CALLING ALL STUDY ABROAD ALUMNI! What would your life be like if you had never studied abroad? Now, think of how different a friend’s life would be if you could just convince them to go abroad, too. We share your passion for international education. That’s why the Institute of International Education (IIE) has joined forces… Read more #GoStudyAbroad!
With the upcoming departure of our minimester and spring semester study abroaders, everyone is scrambling to figure out what to pack! Check out Amanda Reid’s blog about how she packed for nine months of living in Spain. Pack for success, no stress If you’d like to hear more from our current students abroad, check out… Read more Pack for Success, No Stress!
International Education Week is quickly approaching! From an Intensive Cambodian Classical Costume-Making Workshop to the quarterly flag rotation ceremony to Mocktails Around the World, there’s bound to be an event that interests you. Check out the schedule below for a full list of events from November 14 – 20. IEW Poster
We’re always happy to hear from Towson Abroad alumni and Chelsea is no different. As you’ll see Chelsea is now working in the field of international education in nearby D.C. and we are excited to share her story! My name is Chelsea Herskovitz. I graduated from Towson in 2012 with a BS in Mass Communication… Read more Alumni spotlight: Chelsea Herskovitz
The Towson University Foreign Language Department has several faculty-led study abroad opportunities for students who are studying a foreign language. Currently, Dr. Colleen Ebacher is abroad in Spain with a group of Spanish students. Lucky for us they are blogging about their adventures and even better: it’s in two languages! Enjoy the blog! http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog/cmebacher/5/tpod.html If… Read more España & Spain: A blog in two languages
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
The wait is over! We’re so excited to announce our upcoming faculty-led programs. If you’re not familiar with faculty-led programs, they take place over the winter and summer breaks for a few weeks depending on the individual program, and are taught by Towson faculty! Minimester 2016 Costa Rica (BIOL) Environmental Education & Service Learning in the… Read more MINIMESTER & SUMMER 2016 FACULTY-LED PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT!
Considering the price and time investment, in order to get to a country a whole hemisphere away I thought it to be prudent to stay longer, in-country past the completion of the program. Not only did I want a fuller experience in Buenos Aires (where my program was based) but I also wanted to venture… Read more Solo Adventures Abroad — experiencing ultimate independence
Name: Matthew Lenz Major: Double Major in Business Administration: Marketing and E-Business Graduation Year: Spring 2015 Hometown: Odenton, Maryland Where I went abroad: City University – London, England How I chose London When I was in the beginning stages of the study abroad process, I was able to narrow my options down to three countries;… Read more Matt takes on Europe!
Several faculty-led study abroad programs for Summer 2015 are still open for application! Extended application deadline of FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015. Czech Republic/GEOG Geography in the Heart of Europe: Prague May 30 to June 14, 2015 Earn 3 credits of GEOG 494 or GEOG 584 (Graduate) Extended application deadline of FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015. Costa Rica/REED… Read more Summer 2015 faculty-led application deadline extended!
