Name: Monica
Hometown: Upper Darby, PA
Major: French
Minor: Spanish & Political Science
Year: Senior
Club(s)/Organization(s) that I'm involved with:
Diamond Marching Band, Basketball Band, Wind Ensemble, Collegiate Band.
Where I live : University Village- 1 block off campus, but it's so close I don't consider it off!
Best place to get a cheese steak: Tony Luke’s in South Philly.
Favorite spot on campus and why:
The outdoor area in between the Tuttleman Learning Center and Paley Library because it’s beautiful and quiet, and perfect for studying and eating.
Favorite class at Temple: Greek Drama and Greek Culture.
Favorite memory from freshman year: Going to Eastern State Penitentiary the night before Halloween with my friends from Peabody Hall.
Exciting future plans at Temple: I am studying abroad at the Sorbonne in Paris for Spring Semester 2009!!
How has Temple changed you for the better:
Temple has broadened my horizon in the sense that I discovered myself and branched out and met so many of my best friends. Temple has definitely prepared me for doing things on my own and trying things I never thought I’d do.
Favorite restaurant in the city: Fez Moroccan Restaurant.
Favorite/best aspect of Temple:
The fact that Temple has so many study abroad options and that you can study abroad in any city or country that you wish.
Hidden talent or activity: I play the trumpet!
Hobbies: Collecting turtles and all the state quarters, reading, listening to music, watching movies, and going out and experiencing new things.