Student Stories

Exploring Home Away from Home: Navigating Housing Experiences in Your Global Study Journey

Embarking on a global adventure for your academic pursuits is an exciting and enriching experience. The journey to a cross-cultural destination opens up a world of opportunities not only academically but also in terms of personal growth. One of the key aspects of your study abroad or away experience is finding the right place to… Read more Exploring Home Away from Home: Navigating Housing Experiences in Your Global Study Journey

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Vlahogiannis, Marianna

Navigating Mental Health Triggers During Study Abroad or Away

Studying abroad or away from your home university is a thrilling adventure filled with unique experiences and life-changing moments. However, it can also be a challenging journey, and one aspect that should not be overlooked is mental health. The unfamiliar environment, cultural differences, and distance from your support network can sometimes trigger mental health concerns.… Read more Navigating Mental Health Triggers During Study Abroad or Away

Posted on November 2, 2023November 15, 2023 by Vlahogiannis, Marianna

Allergies Abroad- Grace Moore

One of the apparent obstacles that students often face when studying abroad is the presence of food allergies. Today we are sharing our peer advisor, Grace Moore’s experience while studying abroad with a food allergy and how it might not have affected her experience as much as she thought it would. Having allergies is… Read more Allergies Abroad- Grace Moore

Posted on September 26, 2023October 10, 2023 by Vlahogiannis, Marianna

Meet Our New Peer Advisors!

We are thrilled to introduce our new team of Peer Advisors, who are here to make your study abroad and away experiences as enriching as possible. Get ready to meet the friendly faces who will be your go-to resource for all things international education! You can meet our Peer Advisors tabling across campus and leading… Read more Meet Our New Peer Advisors!

Posted on September 14, 2023October 12, 2023 by Vlahogiannis, Marianna

Study Abroad Experience Q&A with Lexi Cioffi

Written by Lexi Cioffi. My name is Lexi Cioffi and I am from Frederick, MD. I have a major in Business Administration, Leadership and Management with a minor in Spanish. This Summer 2022, I was fortunate enough to spend 6 weeks in Madrid, Spain and Alicante, Spain as part of a TU Faculty-Led Study Abroad… Read more Study Abroad Experience Q&A with Lexi Cioffi

Posted on August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 by McLean, Deja

Interested in Studying Abroad or Away?

So you’re interested in studying abroad or away? Here is how to get started. What are the Benefits of Studying Abroad or Away? When you are thinking about possibly going abroad or away, you want to think about how that experience can impact YOUR future. Some benefits of studying abroad or away include: Personal growth… Read more Interested in Studying Abroad or Away?

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by McLean, Deja

We’re Celebrating Our Seniors!

As the Spring 2022 semester comes to a close, we are celebrating our seniors who have studied abroad or away and our senior student workers! Brianna Boston will be graduating with a Psychology major and African American studies minor. She studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina on a Faculty-Led Program during Minimester 2020, and served… Read more We’re Celebrating Our Seniors!

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Hoggarth, Grace

Q&A with Peer Adviser Deja McLean

Written by Genesis Mendez Deja McLean is our newest Study Abroad & Away peer advisor and is a Fall 2022 study abroad returnee who studied in South Korea. Deja studied abroad in South Korea during the global COVID-19 pandemic and had to be quarantined upon entry per the country’s entry requirements for… Read more Q&A with Peer Adviser Deja McLean

Posted on April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by Hoggarth, Grace

TU Study Abroad Alumna Bintu Musa-Harry Shares Her Extensive Experiences Abroad

“Remember the places that call you. Do not be discouraged if you cannot go today because you just may end up there sometime in the future. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have studied, lived, and worked in every place I said I would. Facebook memories remind me that this is the truth!” Seasoned… Read more TU Study Abroad Alumna Bintu Musa-Harry Shares Her Extensive Experiences Abroad

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 by Hoggarth, Grace

We’re Celebrating International Education Week!

International Education Week is a celebration of the academic and personal benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. A collaboration between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, IEW promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to learn and study in the United… Read more We’re Celebrating International Education Week!

Posted on November 10, 2021November 11, 2021 by Villamar, Katherine H.