Is study abroad in your future? Want to get an idea of who we are and what we have to offer? We’ve got one week to go until the Towson Study Abroad Fair! Save the date: Thursday, September 3rd from 11AM-2PM Potomac Lounge in the University Union When you stop by, be sure to enter your […]
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Study Abroad Grant Opportunities in the UK and Germany
The TU Study Abroad Office is pleased to announce that Towson University has been selected to receive two $6,000 grants to offset the total program fee for two Towson students to participate in the CIEE Global Institute Open Campus Program in London, England and one $6,000 grant to offset the total program fee for one […]
Making the Most of Your Summer Internship! New from the Thriving Tiger
Summer is time for having fun, taking a vacation, completing courses, making money (!!!!), and……..getting valuable experience from a summer internship. Learn how to find an internship and get maximum value from your internship. The Career Center gives you great advice in this new article from the Thriving Tiger blog http://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com Read it and share it! P.S. – […]
CAA Global Education Conference Proposal Deadline: May 8
CAA Global Education Conference Proposal Deadline: May 8 The Colonial Academic Alliance (CAA) will host its annual Global Education Conference at Towson University in Maryland on June 18th and 19th. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about best practices in the field and network with faculty members, professionals, and students with an interest in […]
What Not to Do: The Finals Edition of the Thriving Tiger Blog
The end of the semester is upon us and the newest article from the Thriving Tiger entitled “What Not to Do: Finals Edition” can help! The student staff members in the Academic Achievement Center reflect on their experience. “Finals can be a stressful time of year, but hopefully you can learn from our mistakes and be […]
2016 Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs Announced!
Are you ready for 2016? We are. Here’s what we see on the horizon: NINE Minimester programs in NINE different countries Costa Rica, France, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Israel, Italy, Panama & the United Kingdom TEN Summer programs in NINE different countries Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Domincan Republic, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan & Spain These are FACULTY-LED […]
Travel in the U.S through the National Student Exchange (NSE) Program
Experience life from a different point of view! The National Student Exchange (NSE) program allows undergraduate students to study for a semester or a year at another NSE university in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Broaden your personal and educational perspectives, and pay Towson University tuition while you […]
A Degree Completion Plan: Your Passport to Finishing on Time at Towson University
Degree Completion Plan While most Towson students really enjoy the experience of learning in a community that values learning and students, very few want to stay in school longer than they intended. Finishing your degree on time requires that you have a plan. If you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete […]
Turning a Passion for Learning into a Career – New from the Thriving Tiger
So what happens when you are passionate about a field of study, but everyone seems to be telling you, “oh, you will never get a job with a major in: a) Art History; b) Psychology; c) Philosophy; d) German.” That is exactly what Stephanie Andrews, Honors College student, Student Academic Advisor, and Art History major […]
April 3: Last call for Summer ’15 faculty-led study abroad
Several faculty-led study abroad programs for Summer 2015 are still open for application! Extended application deadline of FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015. Costa Rica/REED – Second Language Learning in the Costa Rican Cloud Forest June 19 to July 5, 2015 Earn 3 credits of REED 370 or REED 650 (Graduate) Spain/SPAN – Spanish Language and Culture in […]
Get Engaged: Pump Up Your Campus Jamz
The Thriving Tiger would like to help you get your week started off on the right note with a new article from the Center for Student Diversity. Engagement looks differently to different people and this article explores a variety of ways to get engaged with the community. It is important to make the most of […]
Study Abroad Office is Hiring!
The Towson Study Abroad Office is hiring for TWO Peer Advisors to start in Fall 2015. More information on the position description, qualifications and application are below! What does a peer advisor do? – Greet and assist visitors in the Study Abroad Office. These can be students, faculty, parents, staff, you name it. – Answer […]
March is Academic Advising Month and Free Pizza
Be there! Where? On the Square? Where? Freedom Square? When? 12:00 PM For? Free pizza*, prizes, and information to help you get ready for fall registration. Learn more about the Degree Completion, Fall Registration, Core Curriculum Requirements. Have a question about your academics? We’ll be there for you with a pie in hand! Sponsored by […]
Study abroad application deadlines extended!
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 […]
Study abroad deadlines extended!
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 […]
COIL Conference: Free Webcast March 19-20
This information is shared on behalf of Towson University’s International Initiatives Department. — Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)* at the conference, the SUNY COIL Center will again be offering a free live webcast to anyone interested in viewing portions of the conference and recording all conference sessions to be made available as a video archive […]
Study Abroad + Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary
CIEE and Mobility International USA are partnering to give more U.S. college students with disabilities the chance to study abroad. This information was provided by Towson University affiliate partner CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we’re giving away 25 scholarships to CIEE study abroad […]
IAU College Resident Fellows Program
IAU College’s Resident Fellows Program has extended its application deadline through June 15th for the Fall 2015 semester. Applications for the Spring 2016 semester will be accepted through November 10th. Interested candidates may access the application at the link below. The Resident Fellows Program is designed for visiting professors on sabbatical leave from their home institutions to tap into […]
Study Abroad Scholarships!
Are you planning to study abroad in Summer 2015, Fall 2015 or Academic Year 2015-16? This is a quick reminder that if you have at least a 2.5 GPA you are eligible to apply for the TU Institutional Study Abroad Scholarship. Depending on your academic program and major, you may also be considered for the […]
Call for Faculty-led Study Abroad Program Proposals
Are you interested in teaching abroad? The Study Abroad Office is gearing up to develop faculty-led study abroad programs for 2016! The deadline for submitting a proposal to be a faculty director of a short-term study abroad program during Minimester, Spring Break or Summer 2016 is Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Faculty members will be notified […]
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