“The Ghibli Museum is a showcase and tribute to various Japanese animators who have worked under the banner of the animation studio Studio Ghibli. It is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, about an hour and a half away from my former exchange school, Tokyo International University. On a breezy Sunday, I went with my… Read more TU Abroad Stories: Dorian Andrews (Part 3)
“Since I went to Ireland, I’ve really opened my eyes to the world around me. Being in college makes it really hard to keep up with news and such, but my professor for study abroad made me realize that there are so many perspectives in the world that it is ignorant to know only your… Read more TU Abroad Stories: Emily Trumble
When Elssa Kenfack went abroad in the Minimester of 2018 on an Intensive language & Culture program through CIEE to Salvador da Bahia, she kept a blog highlighting some of the experiences that she had. She starts her journey on her blog with: “Coming to you all the way from the beautiful Salvador—I MADE IT!… Read more TU Abroad Stories: Elssa Kenfack
“I went to Israel in January of 2017. It was only a ten day trip but it has affected me in more ways than one. This was my second study abroad trip, my previous being at my undergraduate school. Upon returning I think about Israel everyday. My longing and yearning to go back is palatable,… Read more TU Abroad Stories: Emily Rickens
“Over the summer, I traveled to Minato Mirai to visit some of the local malls and casually shop. I met with my friend Collin from my home college (Towson University), and we ran into THIS spectacle. It just so happened to be PIKACHU DAY! In Yokohama, every year there are parades celebrating the iconic cartoon… Read more TU Abroad Stories: Dorian Andrews (Part 2)
“Studying abroad in Ireland at Maynooth University was one of the best experiences of my life. I became best friends with people from France, Ireland, and Germany and continued to exchange postcards after returning home. Upon returning to Towson, I knew that I had to go back to my Irish home. Last summer, I interned… Read more TU Abroad Stories: Shelby Zimmerman
First impressions mean everything. You can learn a lot about a person from the first encounter, and maybe even determine whether or not he or she is a potential friend/acquaintance or not. After hearing the details of this family, I immediately wanted to have them! I am so grateful for the International Exchange Office… Read more TU Abroad Stories: Dorian Andrews (Part 1)
We’ve reached the end of the road for this blog series! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading all of our student blogger’s experiences in Italy this past summer! Day 17: Free Day in Rome Student Blogger: Krystyna Griswold For the free day in Rome, myself and many other students visited Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer home.… Read more Culture & Psychology Summer 2017 Student Blog Series 6: 17 and 18
Day 12: Galileo Museum Student Blogger: Natalie Badra The Galileo Museum featured five centuries of scientific collections which included geometric and military compasses, clocks and watches, magnets, telescopes, thermometers, and medical tools. It was an interesting experience learning about all of the Renaissance instruments. The museum featured the objective lens of the telescope that Galileo… Read more Culture & Psychology Summer 2017 Student Blog Series 5: Day 12, 13 and 14
Day 9: Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Student Author: Marah Friedman There’s no flood in Florence, not in this picture, anyways. Instead, this is just a stunning view atop one of the many silver sculptures displayed at the Pitti Palace. When you initially approach the Palace you will notice a beige stone building with arched… Read more Culture & Psychology Summer 2017 Student Blog Series 4: Day 9, 10 and 11
