Studying abroad can have profound impacts on a student’s personal and professional development, both short-term and long-term. For many students, it is an opportunity to develop new skills, become more independent, and gain a wider perspective on their field of study. 85% of respondents to a survey done by the American Institute for Foreign Study… Read more Long Term Benefits of Studying Abroad: Interviews with TU Alumni
Anthony’s Study Abroad Journey: From Italy to Ireland Students at Towson University have a wide range of international study abroad and domestic study away programs to choose from, and it can seem hard to pick just one. Luckily, you don’t have to! At Towson University, there is no limit on how many times students can… Read more Anthony’s Study Abroad Journey: From Italy to Ireland
Embarking on a global adventure for your academic pursuits is an exciting and enriching experience. The journey to a cross-cultural destination opens up a world of opportunities not only academically but also in terms of personal growth. One of the key aspects of your study abroad or away experience is finding the right place to… Read more Exploring Home Away from Home: Navigating Housing Experiences in Your Global Study Journey
Studying abroad or away from your home university is a thrilling adventure filled with unique experiences and life-changing moments. However, it can also be a challenging journey, and one aspect that should not be overlooked is mental health. The unfamiliar environment, cultural differences, and distance from your support network can sometimes trigger mental health concerns.… Read more Navigating Mental Health Triggers During Study Abroad or Away
One of the apparent obstacles that students often face when studying abroad is the presence of food allergies. Today we are sharing our peer advisor, Grace Moore’s experience while studying abroad with a food allergy and how it might not have affected her experience as much as she thought it would. Having allergies is… Read more Allergies Abroad- Grace Moore
We are thrilled to introduce our new team of Peer Advisors, who are here to make your study abroad and away experiences as enriching as possible. Get ready to meet the friendly faces who will be your go-to resource for all things international education! You can meet our Peer Advisors tabling across campus and leading… Read more Meet Our New Peer Advisors!
Written by Lexi Cioffi. My name is Lexi Cioffi and I am from Frederick, MD. I have a major in Business Administration, Leadership and Management with a minor in Spanish. This Summer 2022, I was fortunate enough to spend 6 weeks in Madrid, Spain and Alicante, Spain as part of a TU Faculty-Led Study Abroad… Read more Study Abroad Experience Q&A with Lexi Cioffi
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
