Study Abroad – Temple Update

Temple Celebrates Global Cultures at World Languages Fair

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:32:01 +0000

Temple University has given students the chance to go around the world in one afternoon. As part of campus World Languages Week, the World Languages Fair brought professors and students together to share their cultures and learn about others. Professor Zhenni Jia from the Center for Chinese Language Instruction spoke with Temple Update about why opportunities like this are so important…

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Study Abroad Open for Business

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:30:49 +0000

Traveling Abroad was put on hold since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year Temple’s Study Abroad Program lets the student body know that they’re open for business. Maureen Gordon, Director of Education Abroad & Overseas Campuses, said: “So study abroad has changed since COVID, since the pandemic hit, and that requires a lot more planning from the Education Abroad…

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New Precautions for Study Abroad in Spring

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:59:21 +0000

COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of the travel industry this year. On October 15th the study abroad program in Oviedo, Spain was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns and that the moment there is still no decision about programs in Japan. Temple Update spoke with Education Abroad Manager of Outreach & Communication Suzanne Willever to find out what precautions the University is taking in order…

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COVID-19 Impacts Students’ Study Abroad Plans

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:51:36 +0000

BREAKING* Klein Global Opportunities announced Thursday afternoon that it is cancelling all summer programs As campus clears out, many Temple students are focused on returning home and staying safe. Yet, with growing public health concerns, many with study abroad plans are worried their programs will be postponed or cancelled. Temple Education Abroad announced Tuesday that it will be…

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Coffee, Cookies, and Sushi, Oh My!

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:45:12 +0000

The Office of International Affairs held their monthly coffee hour at the Underground, located in the student center. Students lined up for a turn to pour themselves a cup of coffee, and snack on cookies, pocky, and sushi. Each month, International Affairs picks one country to showcase for their coffee hour, giving international students a chance to represent their culture to the rest of the…

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The Eagles Land in London

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:45:42 +0000

Wembley Park turned into a sea of green this past weekend as Eagles fans made their way to the stadium to watch the recent Superbowl champs take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. This is the first time the birds have played in the UK, sending fans into a whirlwind of excitement. The team has even attracted support from those not to close to the city of brotherly love. Eagles fan Yahanas Tabbey…

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Wedding Bells in Windsor: Princess Eugenie’s Royal Wedding

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:16:17 +0000

Wedding bells were ringing last Friday morning as Princess Eugenie’s royal ceremony marked the second royal wedding of this year. The Queen’s granddaughter and her fiance Jack Brooksbank said their “I do’s” at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, the same church that Prince Harry chose to marry Meghan Markle this past May. Members of the public were excited to be apart of yet another royal event…

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Update Abroad: Camden Market’s Booming Business

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:01:17 +0000

Camden Market may be a distance away from some of London’s most popular sites, but what is it about this shop that makes it so unique? Opening in 1974, it started as a small antique and crafts fair and is now a growing sensation. Camden resident, Ana Kitrinos shared why the market is close to her heart. “I bought a lot of things here. I used to eat here a lot because I love the food.

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London’s Temple Owls are Everywhere for Spring Break

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:37:39 +0000

Students have been taking classes for the past seven weeks and with spring break right around the corner, you can feel the anticipation in the crisp London air. Temple’s London students have a diverse variety of plans differing in locations, modes of transport, activities, and even the company they keep during break. Studying abroad allows them to have affordable access to different places and…

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TUJ Students Animated by Studio Visit

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:35:59 +0000

Japanese animation, or anime, is a large part of the country’s culture and a significant influence for many American students looking to study abroad. Studio Ghibli is one of the most famous and popular Japanese animation studios around the world. The studio, which created popular movies like Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away, even has its own museum in Mitaka, a city in western Tokyo.

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