Returnees

Your study abroad or away experience doesn't have to end just because you're home. Our office has put together some ideas to help you make a positive impact at TU and beyond and keep your adventure alive!

On-Campus Opportunities

Global Village

Miss living abroad? TU's Global Village offers you an opportunity to live with both Americans and international students. Located in the Residence Tower, the Global Village offers students an opportunity to get to know the backgrounds and cultures of fellow students through daily contact and special programs. Check out the Housing & Residence Life website for more information.

International Student Association (ISA)

The Towson University ISA welcomes both international and American students to be a part of their organization. Please find the club on the TU Involved page via Student Activities.

Global Ambassadors

Become a Global Ambassador and help incoming international students adjust to life in the United States. Contact the International Student & Scholar Office for more information on the program how to apply.

Spread the word about Study Abroad & Away!

Volunteer at the Study Abroad & Away Fair and share your experience
Write for the Towson University Abroad blog
Share your photos and stories on our Instagram page.
Interested in a career in international education? Become a TU Study Abroad/Away Peer Advisor and gain first-hand experience working in a Study Abroad & Away Office. Open to TU study abroad or away returnees only.

Write About Your Experience

Returning study abroad and away students are encouraged to submit stories, poems, prose, or photos depicting their experiences abroad to The Towerlight. Academic departments also welcome accounts of student experiences for their newsletters.

Beyond TU

Baltimore Multicultural Calendar of Events

Baltimore is host to several international cultural events throughout the year. Check out the Visit Baltimore calendar of events to see what's happening.

Fulbright

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 2,000 grants annually in all fields of study, and operates in more than 140 countries worldwide.

Going Global

Want to work or intern abroad? Find 600,000 worldwide job/internship postings, 35 country career guides, searchable H1B Plus database and more. Login to Handshake and click on the Going Global link in the left-hand column.

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program

JET is a teaching exchange program managed by the government of Japan that offers opportunities to work and represent the United States as a cultural ambassador in Japan.

Peace Corps

Joining the internationally-known Peace Corps provides an opportunity to gain experience in community development in developing nations around the world. Service is for 2 years. Benefits include monthly stipend, housing and meals, loan deferment, and career placement assistance.

Give back to TU Study Abroad & Away

If you feel your time abroad or away was a valuable experience, please consider giving back to Towson University to help support and promote study abroad and away to more TU students.

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