Learn more about how a graduate education at Temple helps students realize their goals, make meaningful connections and participate in important research initiatives.
Anyun Chatterjee
PhD Media and Communication
Lew Klein College of Media and Communication
"Philly also has this great sense of grit. It’s a big city with a lot going on, but it still feels like the kind of place where you can walk around and build meaningful community. It feels warm and artistic—there’s always a new restaurant or coffee shop to explore."
Ginger Hansen
Master of Landscape Architecture
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
"Leading extracurricular studies, supporting incoming students, and guiding their professional development has been so exciting. I really enjoy it, and that's how I hope to give back to this community—by sharing all the things I’ve learned along the way."
Doaa Serag Mohamed Morsy
PhD Spanish and Portuguese
College of Liberal Arts
"I’ve dedicated many years of my life to analyzing the suffering of a marginalized group, such as sick and disabled women, and I hope I’ve made an impact in how we engage with these topics at Temple University."
Lamont Nathaniel Gibson
MFA Film and Media Arts
School of Theater, Film and Media Arts
"I want to leave behind a legacy defined by the quality and authenticity of my work. What exactly that looks like, I'm still figuring out, but I know it will be rooted in my experiences, my stories, and the lessons I've learned along the way."
Hector Contreras
LLM Transnational Law
Beasley School of Law
"The law program’s community has been invaluable. We have monthly events with speakers, alumni, and local legal professionals, fostering connections in Tokyo’s close-knit legal community."
Gary Scales
PhD History
College of Liberal Arts '24
"I hope to have impacted my students and colleagues by showing the importance of curiosity and why learning doesn’t always require answers. Appreciating that is what makes education so vibrant and fundamental in showing how we can best develop as people and thinkers."
Leanne Przybylowski
MS Communication for Development & Social Change
Lew Klein College of Media and Communication '22
"Grad school can be intense, but having a clear reason for doing it will make the journey easier, and much more valuable. And build connections with your professors and peers—they’ll offer you support, opportunities, and lasting connections long after you’ve graduated."
Alexis Mongiello
MAcc, BA Business Administration
Fox School of Business
"Investing in yourself is the best decision you can make. The CPA credential has been a golden ticket for me, allowing opportunities across various industries."
Carolyn Adkerson
DBA
Fox School of Business
"It’s not always easy, but having a clear sense of purpose and sticking to that helps you stay grounded. For me, it’s about remembering that this doctoral journey is temporary, and in the end, it’ll be worth it when I can apply what I’ve learned to make a meaningful impact."
Jing Han
PhD Media and Communication
Lew Klein College of Media and Communication
"My advice is simple: if you really want to pursue graduate school, work hard and you’ll see results. It’s important to stay determined and keep going, even if things don’t seem ideal—hard work and consistency will pay off."
Kanghyun (Simon) Cho
PhD Business Administration
Fox School of Business
"I would say that my community extends beyond my MIS concentration, and even beyond the Fox School of Business. The interdisciplinary collaboration here is invaluable, and I have worked with professors across various disciplines, which has enriched my research perspective."
Abby Whitaker
PhD History
College of Liberal Arts '24
"My community at Temple was rooted in the history department. It’s really an amazing place, where I found supportive peers and mentors. I think grad students are often each other's best resource. I had a few older students who took me under their wing and always came around to see how I was doing."
Liz Tucker
PhD Biology, MS Kinesiology
College of Science and Technology '22, College of Public Health '17
"Keep your mind open to the possibilities stemming from your work. The skills you gain during your graduate studies are versatile and can be applied in so many fields."
Laura Miller
MEd Secondary Education
College of Education and Human Development
"I hope that having a master's degree will give me more influence and the ability to back my ideas with research, making it easier to advocate for positive change."
Trae Manzili
PhD Africology and African American Studies
College of Liberal Arts
"Grad school demands a lot, but it's immensely rewarding when you're prepared and focused."
Hoa Vo
MPH Health Policy & Management, MS Health Informatics
College of Public Health '22
"I highly value human connections and sharing knowledge, and I believe the more you show up, the more you connect, the better the outcome."
Uddipana Kakati
PhD Chemistry
College of Science and Technology '23
"To anyone considering a PhD, I would say make sure you're truly passionate about the field, or the process will feel like a struggle. I love chemistry, and I loved the work I was doing in my PhD."
Colin Hammar
PhD Sociology
College of Liberal Arts '21
"A lot of the advice you get when you enter a PhD program is to know from the outset what you want to do and where you want to go, and to have your research agenda conceptualized before you start. While I think that can be helpful, I also think it’s important to stay open to new directions and opportunities."
Noah Griffith
MS Sport Business
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management '21
"You have to learn to be uncomfortable in order to make progress and improve. I think that’s one of the most important things."
Simone Shemshedini
MLArch Landscape Architecture
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
"I think it’s important to stay connected with the land you’re working on so that you can make decisions that are in-touch and realistic."
Jaggar DeMarco
PhD Media and Communication
Lew Klein College of Media and Communication
"My goal in grad school is to show that there is no social justice without disability advocacy."
Ontaria Kim Wilson
MFA Directing
Boyer College of Music and Dance
"Our society puts so much stress on time and age, but I have learned that those things shouldn’t hold you back from doing what you love to do."
Negar Ghasemi
MS Music Technology
Boyer College of Music and Dance
"Coming to Temple was like finding a family that I felt a lack of upon my immigration."
Sena Abigail Atsugah
PhD Dance
Boyer College of Music and Dance
"It’s important to remember that your family and friends are looking up to you, and the world is looking up to you."
Yerusalem Yohannes
MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences
College of Public Health
"With Temple being such a big school, it was amazing how I received such a high level of personal and individualized support."
Camila Franco Rodriguez
PhD Hispanic Linguistics
College of Liberal Arts
"There’s something really comforting about being able to speak Spanish with people in my department."
Hannah Kim
PhD Bioinformatics
College of Science and Technology
“When you conduct research, it’s all about finding something new and unique – and you will learn a lot about yourself along the way too.”
Mariel Delacruz
PhD Criminal Justice
College of Liberal Arts
“Being able to contribute to my own community, especially in North Philly, has been a motivating factor for me throughout my studies.”
Jovan Andjelkovic
PhD Machine Learning
College of Science and Technology
“The best moment of teaching is the light bulb moment, and the happiness you see when the student realizes they understand the material.”
Linh Vo
MS Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Fox School of Business
“Temple helped me get out of my comfort zone to try new things."
Lucas de Souza Martins
PhD Diplomatic History
College of Liberal Arts
“I have had many opportunities to visit the countries I’m studying, to meet with policymakers, and to network with important figures in my field.”