The Study Abroad Office and the Center for Student Diversity have partnered to provide programming specifically suited to students that are not traditionally represented in study abroad. Please join us at the following events so we can show you how truly accessible study abroad is for everyone! Discussion Series Schedule of Events: February 22nd, 12-2pm … Read more “I, Too, Am Study Abroad” Spring 2017 Discussion Series
Now’s the time to start planning ahead. Take a look at what we have on tap for Summer 2017 faculty-led programs! Application deadline: March 15th *Countries shaded in cobalt blue and teal are locations of summer programs Communication and Global Competence in Barcelona, Spain Culture and Psychology: Italy from a Psychological Perspective Education, Ethics, and… Read more Where Will You Go This Summer?
Candace Ricks is a Towson University alumna who graduated in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. During the fall semester of 2012, she studied abroad with International Studies Abroad (ISA) in Meknes, Morocco, earning a certificate in language, politics, and culture. She is currently living and teaching abroad in Guangzhou, China. Q: What (or… Read more Studying and Working Abroad: Q&A with Candace Ricks
We received over 30 photo submissions from students who have recently studied abroad! Over the past few months, over 1300 votes on social media have been counted! We are excited to announce the winners! 1st place: Jenna Rahwanji (Prague, Czech Republic) 2nd place: Ashley Fuoti (Cinque Terre, Italy) 3rd place: Jenna Cordiello (Interlaken, Switzerland)
One of the most stressful parts of the study abroad process is figuring out the flight situation. We know how complicated and confusing it can feel, but we’re here to help you make sense of it all! Below we’ve outlined five main things you should keep in mind when booking your flights. Take advantage of… Read more Tips for Booking Your Study Abroad Flight
My name is Amanda Reid, and I am a junior at Towson double majoring in Spanish and International Studies and planning to graduate in the spring of 2018. I was born and raised in Bel Air, Maryland, so travelling through ISA to Madrid, Spain for nine months was a huge life change for me. Before… Read more How to Survive Reverse Culture Shock 101
Thoughts from Peer Advisor, Alie Waller Studying abroad is notorious for fostering cross-cultural experiences and forcing students out of their comfort zones. Spending time in a foreign country, whether it be for 2 weeks or 2 years, bestows invaluable life lessons upon the traveler that may not be experienced had they never taken that first… Read more So You’re Studying Abroad During an Election Year…
The Study Abroad Office and the Center for Student Diversity have partnered to provide programming specifically suited to students that are not traditionally represented in study abroad. Please join us at the following events so we can show you how truly accessible study abroad is for everyone! Discussion Series Schedule of Events: September 14th, 12-2pm* Center… Read more “I, Too, Am Study Abroad” Discussion Series
Please welcome Katie Villamar to Towson University. She joins TU as the new Associate Director for Study Abroad. Katie’s passion for the international education field stems from her own global experiences. An avid traveler, her first study abroad experience as a Student Ambassador in Western Europe in 2000 helped her to realize her life’s passion… Read more Meet the Office: New Associate Director and New Peer Advisors
I am Taariq Adams from Fort Washington, MD and a student at Towson University, double majoring in Electronic Media & Film and Mass Communication. I am currently a Junior, expected to graduate in 2018. Earlier this summer, I was part of a faculty-led study abroad program for Summer 2016, “Global Competence and Communication in… Read more World Journal: Taariq Adams
