okay so im a sophomore and ive been struggling really badly with my mental health. ive been depressed pretty much all summer and wasnt able to get out of it before school started. we have been in school for over a week now and i havent gone to a single class because i can barely get myself out of bed. im diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and adhd, and my mom doesnt even know how bad things have gotten. i have a good gpa and im really scared of ruining it by continuing to miss class. i still have time to drop my classes, so im considering taking a leave of absence for my mental health. i also dont want to waste all the money on a semester if im not even going to class. has anyone taken a leave of absence because of their mental health? is that something colleges generally allow? and do you think it would be better to take time off instead of forcing myself through the semester when im struggling this badly? im also really scared of disappointing my family, but i honestly dont know what the right decision is. any advice would be really appreciated, especially from anyone whos been in a similar situation.

Who do I escalate an issue with sfs to?

Emailed sfs like three times and been fully ignored. From spring semester I had a refund they didn't send me then expired then when I set up the direct deposit I never got it. Emailed and never heard back. Still have gotten nothing. Now I'm having more problems with accepting my aid offers and them reviewing my documents wrong and I emailed them like a week ago and again heard nothing back. It generates a ticket then nobody reaches out to be and there's no updates to it. I'm PISSED. Clearly emailing the office does absolutely nothing. Help please

This is the third time I’ve dropped an Arts GenEd within a second of reading the syllabus. Two art-focused courses and one music course. They are so incredibly demanding, more so than any other GenEd I’ve ever taken. Luckily I was able to jump into a Science and Technology course, leaving me with only the Arts GenEd left to fulfill. Has anyone taken a chill Arts GenEd that wasn’t requiring nonstop writing and projects? Let me know!

can somebody share me calc 2 notes with hw and exam stuff so that i can cross check

I’m very fortunate to have had my undergraduate paid for by my parents, so for my Masters program, I’m very new to the whole FASFA program and student aid in general. I submitted my FAFSA and accepted the offer from Temple, but I think because of the Big Beautiful Bill, I won’t receive the disbursement of funds until like halfway through the semester (I’m a part time student). Can someone confirm this or give me guidance? I’ve went to SFS and it hasn’t been really all that helpful.

Best value-for-money for eating on campus, sub $7, and ideally somewhat healthy. Go!

Hello, I’m looking to get my doctorate in Urban Ed. At Temple but I’m wanting to hear others experience with this program? Particularly, how the comprehensive exams are? And what the dissertation process looks like.

I have to interview an upper class man(junior or senior) for my leadership and organization management class. Is anyone open to that pleasee, they are really basic questions I could send them to you.

did anyone take quiz 2 today 🫪I hated how it turned out for me lol

Who else looking for friends or study groups?

Anyone see any movement on their Grad PLUS loans? Still waiting for mine to even be in my offers tab to accept. I am legacy and everything so I’m not worried about that. I saw someone say they are in review, but not sure how long that lasts. Please anyone share any information that you know, thank you!

I have a lot of friends coming back to Philly from psu for the game but not sure if we want to buy tickets. We’re all 21 so thinking we might just watch the game at stateside, but we’re hoping it will be busy and draw crowds from both teams. Do yall think that will be the spot to be for that game or maybe somewhere else in the city?

Hey, doing a story on this topic and I think AI glasses shouldn’t be worn in the classroom. I’m sure many of you have opinions on AI. DM if you’re ok with being interviewed for an article!

First year student here. I was prepared for a LOT of things when moving to the city. A judgemental Starbucks was not one of them.

I dont just mean starbucks, but I mean anywhere where I am the customer and they are the worker.

The employees have so much attitude. They made my drink wrong and suddenly I'm in the wrong? I want to make sure I didnt miss my order number, and then im told to back up and wait?

Idk if its because im young, or white, or whatever. But why are everyday students kind to me but student employees act like im some sort of problem? Is it something im doing wrong? Is there like a secret dance move or something that shows that im not a brat? 😭 Someone help me understand

So I emailed the bursar office financial aid and sfs like 5 days ago for something regarding my tuition appeal and still no response the only people who emailed me were the bursar office but not financial aid?? What’s going on it’s lowkey urgent not just that I can’t even schedule an appointment online cause it keeps saying unavailable and when I try to call it either rings then hangs up or no ring at all. Do I walk in tomorrow? Cuz it’s urgent and I need to talk to them about something important. Like why aren’t they responding, can I just walk into the office I can’t even schedule an appointment online cause it keeps saying unavailable.

Is it normal for my balance to increase? It’s my first year at temple (transfer) and I’m so confused why when the semester first started it was low and now it’s a crazy amount ??? Help

I recently transferred to temple as a sophomore and had to quit my job because it was too far. :") As soon as I moved into morgan hall last week I started applying to multiple places like insomnia cookies, raising canes, five guys etc. I haven't heard back yet and I assume it's because many students are applying as well. Maybe I should try calling them? Anyway, If you're also living on campus and already work somewhere i'd like to hear what options there are! Is there any place within walking distance or a reasonable trip on the train that hires easily? I'd like to have a job at least within a month from now.

I was at the Therapy Gecko show at Underground Arts on Friday and there was a guy standing outside when the show let out with a sign that read “Lyle is a rapist”. I know he went to Temple and am assuming that whatever this is about is connected to his time in college. Anyone have any idea what this is about?

Seems more desirable to be east of campus closer to Fishtown no? West of campus doesn’t have much nearby. Or is broad and girard area the way to go?

Hiii I’m trying to find a private tutor that can help me out in Biol 2207 (genetics) please lmk

It's weird to see Temple publicly emphasize people living on/around campus, being involved on campus, etc while also steadily restricting access to their spaces. Watching a wave of like 50+ people get kicked out of Charles at 5 PM on a Saturday is especially sad because you know every other building on campus will have the same reactive and short-fused security people. When I visit friends who go to other schools it's so jarring seeing how they have spaces that are consistently accessible and don't make you feel like you're constantly being surveilled. Like at a certain point you become so obsessed with controlling entrances and seating areas that the University of it all gets lost

Does campus feel packed again?

Hey everyone,

I am currently a new teacher (not licenced) at a charter elementary school teaching english language development and reading intervention. I am learning that I enjoy teaching this subject a lot and have a passion for it.

I am looking into teacher licensing programs or even a residency program. I did some research at Temple, and I wanted to see if anyone has done this residency program? Was it expensive? How was your mentor?

I have more questions, but I am happy to message someone if available.

Thank you and any and all advice is appreciated!