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How to Look Closely for that “Best Fit” Progam

Finding the right graduate or professional school program for you takes work. Not only will you need to invest time gathering and analyzing information, but you will need to do so in the spirit of...

November 17, 2014 · 10:35 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

A Recipe for Great Letters of Recommendation

There are seven main ingredients! Read on!

Strong letters of recommendation are very important to a student’s likelihood of landing internships, scholarships, admission to graduate and professional schools, and even jobs. But it takes...

October 16, 2014 · 11:23 AM

Internship/Study Abroad/Research Can Ward Off a Scary Future

Experiential Learning Can Help You Post-Graduation!

Are you horrified at the prospect of an uncertain future after graduation? It is not too late to strengthen your application profile with some real world experience. Experiential opportunities at...

October 7, 2014 · 8:13 PM

Your Next Great Adventure: Graduate School

Plumb and Fathom the Depths of Graduate Admissions Tests

Post-graduation is all about choosing your own adventure. As with any adventure, there are bound to be some tests along the way. With the right amount of preparation, you can ensure that the test...

October 1, 2014 · 12:16 PM

Graduation Horror Show

How to Avoid Gruesome Graduation Gaffes

We have all had nightmares about tripping and falling down the rickety steps from the stage, accidentally knocking over the decorative palm trees, forgetting the names of your doting professors...

September 11, 2014 · 6:02 PM

Ten Excellent Reasons to Be a Connected UMBC Alum Forever

Join the fun, friends, food, and giving back!

See those smiling young UMBC alumni in the wine-tasting photo? Very soon, that could be you! Read on to find out the many benefits of staying in touch with UMBC after you graduate. Ten...

May 23, 2014 · 9:53 AM

Financial Savvy 201

Take your Money Management to the Next Level

Ok, you have mastered the financial skills of a college student—credit cards, part-time jobs, financial aid, etc.—and it is time to kick things up a notch. (By the way, if you have not mastered...

May 20, 2014 · 3:54 PM

Throwback Thursday: Transferable Skills

Let's rewind and look for your transferable skills!

Transferable skills are the skills you’ve gained from your courses, jobs, volunteer experiences, leadership roles, sports, hobbies, or other life experiences that you can use in your next job or...

March 6, 2014 · 11:34 AM

The Five Best and Five Worst Ways to Use Social Media

HINT: Facebook is not the only or the best game in town!

Privacy experts say that anything you post digitally to the internet lives forever in some form. Does that thought concern you? If so, read on! We all know that it’s probably not a good idea...

February 12, 2014 · 3:00 PM

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