Hey guys! I am going to be attending Temple at the end of August, which Im pumped about, Of Course!!!! I know Temple staggers the classes that you take and I was wondering what classes we would be starting first. Also, what is a typical day like? One last thing concerning housing, what all do we need to bring? Thanks for your advice! Can't wait to meet all of my new classmates!
You are correct in that TUSPM usually staggers the classes. The courses that you usually start out with initially are Biochemistry, Histology, and Gross Anatomy (which includes Embryology). Your typical day usually starts around 8 - 9 am and end some time between 3 - 6 pm. On days that you have lab, you will be there until 6 pm. Classes are only held from Mon - Fri. There are no classes on the weekend. The gross anatomy lab is open for students whenever the academic building is open. The academic building (during the school year) is open Mon - Thurs 7 am - 12 midnight, Fri 7 am - 5 pm, Sat 8 am - 6 pm, Sun 8 am - 11 pm. The students will also have access to the computer labs and school gym during those building hours. Library has its own hours. There is a 24 hour study lounge over at the Student Housing Complex.
In terms of housing, the apartments will be furnished with a twin bed (I can't remember if it was XL twin or regular twin bed), a desk with a hutch for books and built in lighting, chair, and possibly a bookcase (I can't remember) in the bedrooms. In the living / dining room areas, you will have a couch, dining table with chairs, fridge, oven, telephone, and arm chair. You are responsible for your own linens, personal belongs, cooking and dining stuff, microwave oven (if desired), TV (if desired), computer, lighting for the bedroom, hangers for the closet. If you forget anything, you can always run over to K-mart in the nearby Gallery Mall, which is within walking distance. If you have a car, you can always go to WalMart, Target, Bed Bath Beyond, etc.... Each apartment has a storage locker located behind the laundry room on each floor. If you live in a two or three bedroom apt, I would encourage you to coordinate with your apartment mates as to what to bring.
I hope that this helps. Welcome to the TUSPM family. You will be getting mailings from TUSPM and TUSPM Orientation Committee over the summer.
