Let’s face it, being a first generation college student can be hard. On the one hand, it’s rewarding; you have the opportunity to further yourself and your family through your education. On the other hand, that’s a lot of pressure! You don’t necessarily have anyone to help you with applying for FAFSA, scholarships, internships, or jobs. Having… Read more Study Abroad for First Generation College Students
One of the most stressful parts of the study abroad process is figuring out the flight situation. We know how complicated and confusing it can feel, but we’re here to help you make sense of it all! Below we’ve outlined five main things you should keep in mind when booking your flights. Take advantage of… Read more Tips for Booking Your Study Abroad Flight
The Fund for Education Abroad is a philanthropic organization that was created in 2010 to fulfill the need for an independent study abroad scholarship provider. Thanks to the generous donations of individuals and corporations, FEA is able to grant scholarships of up to $10,000. FEA is looking for students from traditionally underrepresented groups as well… Read more Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
My name is Amanda Reid, and I am a junior at Towson double majoring in Spanish and International Studies and planning to graduate in the spring of 2018. I was born and raised in Bel Air, Maryland, so travelling through ISA to Madrid, Spain for nine months was a huge life change for me. Before… Read more How to Survive Reverse Culture Shock 101
Do you want to study abroad, but feel held back by the price tag? Are you interested in learning languages? Do you like free things? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you need to check out the Critical Language Scholarship Program! The CLS Program is a FULLY-FUNDED language immersion program developed by the U.S.… Read more The Critical Language Scholarship is LIVE!
Thoughts from Peer Advisor, Alie Waller Studying abroad is notorious for fostering cross-cultural experiences and forcing students out of their comfort zones. Spending time in a foreign country, whether it be for 2 weeks or 2 years, bestows invaluable life lessons upon the traveler that may not be experienced had they never taken that first… Read more So You’re Studying Abroad During an Election Year…
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: September 14th, 12-2pm* Center… Read more “I, Too, Am Study Abroad” Discussion Series
Please welcome Katie Villamar to Towson University. She joins TU as the new Associate Director for Study Abroad. Katie’s passion for the international education field stems from her own global experiences. An avid traveler, her first study abroad experience as a Student Ambassador in Western Europe in 2000 helped her to realize her life’s passion… Read more Meet the Office: New Associate Director and New Peer Advisors
I am Taariq Adams from Fort Washington, MD and a student at Towson University, double majoring in Electronic Media & Film and Mass Communication. I am currently a Junior, expected to graduate in 2018. Earlier this summer, I was part of a faculty-led study abroad program for Summer 2016, “Global Competence and Communication in… Read more World Journal: Taariq Adams
Thank you to all our world-traveling students who submitted their amazing photos from their time abroad! We received nearly 30 entries and totaled over 2,000 votes from social media, orientation meetings and our Bon Voyage social. We are excited to announce our Spring 2016 winners: 1st Place Harrison Hart: Florence, Italy 2nd Place Dominique Farino:… Read more Spring 2016 Photo Contest Winners
