This is the time of the semester when students should be getting started on research assignments and papers. Knowing whether a source is providing credible information for you to use in your paper or project is a critical piece of the process. You would not buy something just because it has the lowest price, right? […]
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Student Success Collaborative (SSC) Advising Platform: Open Training Session
You are invited to an open training session for the Student Success Collaborative (SSC) advising platform this Friday, September 18th. All faculty and staff are encouraged to join the University-wide initiative to manage student advisee lists and class rosters more efficiently and effectively using the SSC. Chairs, department heads, and class coordinators can also utilize […]
National Student Exchange: Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
Experience life from a different point of view! The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows undergraduates to study for a semester or year at another NSE school in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada. Broaden your personal and educational perspectives, and pay Towson University tuition (that’s right!) while you study somewhere else. […]
Get Off to a Fresh Start this Semester! The Latest from the Thriving Tiger
It is a new semester and whether it is your first in college or your fourteenth, it is an opportunity for a fresh start. Looking for some tips on becoming more effective and successful as a student and making the most of your opportunities at TU? Check out the latest post by The Thriving Tiger […]
MISSION POSSIBLE: Creating Your Own Personal Academic Mission Statement
Good Day Towson! The Thriving Tiger Blog kicks off the new year with a scintillating article on creating a personal academic mission statement. It is a new school year and you are excited about making a fresh start. Whether this is your first semester at TU or your tenth, it is all new ….. again! Harness […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you have a plan to finish your degree on time? “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”
The words of Benjamin Franklin ring true two and one half centuries since this quote that is attributed to him. Nobody wants to fail. And Towson University wants all of our students to have a plan to SUCCEED! Sophomores and Juniors, this is especially for you. Please read on! Degree Completion Plan If you have […]
Are You Planning for Your Future? Are You Looking for a Summer Job?
Join a representative from the Career Center and the Academic Advising Center on Today, March 26 from 5-6 p.m. in Lecture Hall 238 in order to: Determine if you are on track for graduation Learn how to perfect your resume Rock your next interview And learn about FREE on-campus resources!
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 […]
Get Hired Today! Tips on Improving Your Resume and 30-Second Commercial
The Thriving Tiger welcomes you back from Spring Break with a great new article from the pros in the Career Center. Having a well organized, concise, and clear resume and a 30 second commercial of your strengths are two of the best ways to stand out from a pool of other applicants for the same […]
How Well are You Living? Get Some Tips from the Latest Thriving Tiger Article
The start of a new semester is like the start of a new year. A lot of students have “new semester resolutions” about how they will improve by doing things better, smarter, harder, or longer than they did last semester. But how well are you living? The Peer Educators at the Counseling Center shares their […]
The Balancing Act: Achieving Good Grades and Maintaining Your Sanity – The Thriving Tiger Blog
Have you ever felt like you are walking a tight rope during the semester and trying desperately not to fall off? Just about everyone would agree that maintaining a healthy life balance is essential to doing well in college. But knowing and living this principle are two different things. Jeremy Boettinger of the Academic Achievement Center and a regular Thriving Tiger contributor outlines […]
The Thriving Tiger is Back, Just in Time for a New Semester with “6 Habits Every Student Needs”
After hibernating for two months, the Thriving Tiger Blog is back and ready to help you think about some key topics for success in college. Hey, it’s a new semester, a new start, and to kick things off, check out this article on “6 Habits Every Student Needs!” Read it, enjoy it, print it, and […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…Well Almost! The last word from the Thriving Tiger
Yes, we are definitely coming down the home stretch and the Thriving Tiger offers its last pearls of wisdom for the fall semester. Check out Jon Lesh’s commentary on how to maintain your perspective, not to mention your sanity, during this last week of the semester. A great read for any student and a must […]
National Student Exchange: Study elsewhere in the U.S. for a term…..or two!
Experience life from a different point of view! The National Student Exchange (NSE) provides opportunities for students to study at another school in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada while paying tuition and fees to Towson. Eligibility: full-time student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Application deadline for […]
Fa la la la la Finals Frenzy: The Latest from the Thriving Tiger
Four experts from the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) team up to offer terrific tips to students on managing their time and work load during final exams. And, get this, they also offer ideas for great (and fun) stress busters as well as terrific last minute (OMG, tomorrow’s my final!) resources and help provided by the AAC. The […]
The Thriving Tiger Has Conversation Starters for the Thanksgiving Dinner Table
Thanksgiving may be the most universally beloved holiday in the United States. And yet, sometimes it can be hard to get a good conversation going with Uncle Phil or Cousin Penny. Robert Karp, editor of the Thriving Tiger, provides some tips for getting an interesting conversation going. Read it, print it, and share it at […]
Building Your Student Engagement Record and Your Job Skills: Latest Article from the Thriving Tiger
“Get Involved!” This is a common piece of advice from student leaders across the campus. But how can a student capitalize on his/her involvement in a way that translates into greater employment possibilities? Aaron Stroud, Marketing Intern at the Career Center, tells you what you need to know about the Student Engagement Record (aka co-curricular […]
Last Chance Opportunities for Students on Academic Warning
If you were placed on academic warning for the Fall 2014 semester and have not met the requirement to have your hold removed, you have two remaining opportunities. The “Last Chance” workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at 3:30 PM in Cook Library room 513. Registration for the workshop is not required, but […]
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