Personal Essays - The Temple News

A student thanks a professor for guiding in through the process of finding his career path.

A student thanks a journalism professor for being a Black female role to her.

A student writes a letter to an English professor, thanking him for inspiring her.

A student writes a letter to a political science professor who made her feel accepted in academia.

A student writes about being stereotyped because of her name and style choices.

The women’s basketball beat reporter writes about the sexism she’s experienced while writing for The Temple News.

A student from North Philadelphia who attends Temple writes about how other students disrespect her home.

A student writes about being diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome in elementary school, and overcoming its challenges.

A student writes about how she cares for her son, while being a full-time Temple student.

The REFINE Editor-in-Chief writes about finding an escape from college stressors and eating disorder tendencies by becoming a cycling instructor.