Parents
The Fox School Honors Program has always enjoyed strong relationships with parents of our current students. It is recognized that parents play an important role in their student's decisions about the university they attend and the educational and personal goals they set. The honors program offers a variety of easy ways that parents can keep in touch with their students such as sending a "finals care package" or even a birthday cake to celebrate their birthday.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Fox School help my child get a job or internship in the business field?
The Fox School integrates professional development into the curriculum and provides unique programs to help students find a job and build a career.
It's why we've established a Center for Student Professional Development
(CSPD) that links The Fox School with the business community. CSPD coordinates
a wide range of programs to help students develop professional skills,
attitudes, and ethics, and choose a meaningful, rewarding career.
The Honors Program along with CSPD sponsors events such as a Dress For
Success Fashion Show, resume workshops, etiquette luncheons and mock
interviews to help our students develop the "soft skills" they
will need in the working world.
What leadership opportunities are there at Temple University?
Temple University has a lot of opportunities for students to get involved,
gain leadership experience, and contribute to communities outside of
campus.
Temple has over 120 student organizations administered through Temple
University Office of Student Activities. The Student Activities Office
provides students with the necessary resources to form a student group, program
planning tools, and avenues to learn and network with students from all over
the world. Also, the Business Honors
Student Association is a wonderful organization for students to get involved
with and become leaders early in their college careers.
What student government opportunities are there at Temple University?
Temple Student Government is the representative body of student leaders who have shown an interest in the vision, desires, concerns, and education of its Temple students. TSG serves as the umbrella organization, which provides a variety of services. Our services include consultation on student issues, organization of activities, academic support, community programming, funding of registered organizations, and a positive atmosphere.
When should students get involved?
It is best for a student to start getting involved as early as possible, preferably during their freshman year. This will provide them with a richer campus experience and early networking skills. However, in order for the student to manage his or her time effectively, they should not get involved with too many organizations at the same time. They should find two organizations that they can be extremely dedicated to and then make adjustments to that number as they get adjusted and gain experience.
What will my child receive by graduating from the business honors program?
Honors does not require additional courses, it replaces regular business classes with classes in the Honors Program. Upon completing a certain number of courses, a student may receive a program certificate. Once the student has completed honors, their transcript will indicate this, and therefore make this information available to employers, graduate and professional schools admissions, etc.
Places to stay in Philadelphia
The Conwell Inn - At The Heart of Temple University
Conveniently
located on Temple University’s campus near downtown
Philadelphia, shopping, dining, and the Liacouras Center, the Conwell
Inn features 22 deluxe guest rooms and suites with free high speed internet
and complementary European breakfast.
The Conwell Inn is a deluxe historic landmark hotel. Please visit them at www.conwellinn.com to get more information and find out how to make reservations.
Where else can I stay when I visit Philadelphia?
Quick reference guide to Philadelphia hotels:
- Courtyard by Marriott - Philadelphia Downtown
21 North Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-496-3200
- Doubletree Hotel
237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-893-1600
- Embassy Suites Center City
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-561-1776
- Four Seasons Hotel
One Logan Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-963-1500
- Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
1100 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-923-0100
For a complete list of Philadelphia hotels, please visit: www.gophila.com/accommodations.