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Don't trip in the home stretch!

If you are one of the 2,000 or so UMBC seniors planning to graduate this May, there are steps you need to be taking now to ensure a glitch-free graduation and a smooth transition into whatever it...

February 15, 2013 · 10:48 AM

Baltimore Teams Are Leading --- What About You?

Take Inspiration from the Ravens and Orioles!

Earlier this month the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl in front of a national television audience of 108 million viewers. During their fairy tale season, the Ravens defeated last year’s Super...

February 11, 2013 · 12:30 PM

The Best and Worst List: Tips on Using Social Media at UMBC

What have YOU tweeted today?

We all know that it’s probably not a good idea to set that picture of yourself “partying” as your Facebook profile picture, but is that all you really have to look out for? The truth is, using...

February 1, 2013 · 11:35 AM

A Dozen Great Things to Do During Winter Break 2013

Resolve to make this winter break both fun and productive!

1. Visit a graduate or professional school. Whether you are just starting to think about grad school or if you are actually working on applications, in-person visits are always informative....

December 19, 2012 · 1:14 PM

Ensuring the best you is on display for all to see!

Candidate or Ideal Candidate – Which Are You?

As a senior you might think that your resume and graduate school application are already in their final stages. You’ve worked hard to be selected for that competitive internship you completed this...

December 13, 2012 · 4:28 PM

Build Yourself a Bachelor's Degree at UMBC

Start with a blueprint! Here's how!

Would you try to build a house without a blueprint? Would you solve a 3,000 piece jigsaw puzzle without looking at the picture on the box? Do our Retrievers march onto the soccer field, rugby...

December 13, 2012 · 11:01 AM

Abe Lincoln Did Not Have a MacBook or a TV

Are you as committed to your education?

When the newness of college wears off and the hassles of driving to campus, roommate conflicts, or filling out forms start to get on your nerves, that is a good time to remember Abe Lincoln. Long...

December 6, 2012 · 9:31 AM

Alphabet Soup is Good for You

Get Ready to Take the DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, PCAT!

Most graduate and professional schools require applicants to take a standardized test to demonstrate their readiness to enter the program. Almost all the tests have acronyms that end in “AT,”...

December 5, 2012 · 2:53 PM

It's Not Too Late for Experiential Learning

Internships, Research, etc. Will Get you a Job (and More)

If you are a junior, it is not too late to strengthen your application profile with some real world experience. In fact, career development expert Donald Asher says that the summer between your...

November 30, 2012 · 12:15 PM

Good Things Happen Here

Profs Spend Time in Their Offices Every Day - Go Meet Them!

Just like students, professors come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles. Some are seasoned veterans and others relatively recently arrived from completing their own educations. Some have...

November 27, 2012 · 8:20 AM

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