatown than in your supermarket chains or at Reading terminal.

Thanks for the info! 👍

Has anyone heard from housing? TJ from graduate housing called me yesterday to confirm I wanted housing, but he left a message telling me to call Helen Ball.

I called her today, but she had NO idea why TJ called me. She said she would ring back if something wasn't 4x4 and she didn't. I'm assuming everything is ok...

 

[bdaddyjolley]

hey in the temple pod complex, is there wireless internet throughout the building, or is it just downstairs where the little study area is/ or do u have to pay for it separately?


also, what do ppl do for groceries when living in the pod complex? is there a "cheap" grocery place nearby? chinatown??

There is internet access in every dorm at the pod complex. I believe it is wireless but there is also LAN.

 

[crhoody12]

Is anyone taking the pre-matriculation course? Can any Temple students comment on it? I thought I read one of you guys taught it before. What is taught? How does it count/factor into grades? Time commitment (days/hours per week)? What weeks is it? Do you feel it to be worth it?

 

[nirvani]

Has anyone heard from housing? TJ from graduate housing called me yesterday to confirm I wanted housing, but he left a message telling me to call Helen Ball.

I called her today, but she had NO idea why TJ called me. She said she would ring back if something wasn't 4x4 and she didn't. I'm assuming everything is ok...

Based on my previous experience with Helen Ball, I would call her back and re-inquire until you get a housing confirmation on paper (or via myhousing.temple.edu).

hey in the temple pod complex, is there wireless internet throughout the building, or is it just downstairs where the little study area is/ or do u have to pay for it separately?


also, what do ppl do for groceries when living in the pod complex? is there a "cheap" grocery place nearby? chinatown??

There is no wireless in the dorms, you need an ethernet cable. If you're lucky, you may catch a signal from an unsecured connection, but it is very unlikely (trust me, I tried in several of my friends' apartments!) Wireless is only really available in the study lounge downstairs (and it's free).

As far as groceries, you can visit Chinatown and see what is available. There are Walgreens, K-mart, Rite Aid, CVS, etc within walking distance. The Gallery Mall is also nearby, and has some fast food and small food markets. The greatest resource, however, is the Reading Terminal Market -- fresh fruits, veggies, sandwich places, gourmet bakeries, etc. On the weekends, Amish farmers bring their produce (AMAZING FOOD!!! 👍) "Real" grocery stores like Superfresh, Shoprite, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Wholefoods are not so closeby - usually you either need to cab it, catch a ride with someone, or if you really want to look like a dork, get one of those shopping carts to lug your groceries back and forth 😛

 

[indycolts]

When someone actually hears info about living in the pod complex at Temple, will you please let the rest of us know? Mine says it's still pending......

 

[MaseratiGT]

Still pending as well, indy...I shot them an email about when it's going to start being allocated...so I'll pass that info on 2 you!

 

[urdoc2be]

http://www.temple.edu/students/tuspmsc/


If anyone is interested in TUSPM, please visit the above website...
it is a great resource!

Thank you 🙂

 

[HenryH]

This question is kind of off-beat, but with the weather up in Pennsylvania being so cold, are you guys ever able to jog, walk the dog, etc. outside? Or are all exercise activities restricted to indoor facilities?

Also, how many years do students actually stay in Pennsylvania? When externships begin, are you traveling back and forth from Pennsylvania as a "basepoint?"

 

[MaseratiGT]

This question is kind of off-beat, but with the weather up in Pennsylvania being so cold, are you guys ever able to jog, walk the dog, etc. outside? Or are all exercise activities restricted to indoor facilities?

Also, how many years do students actually stay in Pennsylvania? When externships begin, are you traveling back and forth from Pennsylvania as a "basepoint?"

I am going to try to get back here to Florida for as many externships as possible during my fourth year. I'm going to try to get them all back to back to cut travel costs, but I don't know how realistic that is..we'll see. I'll let you know in 4 years. 🙂

As for the cold weather...you adjust quickly. When I moved from cold weather to FL, I thought I would never be able to cope with Florida summers. At first it feels like your always melting. But, you get used to it. It'll be the same going from hot to cold.

 

[dpmgrad]

This question is kind of off-beat, but with the weather up in Pennsylvania being so cold, are you guys ever able to jog, walk the dog, etc. outside? Or are all exercise activities restricted to indoor facilities?

Also, how many years do students actually stay in Pennsylvania? When externships begin, are you traveling back and forth from Pennsylvania as a "basepoint?"

Philadelphia isn't that cold as compared to places like Boston, Chicago, etc... Yes, you will be able to jog, walk the dog, etc... outside. In fact, there is a huge jogging trail and bike path along the Schuykill River and Kelly Drive. During the summer time, it does get hot and humid here in PHilly. We can hit 90s and 100s here during the summer. Spring and Fall weather are great times to go out for a good jog, bike ride, etc... The winter time does get cold. We do get snow and temperatures can get below zero when you factor in wind chill. My first year resident is from Florida and he has not problems adjusting to the Philadelphia weather.

As for TUSPM students, you currently have to stay in Philly for at least 2.3 years (which includes the first trimester of your third year). The rest of the clinical training can be done at TUSPM or at one of the affiliated training sites such as UTHCSA and Arizona. They currently modifying the third year curriculum and you may need to stay the full 3 years in Philadelphia. Perhaps, a rising third year student can elaborate on this. During your fourth year, you are free to go anywhere in the US for your externships and office based clerkship. The remaining rotations will require you to come back to TUSPM schools clinic. Technically, you will need to be in Philly for a total of 4 months during your fourth year if you choose to do everything else away from Philly.

 

[MaseratiGT]

What do we do for the 3 days during orientation?

 

[dpmgrad]

What do we do for the 3 days during orientation?

During the three days of orientation, you guys will go through a series of presentations on various topics and take care various administrative stuff such as IDs. Some of these include upper classmen giving advice about your first year. There will be various social events scheduled during orientation. You will also get to go to Dean Mattiacci house for a picnic. On the academic side, you guys will have the opportunity to buy various instruments for cadaver lab. You guys will also be picking a partner with whom you will be sharing your bone box with. You guys will pick up a box containing entire human skeleton during orientation. You will also have an opportunity to meet up with your big siblings. The orientation is coordinated by several of the second year students. This information is based on when I was a student at TUSPM.

 

[MaseratiGT]

I have been hearing a lot of stuff about parking close to campus.

I want to take my car and if what I have heard is correct, that there is a lot across from school for $110 a month, then I might bring it...

dpmgrad and other students - what is the parking situation like?

 

[bigdig712]

I will leave it to one of the current TUSPM student to answer the question about wireless internet connection availability in the dorm room since it did not exist when I was a student there.

As for your basic groceries, many of the students would buy their groceries in some of the chinese supermarkets in Chinatown or in K-Mart located in the Gallery Mall, which is about 3 - 4 blocks from the school. There is a huge indoor market with restaurants and Amish / farmers market located in the Reading Terminal Market, which is also about 4 - 5 blocks from school. There are a few regular supermarkets (Superfresh Supermarkets and Whole Foods Supermarket) that are within walking range from the school. However, we are talking about at least a 30 minute walk and if you are carrying a lot of groceries, it may get heavy. Some of the students did buy one of those carts to carry groceries in if they decided to walk to one of those supermarkets. Of course, if you know of anyone at school with a car, you can always get a ride to one of the supermarkets as well. Lastly, getting certain vegetables, fruits, and fresh seafood are generally cheaper in Chinatown than in your supermarket chains or at Reading terminal.

also, I will sound like a commercial but philly has this thing called Phillycarshare. You can pay for hourly car rentals. We did this and would usually go to wegmans in cherry hill (10 min drive) with like 2 or 3 other ppl. this grocery store has EVERYTHING. Hope no one else posted this, I haven't gotten down to the end yet.

 

[bigdig712]

There is internet access in every dorm at the pod complex. I believe it is wireless but there is also LAN.

It's only wireless on the ground floor. In the rooms it is all just LAN/wired.

 

[bigdig712]

I have been hearing a lot of stuff about parking close to campus.

I want to take my car and if what I have heard is correct, that there is a lot across from school for $110 a month, then I might bring it...

dpmgrad and other students - what is the parking situation like?

Yea the school complex has a parking lot for 120 a month. Useful if you will be using the car.

 

[dpmgrad]

also, I will sound like a commercial but philly has this thing called Phillycarshare. You can pay for hourly car rentals. We did this and would usually go to wegmans in cherry hill (10 min drive) with like 2 or 3 other ppl. this grocery store has EVERYTHING. Hope no one else posted this, I haven't gotten down to the end yet.

Wegmans is a great supermarket. I am familiar with them from my undergrad days since they are originally from upstate NY. I usually go to the one up in Warrington, PA in Bucks County. However, there is one opening up in Collegeville, PA, which is closer to me. The alternative supermarket that is kinda big like Wegmans would be Giant Supermarkets. The Giant Supermarket up in Plymouth Meeting is open 24 hours.

Phillycarshare is a nice alternative for those who don't have a car. I know that people would rent a car to go to IKEA in South Philly.

 

[dizarrell]

just something to look forward to if you do bring your car down there. First if your lucky and the lady is working the booth, and not one of the guys, she sometimes gives you a prorated parking tag. Say you go trying to buy one mid month(she works 9-5 hrs m-f). Also 2nd and 3rd yr the tag price goes down to 100 a month. Also, a few good grocery stores to mention, some locally pa, and unless your from the area, doubt you heard of them, weis(havent found in philly, but its in the subs), acme(i thought they went out of business, but they still exist), and giant. Giant and weis are especially nice cause they offer gas rewards(nice when you bring a few friends along from school and they all use your bonus card), and all giants are 24 hrs. Bjs wholesale, great place for things you buy in bulk, and they usually send 2 month free memberships to the campus addresses. Lastly with housing, have fun with that... somedays i wonder about that staff, dont want to bore everyone with stories. I just recommend calling them repeatitly until you get something either saying your assignment on myhousing thing on tuportal or on paper.

 

[hyperpodia]

Is it possible to get overnight parking at the other Temple parking lots, e.g Main cumpus or Ambler?

 

[dpmgrad]

Is it possible to get overnight parking at the other Temple parking lots, e.g Main cumpus or Ambler?

If overnight parking means that you want to do monthly / semester parking at one of the parking lots / garages at Main Campus or Ambler, there are overnight parking spots on Main and Ambler campus. There is a parking fee for the semester. I know that on Main Campus, you MUST show proof that you live in one of the Temple University dorms on main campus to qualify for overnight parking in one of the lots. The overnight lot on Ambler campus again is reserved for students residing in the dorms there. The lots on both campus are open to commuter students though. There is really no overnight parking on Health Science campus since many of the parking lots are only open certain hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Lastly, there is overnight parking on TUSPM. I hope that this helps. You can read more about parking on Temple campus at http://www.temple.edu/parking/

 

[crhoody12]

Unless the rule has changed in the last 2-3 years, my roommate and I during TU undergrad lived in off campus housing (nothing to do with Temple) and he parked in one of the gated overnight lots (just showed TUid when enter the lot to scan in because you are assigned a particular lot). I think he paid $300-$350 for the semester. Only trouble was when he wanted his car, he had to walk 5 blocks to campus to get it when it was parked there. He stopped doing it after a semester due to the inconvenience and parked his car at our apartment building (where I had mine the whole time).

 

[crhoody12]

This is more of a question for current students (but didn't want to open another thread). Can anyone tell me what could be some of the first few months added costs Temple related that a student may run into that they might not know and their approx costs? Lab coats? Anatomy tools? Books (a given...)? That's all I can think off off the top of my head.