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Title: Temple University
Post by: Yung_Thrust on December 18, 2013, 03:59:53 PM
I'm going to Temple next year and I don't know anyone in the city. Does anyone go there currently?
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Post by: stevedave on December 18, 2013, 04:01:02 PM
look around for the guy doing endless lines of ridiculous tricks.  his name is mark suciu and he goes to Temple. 
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Post by: galaxies on December 18, 2013, 04:50:12 PM
Classics: Andrew Reynolds "This Is Skateboarding" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQTXrft9vKA#)

2:40 is at the building where your humanities/english classes will be. 8) 8) :o

i graduated already but there are always people skating in the tree/plaza area behind cecil b moore station, so it shouldn't be hard to find people to skate with.
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: Nigga on December 18, 2013, 04:51:04 PM
hi.
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Post by: ticklefingers on December 18, 2013, 04:54:57 PM
look around for the guy doing endless lines of ridiculous tricks.  his name is mark suciu and he goes to Temple. 

never heard of him
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Post by: Makaveli on December 18, 2013, 08:17:37 PM
jack sabback got a degree from there. you're gonna be in philly, isn't skating like almost illegal there?
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Post by: gnidraobetaks on December 18, 2013, 09:12:19 PM
people currently go there, yes.
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Post by: Vibes of skating rocks on December 18, 2013, 11:55:01 PM
Jimmy Gorecki, aka Jimmy Sweatpants graduated from Temple as well.
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: Nigga on December 19, 2013, 05:27:02 AM
jack sabback got a degree from there. you're gonna be in philly, isn't skating like almost illegal there?

fuck the law #sk8lyfe bro
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: djtraceman610 on December 19, 2013, 06:39:15 AM
Sup?
It won't be difficult at all to find people to skate with. A lot of dudes go to Temple, or still skate there. Plus downtown isn't really that far either. Paines park is also an option reasonably close option
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: wildbillhiccup on December 19, 2013, 07:21:26 AM
GO 2 THR33 BLOK
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Post by: cringe. on December 19, 2013, 08:29:56 AM
if anyone goes to uni of Pittsburgh plzz pm me, I'm tryna download an essay but its only available to their students
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: BARACKOBAMA on December 19, 2013, 08:51:58 AM
if anyone goes to uni of Pittsburgh plzz pm me, I'm tryna download an essay but its only available to their students

heheh i go there
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: Brick on December 19, 2013, 10:55:02 AM
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if anyone goes to uni of Pittsburgh plzz pm me, I'm tryna download an essay but its only available to their students
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heheh i go there

lol me too
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 20, 2013, 03:27:58 AM
attended the Tokyo campus - do anything you can to go over there, even if only for a semester

i'd hardly call it a "campus" ::)
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: ThugWaffle on December 20, 2013, 09:18:45 PM
Wow are you trying to be Suciu?!?!?!
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Post by: shark tits on December 20, 2013, 09:25:58 PM
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heheh i go there
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lol me too
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I wish I went there. I've only been to PGH once but I thought it was great out there. Anyone go to any of the Worcester Consortium schools?
not sure what those entail but i usedta monitor at clark/quinsig a long time ago.
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: Blak Myke on December 22, 2013, 11:32:23 PM
I'm going to Temple next year and I don't know anyone in the city. Does anyone go there currently?
CECIL
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: JamesNtheGntPch on December 22, 2013, 11:45:03 PM
Your username makes me uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: superslopp on December 25, 2013, 08:23:06 AM
for about a day, i wanted to transfer to temple to be closer to pops
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Post by: wildbillhiccup on January 20, 2014, 07:49:56 AM
go to greys ferry park
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Post by: Nigga on January 20, 2014, 04:27:05 PM
go to greys ferry park
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Post by: wildbillhiccup on January 21, 2014, 02:36:09 PM
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Post by: Nigga on January 21, 2014, 02:57:27 PM
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Post by: Nigga on January 21, 2014, 02:57:47 PM
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Post by: Nigga on January 21, 2014, 02:58:08 PM
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Post by: wildbillhiccup on January 21, 2014, 02:58:36 PM
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Post by: wildbillhiccup on January 21, 2014, 03:44:22 PM
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: ThugWaffle on May 20, 2014, 03:50:35 PM
Bumping this cause I'm considering Temple heavily. I'd be moving all the way from PR, anything crucial I should know? I keep hearing skateboarding is completely illegal.
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: Nigga on May 20, 2014, 04:06:58 PM
Bumping this cause I'm considering Temple heavily. I'd be moving all the way from PR, anything crucial I should know? I keep hearing skateboarding is completely illegal.

no. You get kicked out of most spots like every other city, but it's not as bad as people think. Love is fine to skate, you just need to know the right times/keep your eyes open in case cops show up. But after 10:30pm it's fine. Philly rules, such a great skate scene and lots of good spots inside and outside the city. Plus the new Paines Plaza is fun. And Temple is a great school. Go for it, you'll be glad
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: ThugWaffle on May 20, 2014, 04:28:37 PM
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Bumping this cause I'm considering Temple heavily. I'd be moving all the way from PR, anything crucial I should know? I keep hearing skateboarding is completely illegal.
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no. You get kicked out of most spots like every other city, but it's not as bad as people think. Love is fine to skate, you just need to know the right times/keep your eyes open in case cops show up. But after 10:30pm it's fine. Philly rules, such a great skate scene and lots of good spots inside and outside the city. Plus the new Paines Plaza is fun. And Temple is a great school. Go for it, you'll be glad

Thanks, stoked to hear that.
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: ThugWaffle on May 20, 2014, 05:35:52 PM
Can anyone tell me if living off campus would be cheaper?
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: Nigga on May 20, 2014, 06:09:24 PM
Can anyone tell me if living off campus would be cheaper?

Depends on where you want to live. Most of the cheap housing near Temple is in the hood of North Philly. South Philly is also cheap and that's where most of the touristy nightlife stuff is located, but it's kind of a hike from there to Temple, but not too far if you have a bike.
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: Willie on May 20, 2014, 08:13:31 PM
I think most of the off campus housing next to the school has gotten expensive. Landlords know mom and dad are usually footing the bill. Anything north of the school is just playing Russian roulette, IMO. Those are some of the worst neighborhoods in the city and when I keep hearing about students getting jacked up there my first reaction is "Why the fuck did you move to Broad and Dauphin?".

As long as you are close to the subway or the El (you'd need to switch trains for the El) you can get to Temple without much trouble. Rents aren't cheap for singles usually but most people I know split a house with some roommates which is usually cheaper. South Philly east of Broad is decent.


Are you an undergrad? If so, I'd consider starting out in a dorm. Easier to meet people, you don't need to worry about little shit while you get acclimated.
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: ThugWaffle on May 20, 2014, 08:16:23 PM
I think most of the off campus housing next to the school has gotten expensive. Landlords know mom and dad are usually footing the bill. Anything north of the school is just playing Russian roulette, IMO. Those are some of the worst neighborhoods in the city and when I keep hearing about students getting jacked up there my first reaction is "Why the fuck did you move to Broad and Dauphin?".

As long as you are close to the subway or the El (you'd need to switch trains for the El) you can get to Temple without much trouble. Rents aren't cheap for singles usually but most people I know split a house with some roommates which is usually cheaper. South Philly east of Broad is decent.


Are you an undergrad? If so, I'd consider starting out in a dorm. Easier to meet people, you don't need to worry about little shit while you get acclimated.

Yes, I'm an undergrad. I think the best choice is a dorm and explore around the city and learn my way before commuting to school.
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: JLay24 on June 10, 2014, 11:10:40 PM
I'll be staying at Temple University from late June to late July. Anybody mind sharing more info about skating there/in Philly? Also any skateshops I should check out? I plan on buying a new board and shoes once I get there.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Temple University
Post by: Nigga on June 11, 2014, 06:10:05 AM
I'll be staying at Temple University from late June to late July. Anybody mind sharing more info about skating there/in Philly? Also any skateshops I should check out? I plan on buying a new board and shoes once I get there.

Thanks!

Exit Skateshop, best dudes, great location/neighborhood, and the shop is really rad with a huge selection. 825 N 2nd St is the address, really close to Temple.
There's also Nocturnal, 533 South St. Also a great shop, those guys are awesome, it's just a little out of the way.
Can't go wrong with either of them though