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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Feeling Stuck? Your Ticket to RIO Awaits: Mindfulness and Meditation Resources
Ever feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings? Does frustration or worry ever cause you to avoid activities or experiences? The Counseling Center can help. Check out a new article “Feeling Stuck? Your Ticket to RIO Awaits!” by Dr. Mollie Herman on the Thriving Tiger blog. RIO: Recognition, Insight, and Openness! Read it, print it, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s March 26th: Do You Know Where Your Degree Plan Is?
Perhaps you have checked your Student Center recently and have seen a “hold” called Student Degree Plan Required. So what is that all about? Here is what you need to know and do. If you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete and file an approved Degree Completion Plan with your academic department. […]
March is Academic Advising Month at TU. It’s Time to Get Ready for Fall Registration!
Welcome back from Spring Break! March is Academic Advising Month at TU. Now is the time to start planning your courses for the fall 2015 semester. Registration opens in April – less than three weeks from now – and class schedules are posted online. Spring into action by setting up an appointment and/or attending a meeting with your Academic Advisor.
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 […]
So What is a Student Degree Plan?
If you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you may have noticed a “hold” on your account that says “Student Degree Plan Required”. This means that this semester, you are required by the University – as a result of a state mandate – to complete and submit a plan of which courses you will take […]
Climb a Mountain, See the World: Join the National Student Exchange
The National Student Exchange provides an opportunity for Towson students to study at one of more than 200 institutions across the U.S., in parts of Canada, and some pretty exotic locales such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. And a student can study elsewhere at essentially the tuition rate that they pay […]
Leadership Beyond York Road: Towson Students Abroad The Latest Article from the Thriving Tiger
Most people on campus know that doing a Study Abroad experience involves a cross cultural experience. But what many may not know is how a Study Abroad experience can help a student in many other ways, including developing leadership confidence and skills. Kelly Holland, Associate Director of the Study Abroad Office, provides a full picture […]
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 […]
National Student Exchange Application Deadline is Fast Approaching!
Experience life from a different point of view! The National Student Exchange (NSE) program provides opportunities for students to study at another NSE college or university in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and several universities in Canada while paying Towson’s tuition and fees. To be an eligible applicant, you must be a […]
Student Academic Advisors are Ready to Help You! Visit the Academic Advising Center
Do you have a question about Core Curriculum requirements? Would you like help in learning how to access and use your Academic Requirements Report? Do you need to know if you can use the Pass Grading option? For answers to these or many more academic questions, stop by to meet with a Student (Peer) Academic […]
OMG!! I can actually attend another university in the U.S. while paying TU tuition?
Absolutely! The National Student Exchange (NSE) program provides opportunities for students to study at another NSE affiliated college or university in the U.S. and its territories as well as some universities in Canada while paying tuition and fees to Towson. The deadline to apply for either a fall 2015 or spring 2016 exchange is February 27th, 2015. […]
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 […]
Deadline to Study Elsewhere in the U.S. is February 27th
The National Student Exchange (NSE) program provides opportunities for students to study at another NSE school in the United States, its territories, and several universities in Canada while paying tuition and fees to Towson. Eligibility: full-time student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Students participate in NSE in order to: […]
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