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
Did you know one of our student groups in Italy is keeping a blog of their time abroad? See their posts and mouth-watering photos on our blog: http://wp.me/P2S0DC-wL Here’s a sneak peek! “Viewing and learning about these works allowed me to better understand how the history of each piece is linked to the cultural beliefs, mental practices, and behavior. I… Read more Italy: Culture & Psychology blog
Thank you to all our world-traveling students who submitted their amazing photos from their time abroad! We received nearly 40 entries and received over 1,000 votes from social media, orientation meetings and our bon voyage social. We are excited to announce our Spring 2015 winners: 1st Place – Allie Menzel: Cape Town, South Africa 2nd Place –… Read more Spring 2015 Photo Contest Winners!
Culture & Psychology: Italy from a Psychological Perspective Florence, Rome, and Vatican City, Italy Courses: PSYC 494/594 Travel and Study Abroad in Psychology Fearless Leaders: Dr. David Earnest Site visits: St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican in Rome, as well as the Pantheon, Colossuem, and Ancient Forum. Students will also spend a long weekend in Florence where… Read more Summer 2015 Faculty-Led Program: Culture & Psychology: Italy from a Psychological Perspective
Trivial things I learned in Florence Name: Kim Le Major: Art and Design Hometown: Hochimin, Vietnam Destination: Florence, Italy Institution: TU in Italy: Lorenzo de’Medici, Florence campus 1. Street signs are on the buildings, not on a pole in the corner, or hanging in the middle of the streets. And since most of them are… Read more What to Know about Florence, Italy
Forget about tourist attractions, it is the small things that matter. Name: Kim Le Major: Art and Design Hometown: Hochimin, Vietnam Destination: Florence, Italy Institution: TU in Italy: Lorenzo de’Medici, Florence campus So, a thing about living in a famous city with countless visitors all around the year is sometimes I forgot Florence is a tourist destination. I would wake up… Read more Life in Florence: The Small Things
History of Venice from the Maritime Republic to the Modern Days Venice, Italy Courses: ITAL 101-301 OR ITAL 370 and ITAL 494 Fearless Leader: Dr. Margherita Pampinella-Cropper Excursions: Isle of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon, the city of Verona, and a weekend trip to Florence Did you know Venice is held up by wood pilings on the 118 submerged islands in… Read more Mini 2015 Faculty-Led Program: History of Venice in Italy
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
Explore the sights and tastes of Italy with Rachael Mady! With a sense of humor and a sense of adventure, her blog is sure to entertain! Adventure is Out There! http://adventureisoutthere2014.blogspot.it/ Rachael Mady TU in Italy Spring 2014
Read about Italy through Caitlin Crisafulli’s artistic and poetic language that paints the beautiful city of Florence, Italy and everything it has to offer from food to history. Barenaked Hippie The world as told by a 20 year old college student. http://barenakedhippie.wordpress.com/ Caitlin Crisafulli Florence, Italy Spring 2014
