Getting ready to write that final paper?! The Thriving Tiger wants you to be mindful about citing the work of others. Plagarism: The Gray Area is an article from the Cook Library and helps you identify the common pitfalls that many students encounter in writing research papers. Learn it, know it, and share it at www.thrivingtiger.wordpress.com […]
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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 […]
Basketball, You, and Peer Review: The Importance of Peer Review in Research. New from the Thriving Tiger
In the latest article in the Thriving Tiger blog, the Cook Library tells you why and how you should use peer review to improve your research paper or project. Read it, print it, and share it from the Thriving Tiger blog: http://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com .
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 […]
What is Your Plan, Stan? Asked Ann…Don’t Know?????…Your Degree Completion Plan, Man!
Degree Completion Plan Whether your name is Ann, Stan, Fran, Dan or any other moniker, if you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete an approved Degree Completion Plan. This is indicated in the Hold box on the Student Center with “Student Degree Plan Required”. This means that this semester, you are […]
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 […]
Last Chance Opportunities for Students on Warning to Have Holds Removed Prior to registering for the Fall 2015 semester
If you were placed on academic warning and have not participated in an Intervention activity or if you are trying to decide whether to withdraw from a course, this workshop sponsored by the Academic Advising Center and the Academic Achievement Center is for you. “Last Chance” Workshop Lecture Hall Bldg., room 238, Thursday, April 2, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lay the Smackdown on Your Next Paper – New from the Thriving Tiger
You have The Undertaker of all papers, a formidable foe to challenge your intellectual pro-wrestling, no pro-writing skills. What do you do?How do you take on such a formidable opponent? Check out the Thriving Tiger blog and a great new article from the staff of The Writing Center. With this handy guide, you will be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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