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 […]
Tag Archives | College of Health Professions
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Warm Up to Advising: Add/Drop and General Advising Assistance Available
Welcome to TU! Have a quick question between classes? Need assistance with a course change? Not sure of the name and contact information for your advisor? Stop by the Academic Advising Center table on Monday, January 26th or Tuesday, January 27th at one of the following locations. No appointment needed. Liberal Arts Building 9:00 AM […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Student to Student on Plagiarism: The Gray or Grey Area
As students, we are all expected to know what plagiarism is. The Towson University 2014-2015 Student Academic Integrity Policy plainly spells out what plagiarism is: “Presenting work, products, ideas, words, or data of another as one’s own.” This definition covers the basic premise of what it means to steal someone’s work; however, there is a […]
Become an Advising Savvy Student!
Do you have questions about your major? Are you unsure about the rules for the core curriculum? Stop by the Center for Student Diversity in the University Union, in room 313 on Thursday November 20th from 3-4 pm to find out about our resources first hand from one of our Student Academic Advisors. The Academic […]
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 […]
Rate My Professor or Hate My Professor? How Useful Is This Popular Website?
With registration for spring classes just around the corner in November at hundreds of colleges across the nation, Rate My Professors.com will get nearly 80 million views this semester. But how reliable is the information on Rate My Professors? Emily Halligan, writer for the Thriving Tiger blog and Academic Advisor, takes on this important topic. […]
Towson University and TurboVote make Voting Easier and More Convenient
Are you too busy to vote? Think again! Are you overwhelmed at the thought of trying to figure out how to register to vote? No longer an issue. The process of registering to vote and then actually voting are now simpler and more convenient through a collaboration between TU’s Office of Civic Engagement and Leadership and TurboVote. […]
Consent is Sexy: The Latest from the Thriving Tiger Blog
Do you want to have sex? An awkward question perhaps, but any sexual activity requires consent! A representative of the Counseling Center offers a lively and informative perspective on what constitutes consent, why it is essential, and how consent can be sexy. Read it, print it, and share it at http://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com
Master Events Calendar
Towerlight Today
Hate Hurts
