Thoughts from Brianna James, Peer Advisor. Naturally, each student preparing to go abroad has their own set of concerns. As a student who’d booked their flight a day too early, had never been out of the country before, and had never even been on a plane, I think it’s safe to say I fit the… Read more Studying Abroad as a Student of Color
We are thrilled to announce our new TU Exchange Program in the Czech Republic! What is an exchange program, you ask? At Towson University, an exchange program is a study abroad program at one of our partner universities abroad. They send us students and we send them students. These programs are offered in the spring… Read more Czech it Out! Why You Should Study in Prague
Veterans represent a growing population on college campuses, and that means more students that should study abroad! Plus, if you receive G.I. Bill educational funding, you could be traveling for little to nothing! Check out thoughts from Chris Powell, the Study Abroad Office Veteran Liaison, on studying abroad as a Veteran. Thoughts from Chris Powell,… Read more Advice for Veterans Studying Abroad
Thoughts from Lyndsi Jones, Peer Advisor There are some topics that are considered mildly “taboo” on college campuses. Who receives financial aid? Or whose parents never went to college? Or who is struggling with a mental illness that goes deeper than the typical college stress and anxiety? Because these topics are usually avoided even among… Read more Why It’s a Myth That You Can’t Study Abroad if You Don’t Have Money
Elena Kalodner-Martin is an English major with a Health Sciences minor here at Towson University and will be graduating in Spring 2017. She is originally from Columbia, Maryland. She studied abroad through the Global Experiences Internship Program in Dublin, Ireland during Summer 2016. Q: What (or who) got you started and how did you choose your program? What… Read more Exploring Global Experiences in Dublin
The Study Abroad Office and the Center for Student Diversity have partnered to provide programming specifically suited to students that are not traditionally represented in study abroad. Please join us at the following events so we can show you how truly accessible study abroad is for everyone! Discussion Series Schedule of Events: February 22nd, 12-2pm … Read more “I, Too, Am Study Abroad” Spring 2017 Discussion Series
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?
Have you recently returned from abroad? Want to reflect and talk with other like-minded individuals about your international experience? Looking for ways to get back abroad or launch an international career? The Baltimore Lessons from Abroad Planning Committee would like to invite you to attend the 2017 Baltimore Lessons From Abroad (LFA) Conference on Saturday,… Read more SAVE THE DATE! Baltimore Lessons From Abroad Conference
Candace Ricks is a Towson University alumna who graduated in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. During the fall semester of 2012, she studied abroad with International Studies Abroad (ISA) in Meknes, Morocco, earning a certificate in language, politics, and culture. She is currently living and teaching abroad in Guangzhou, China. Q: What (or… Read more Studying and Working Abroad: Q&A with Candace Ricks
We received over 30 photo submissions from students who have recently studied abroad! Over the past few months, over 1300 votes on social media have been counted! We are excited to announce the winners! 1st place: Jenna Rahwanji (Prague, Czech Republic) 2nd place: Ashley Fuoti (Cinque Terre, Italy) 3rd place: Jenna Cordiello (Interlaken, Switzerland)
