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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 […]
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 […]
Deadline to Study Elsewhere in the U.S. is February 27
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. Who is eligible? Any full-time student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Why do students participate in NSE? Broaden […]
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. […]
Pre-Searching before Researching: The Key to Research Paper Success
As the semester cranks up you might be starting to get those dreaded research paper assignments. Sometimes the hardest part of the paper is getting started. Check out the latest edition of the Thriving Tiger Blog in which a librarian answers that key question, “How do you write a whole paper on a topic that […]
OSPR Orientation Express
ALL ABOARD the OSPR Orientation Express! Tuesday, September 23rd 8:00am – 10:30am Continental breakfast provided University Union Chesapeake Room Please join the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research for the annual faculty orientation breakfast! This event is your ticket to discover and learn about the OSPR services available to faculty that support externally […]
Ice Bucket Challenge Out; Career Center Challenge In! Check out the Thriving Tiger
This week’s article on the Thriving Tiger Blog is “Ice Bucket Challenge Out; Career Center Challenge In!”. Sound intriguing??? Well it is!!! Read it, print it, and share it at http://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com/
New from the Thriving Tiger: How Study Groups Empower Students to Learn
In this week’s article on the Thriving Tiger Blog, learn how to put together an effective study group that can enhance your learning of course material, increase your confidence, and strengthen your network of motivated peers. Experts from the Academic Achievement Center drawing upon research and their professional experience will outline the benefits of group study, the dynamics […]
A Mindful Way to Approach the Beginning of the Semester – The Latest Article from the Thriving Tiger Blog
The Thriving Tiger Blog is out of its cage and over the summer hiatus! We are revisiting a popular topic that is especially relevant to this time of the year. Take a moment and learn “A mindful way to approach the beginning of the semester” . Read it, print it, and share it at http://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com/
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