Personal Narrative: My Experience At Temple University

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The moment I was awarded a scholarship for a class at Temple University from my school made me cry. I almost screamed “Thank you!” to the teacher who offered me the opportunity. My time at Temple changed my attitude about school and made me realize that college holds more than just classes and grades, but a diverse pool of unique personalities. As I was the youngest in my class, I foolishly believed I would be living in a different society than the rest of the student body like an outcast. My, belief however, gradually changed. Temple provided a new challenge that I never experienced during high school. I was forced out of my usual social network. Anxiety took control of me on the first day, causing me to move like a stiff piece of wood all

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