Whatever the specifics are for your case when preparing to study abroad, we want to be able to help you! The following list is by no means exhaustive, but we hope you find the resources useful. Diversity Abroad has great resources for diverse students. Check out their tips for students of color abroad. Transitions Abroad… Read more Resource Series 2: Resources for Students of Color Abroad
One of the most frequent questions we get asked is, “Do I need to speak a foreign language to study abroad?” Students are typically very relieved to find that the answer is no! While knowing the native language of the country you’re studying in is helpful, it is not required. Many of our program options… Read more Simple Steps to Learn a Language Before You Leave
And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… We have finalized the line-up for the 2018 faculty-led programs! If you are unfamiliar with our faculty-led programs, they are essentially study abroad opportunities during the winter, spring, and summer breaks led by Towson faculty, ranging from 2-6 weeks. Without further ado… Color Key: light green represents Minimester programs, dark… Read more 2018 Faculty-Led Program Announcement!
Now’s the time to start planning ahead. Take a look at what we have on tap for Summer 2017 faculty-led programs! Application deadline: March 15th *Countries shaded in cobalt blue and teal are locations of summer programs Communication and Global Competence in Barcelona, Spain Culture and Psychology: Italy from a Psychological Perspective Education, Ethics, and… Read more Where Will You Go This Summer?
This post was originally shared on the personal blog of Towson junior Alie Waller who studied in India in Spring 2015 with the American Institute of Foreign Study (AIFS). We’re happy to share this post as part of our Student Stories and the Fall 2015 edition of our newsletter. Thanks, Alie! Over the past two and a… Read more Life in Color: INDIA!
Did you know that we recently had a Towson student in South Korea? Check out her awesome blog page and enjoy reading about her adventure! http://seoul-searching.weebly.com/ Here’s a preview: “Hyunwoo and I left for the airport around 8am (my flight was set to depart from Incheon at 10:30am), but perhaps we should have left a bit… Read more My Heart and Seoul: South Korea
Dr. Alexandra M. Towns, graduated from Towson University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies. Her study abroad experiences at Towson consisted of the German Language Immersion program in Summer of 2002 at Carl Von Ossietsky University in Oldenburg, Germany, the Spanish Language Immersion program in Cuernavaca, Mexico over Minimester in 2003, and… Read more Q&A with one of our previous study abroad superstars!
Start the process early. Studying abroad isn’t something you want to just rush into. Plan ahead to make sure you’re making the right decision on everything from where to study to where you want to live. You’ll feel much more prepared if you take time to sort through all your options. Start being more open… Read more 5 Things to Know Before You Go Abroad
This post is the second installment in a semester-long series of posts from Towson senior Allie Woodfin. Allie is studying this Fall 2014 semester at the University of Avignon. You can also follow along on her tumblr at: http://provisoirementprovencale.tumblr.com/ My favorite thing about life here is that the French love pleasure. Let me define pleasure:… Read more The French Way of Life
