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
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
Thank you to all our world-traveling students who submitted their amazing photos from their time abroad! We received nearly 30 entries and totaled over 2,000 votes from social media, orientation meetings and our Bon Voyage social. We are excited to announce our Spring 2016 winners: 1st Place Harrison Hart: Florence, Italy 2nd Place Dominique Farino:… Read more Spring 2016 Photo Contest Winners
The first blog post in our Tips for Underrepresented Students Series focuses on resources for the LGBTQIA+ community. Although the last couple years have been revolutionary with their increase in inclusive dialogue and equal representation, there’s always room for more. Studying abroad is a very exciting and potentially anxiety-provoking adventure in general, but it can be possibly… Read more Tips for LGBTQIA+ Students Abroad
Plan ahead now to vote in the general election in November! It’s easy to do – just go to www.fvap.gov – the official U.S. Government website for overseas absentee voting information – to start the process. TIP: Each U.S. state and territory has its own system for requesting an absentee ballot and deadlines vary. Make… Read more Vote While Abroad!
And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… We have finalized the line-up for the 2017 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… MINIMESTER: A Tale of Two Cities:… Read more 2017 Faculty-Led Program Announcement!
We’re proud to announce that two students from Towson University have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for the summer term! Towson junior, Usjid Hameed, of Cockeysville, Maryland, is a Political Science major with a minor in History. He will be studying abroad with the CIEE Summer Arabic Language program in Amman, Jordan. After… Read more 2016 Gilman Scholarship Recipients
Have you heard that CIEE has pledged to fund 10,000 passports through the year 2020 as part of the IIE Generation Study Abroad initiative? We don’t know about you, but we think that’s a pretty generous commitment! Passport fees are typically about $110 for applicants over the age of 16, which is an expense that keeps… Read more Event Highlight: CIEE Passport Caravan
Bring the world to your kitchen! Do you ever find yourself wandering down the international food aisle in the grocery store wishing you knew how to incorporate these ingredients into your cooking? Have you been abroad and miss the excitement of trying new dishes? Do you just love to cook and try new foods? If… Read more Recipes from Abroad Series
Follow along with Christina as she explores her new home for the semester in Cape Town, South Africa! She’ll be writing for the Towerlight to keep us updated on her adventure. We checked in with her recently and had her answer some of our burning questions! Q: Tell us a little about yourself. My name… Read more Towerlight Column Spring 2016: Christina in Cape Town
