Phones have become increasingly important in today’s society, and not just in America. While you’re abroad, it could be very helpful to know which apps to use for various reasons. To help sort through them, we’ve compiled a useful list, divided into categories! To connect with friends, both back home and in your new city:… Read more Recommended Apps to Use Abroad
Thoughts from Lyndsi Jones, Peer Advisor Who out there struggles with some kind of mental health condition? Have you thought about studying abroad? Are you worried that studying abroad would be too stressful, or too hard to manage along with your illness? What many students don’t realize is that over 20% of people between the… Read more Resource Series 1: Tips for Handling Mental Illness Abroad
One of the most frequent questions we get asked is, “Do I need to speak a foreign language to study abroad?” Students are typically very relieved to find that the answer is no! While knowing the native language of the country you’re studying in is helpful, it is not required. Many of our program options… Read more Simple Steps to Learn a Language Before You Leave
This semester, we received over 20 photo submissions from recent study abroad participants! After selecting the Top 10, we received over 1,000 votes across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! The winners of the Spring 2017 Photo Contest are: 1st Place: Leah Therres (Ambleside, United Kingdom) 2nd Place: Aleia Libao (Venice, Italy) 3rd Place: Courtney Pfaff (Lisbon,… Read more Spring 2017 Photo Contest Winners!
Do you want to study abroad, but don’t think you have time to squeeze it into your schedule? Does your major require an internship for graduation? Do you want your resume to stand out to future employers? If you answered yes to the above questions, a summer internship with Global Experiences might be just what… Read more Intern Abroad with TU!
And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… We have finalized the line-up for the 2018 faculty-led programs! If you are unfamiliar with our faculty-led programs, they are essentially study abroad opportunities during the winter, spring, and summer breaks led by Towson faculty, ranging from 2-6 weeks. Without further ado… Color Key: light green represents Minimester programs, dark… Read more 2018 Faculty-Led Program Announcement!
Thoughts from Brianna James, Peer Advisor. Naturally, each student preparing to go abroad has their own set of concerns. As a student who’d booked their flight a day too early, had never been out of the country before, and had never even been on a plane, I think it’s safe to say I fit the… Read more Studying Abroad as a Student of Color
We are thrilled to announce our new TU Exchange Program in the Czech Republic! What is an exchange program, you ask? At Towson University, an exchange program is a study abroad program at one of our partner universities abroad. They send us students and we send them students. These programs are offered in the spring… Read more Czech it Out! Why You Should Study in Prague
Veterans represent a growing population on college campuses, and that means more students that should study abroad! Plus, if you receive G.I. Bill educational funding, you could be traveling for little to nothing! Check out thoughts from Chris Powell, the Study Abroad Office Veteran Liaison, on studying abroad as a Veteran. Thoughts from Chris Powell,… Read more Advice for Veterans Studying Abroad
Elena Kalodner-Martin is an English major with a Health Sciences minor here at Towson University and will be graduating in Spring 2017. She is originally from Columbia, Maryland. She studied abroad through the Global Experiences Internship Program in Dublin, Ireland during Summer 2016. Q: What (or who) got you started and how did you choose your program? What… Read more Exploring Global Experiences in Dublin
