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?
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!
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
In honor of Black History Month, we want to highlight famous Black study abroad alumni. These influential individuals’ unique experiences abroad have changed their lives and perspectives. You, too, can broaden your global perspective and take on an amazing challenge. Tia Mowry – Florence, Italy You may have seen her on Sister, Sister or even… Read more 5 Famous Black Study Abroad Alumni
So you’ve just gotten back to campus for spring term and you’re already dreaming about going away. We’ve got a jampacked schedule of Study Abroad and Away events to help you plan your experience. National Student Exchange Information Session Thursday, February 10 from 5-6pm via Zoom Monday, February 14 from 1-2pm via Zoom Study Away at another… Read more February 2022 Study Abroad & Away Events
Studying abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic has proven itself to be a challenge for many university students. With programs getting canceled due to country restrictions, an increase in cases, as well as the omicron variant, the pandemic has interfered with the opportunities students would have otherwise had to study abroad. Towson University alum, Zack Smith… Read more TU Alum Zack Smith Shares His Study Abroad Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
“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
Happy Veterans Day! Today and every day we honor our veterans… thank you! If you are a veteran or military affiliated student who is interested in international experiences, we can help you get there. Talk to us to learn how to apply any Post-9/11 G.I. Bill or other VA benefits towards a study abroad experience.… Read more Happy Veterans Day!
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!
My name is Elianna Albert, and I am a rising sophomore at Towson University. I love exploring new countries and cultures, hence my International Studies and Psych major. Yet, as we all are aware, COVID has restricted several foreign travel opportunities usually offered at TU. This left me with one option for finding a different… Read more TU takes USD!
