At Temple University, learning English can take place anywhere—in and out of the classroom. Temple Center for American Language and Culture connects you to many events and activities on campus and in the Philadelphia region, including trips to museums, sporting events, parks and shopping areas. These activities also give you many opportunities to use your English, see new places, meet new people and experience the U.S.
Students receive a weekly newsletter with up-to-date information about upcoming activities and events.
Activities & events can include
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sporting events, including Temple football and basketball, the Philadelphia 76ers (basketball), Philadelphia Union (soccer), and Phillies (baseball) games;
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travel to nearby cities--Baltimore, New York City and Washington, D.C.;
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camping and skiing and day trips to beach towns in New Jersey;
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amusement parks; and
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American holiday traditions, including visiting a haunted house for Halloween, eating Thanksgiving dinner and coloring Easter eggs.
Events and Activities
Examples of Past Trips & Events
Spring 1
- Hershey's Chocolate World
- Ice Skating at Winter Fest
- One Liberty Observation Deck
- Philadelphia Auto Show
Spring 2
- Franklin Institute
- Philadelphia Flower Show
- Baltimore
- Easter Egg Decorating Contest
- Six Flags Great Adventure
Summer 1
- Adventure Aquarium
- Philadelphia Union Soccer Game
- Overnight Camping Trip
- Summerfest at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Summer 2
- Ocean City, NJ
- 4th of July Celebration
- Hiking on the Wissahickon Trail
- Ice Cream Social
- Roller Skating at BlueCross RiverRink SummerFest
- Philadelphia Phillies Games
Fall 1
- Dorney Park
- Philadelphia Phillies Game
- Temple Homecoming Football Game
- Outlet Shopping Trip
- Frisbee Golf in Fairmount Park
Fall 2
- Terror Behind the Walls (Eastern State Penitentiary)
- Shopping at IKEA and Wal-Mart
- Lancaster County Day Trip
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Center City Holiday Lights