In the 2019 minimester, I studied abroad in South Korea at Yonsei University. As a half-Korean, I wanted to go to South Korea to learn more about Korean culture and gain confidence in speaking the Korean language in order to communicate with my family in South Korea better. The program at Yonsei offered multiple field… Read more Student Stories: Derek Margulies
Lynn Tomlinson is an assistant film professor at Towson University with expertise in the areas of animation, visual effects, film and media history and theory, production, and post-production. In Summer 2018, Professor Tomlinson led the “TU Crafting Fantastic Worlds: Film, Effects, and Animation in the New Zealand Landscape” faculty-led program. Peer Advisor (PA): Why did… Read more Faculty Feature: Professor Lynn Tomlinson
Lyndsi Jones graduated from Towson University in the Spring of 2017 with a degree in Mass Communication and a minor in Marketing. She studied abroad on a TU exchange program with the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Lyndsi now works as the Communications and Outreach Coordinator and the Fund for Education Abroad in… Read more Ask an Alumni: Lyndsi Jones
Zenab Bakayokois currently a senior at Towson University. She studied abroad with CEA for the Spring 2018 Semester in Paris, France. One of the toughest things about study abroad was staying financially responsible — and for those of us without much money to spend, I have some tips! I had a wonderful semester with CEA.… Read more Great Ways to Stay Money Smart While Abroad
Author: Lauren Savard Lauren Savard is a student from Towson University. She studied abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica in Fall 2016. Ever since I began taking Spanish classes my freshman year of high school, I always had a great hope to spend a semester in a Spanish-speaking country. When presented with the opportunity to… Read more Para servirles: Making a Difference While Abroad
Author: Zenab Bakayoko Zenab studied abroad in Paris, France with CEA in Spring 2018 and works as a CEA Alumni Ambassador. Since 1976, February has been celebrated as Black History Month, during which many different prominent African American figures are recognized and celebrated for their contributions. In honor of Black History Month, I want to… Read more The Importance of Being Black and Going Abroad
“The Friday classes were over, and my host family waited for me by the school as planned. We set off for a 3-hour journey to my host parents’ hometown in Shizuoka. Though night came quickly, we still stopped to look at the lights illuminating Kakegawa Castle, castle built in the 15th Century built by a… Read more TU Abroad Stories: Dorian Andrews (Part 4)
“Traveling abroad was one of the best experiences of my entire life. Often, Americans think of themselves as separate from the rest of the world but this trip opened my eyes to all the connects and parallels we have with other cultures. Before my trip I was excited, but the experience was 10x more amazing… Read more TU Abroad Stories: Samira Barnes
“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
