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Study abroad scenarios that build life-long skills

For most college students, study abroad is a well-known concept these days and one that many say has “life-changing abilities,” should you choose to partake. But what does it really mean when...

April 28, 2015 · 9:43 AM

Transfer Students Teleport to Campus

How to materialize at UMBC and trek forward at warp speed!

As a transfer student, do you sometimes feel like you have just been “teleported” onto a busy street with everyone else walking at a double-step pace toward places and people that you are still...

March 24, 2015 · 11:35 PM

You Don't Have to Break the Bank

Simple ways to stay financially savvy in college

Whether you've been earning your own money for a while now, or you've just been cut off from the Bank of Mom and Dad, financial savviness is important to build upon during your time at UMBC. As...

March 12, 2015 · 9:09 AM

Get your Feet Wet with Experiential Learning

Making your college experience more active and impactful

Tutoring at-risk middle school students, Studying abroad in Portugal, Interning at Google or the Baltimore Zoo Participating in summer research at the National Institute of Standards...

February 25, 2015 · 4:11 PM

Making the Most of your Social Media Presence

Use Social Media to Project and Reflect Your Best Self!

It’s no secret you’re likely wired in to some form of social media- Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, you name it. But have you ever thought about whether you’re getting the most out of your social...

February 3, 2015 · 5:07 PM

New Year's Resolutions for the UMBC Student

Jump start 2015 and your long-term future with these ideas!

Once the holiday buzz has worn off and you start to feel restless around the start of the New Year, pick some of these items to add to your New Year’s Resolutions. And then get started on them...

December 15, 2014 · 3:16 PM

Fully Booked for Finals

Students head to the library in droves in December!

Some of you may be asking yourselves, “Why do I need a library when the Internet can deliver great information in seconds?” Award-winning science fiction writer Neil Gaiman answers the...

December 5, 2014 · 7:45 PM

Good Things Happen Here

Profs spend time in their offices every week--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 20, 2014 · 5:32 PM

ELECT TO CONNECT!

Key UMBC Units Campaign Hard for Transfer Students Every Day

Transfer students arrive at UMBC as a key interest group seeking endorsements for their specific academic and career goals. Their most notable challenge often centers upon time. They need to hit...

November 14, 2014 · 3:43 PM

Degree Audit is UMBC's GPS: Graduation Positioning System

Flying or driving, degree audit can get you there on time!

UMBC provides two online tools that are critical to your academic planning: degree audit and what-if degree audit. These tools are available to you in myUMBC under the topic “Advising and...

October 30, 2014 · 11:40 PM

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