Name: Kim Le Major: Art and Design Hometown: Hochimin, Vietnam Destination: Florence, Italy Institution: TU in Italy: Lorenzo de’Medici, Florence campus It is impossible to find a one story house or building in the historic center of Florence. Most buildings range from old to very old. Originally, in the interest of defense and population, people in Florence demanded four to… Read more Florence and the Never Ending Stairs
Name: Jane Nay Major: B.A. in Economics ’13 Hometown: Salisbury, Maryland Location: Chachoengsao, Thailand Program: CIEE, Teaching at Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University from Oct. ’13 – Oct ’14 Q. How did you decide that Thailand was the right place for you? How did you find out about the program? I knew I wanted to go… Read more Volunteering Abroad: Jane Nay
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to take a weekend trip away from the city with some of my close friends. My friends’ study abroad on-site advisor invited me along for their program’s excursion to 峨眉山 (Emeishan, or Mt. Emei). Previously, I had heard about Emei Mountain from my kungfu master; namely, because… Read more Journey to Emei Mountain
Name: Jonathan Bryson Major: Business Administration, ‘13 Hometown: Baltimore, MD Destination: Dublin, Ireland Institution: TU Dublin Summer Internship Q1. How did you decide that Dublin was the right place for you to complete an internship? I guess you can say Dublin chose me. The Study Abroad office sent an email regarding the Dublin internship and… Read more Q&A Spotlight: Jonathan Bryson
While studying abroad in Chengdu, China, I have been able to explore many unique topics in more depth than I could have ever imagined. Before I decided to study abroad in China I was very interested with the Chinese philosophy of Daoism. In fact, it wasn’t until I began researching for an English term paper… Read more Daoism in China
When I was still living in America a little over a month ago, I had the privilege of coming into contact with a very special person to me. During my sophomore year at Towson I had become very interested in China and Chinese philosophy—namely Daoism. Since I was eager to learn all that I could… Read more China: Kung Fu Dream
During a weekend trip to the Almafi Coast we visit the Island of Capri with the famous Faraglione rock outcrops. When you pass under the rock you must kiss your lover or you’ll have bad luck in your love life! We also visited the ruins of Pompeii that was destroyed during the eruption of Mt.… Read more Italy: Enjoying Tourist Sights
It has been well over two months since I have been abroad in Sydney, Australia and it has been full of adventure. I am now accustomed to the area in which I live in and have found quick shortcuts and ways around town. I have been enjoying going for runs in Darling Harbor which is… Read more Australia: Academics and Adventure
Jordan continues to be a country full of fun and surprises. As I have grown more accustomed to the culture, I only appreciate it more. As hilarious, and annoying as “Jordanian Time” can be, I can appreciate the more relaxed approach to things. There are no strict timetables like back in the States. Jordanians tell… Read more Jordan: The Wonders of Jordan and its People
My name is Paige and I have been studying abroad in Scotland at the University of Dundee since January. I have really enjoyed my study abroad experience and have been given the opportunity to make friends with people from all over the world. I have become close with people from many different continents including South… Read more Scotland: Traveling Around
