Tag: Towson University

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

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A Comprehensive Guide to Destination Research

Embarking on a study abroad or away journey is an exhilarating prospect that promises cultural immersion, global perspective, and unparalleled personal growth. However, the key to a successful and transformative experience lies in the meticulous research of your study destination. The process of researching destinations, whether global or domestic, will help you make informed decisions… Read more A Comprehensive Guide to Destination Research

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Your Stress Relief Toolkit for Study Abroad & Away

Studying abroad or away is an exhilarating adventure filled with new experiences, cultural immersion, and personal growth. However, with the excitement also comes the potential for stress as you navigate unfamiliar surroundings and adjust to a different way of life. This stress relief toolkit will help you navigate the ups and downs of a new… Read more Your Stress Relief Toolkit for Study Abroad & Away

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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

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Resource Series 4: Tips for Financing Study Abroad

It’s the constant question among students and parents that are interested in learning about study abroad—“How will I pay for it?” If money is tight, studying abroad may seem like the last possible option. Hopefully, the resources given here will show you that studying abroad can be an option for anyone, including students with financial… Read more Resource Series 4: Tips for Financing Study Abroad

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Resource Series 2: Resources for Students of Color Abroad

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

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Resource Series 1: Tips for Handling Mental Illness Abroad

Thoughts from Lyndsi Jones, Peer Advisor Who out there struggles with some kind of mental health condition? Have you thought about studying abroad? Are you worried that studying abroad would be too stressful, or too hard to manage along with your illness? What many students don’t realize is that over 20% of people between the… Read more Resource Series 1: Tips for Handling Mental Illness Abroad

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