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Apply to Graduate On Line by (The Day After) Valentines!

Then reward yourself with Valentines chocolates on sale!

Whether you think Valentines Day is a silly made-up holiday or not, this Valentines Day is just a prelude to the day after Valentines Day, which is the last day to apply on line for May graduation...

February 6, 2014 · 11:21 PM

Things You Can Do (or Get Started) Over Winter Break

Jump-start your 2014 with these ideas!

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, 2013 · 11:58 PM

Four Great Ways for Transfer Students To Get Connected

Connect Four at UMBC!

What is your strategy to Connect Four? Taking advantage of the many opportunities at UMBC outside the classroom is an important part of achieving success. It is also important in preparing you...

November 4, 2013 · 11:46 PM

I, Frankenstein Lives On

Your letters of rec will come alive too--if you dare read on

Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein was first published anonymously in 1818, almost 200 years ago. Incredibly, Shelley began writing this much acclaimed literary work at the age of 19 and finished...

October 14, 2013 · 12:38 PM

Figuring Out the Grad School Tests

Planning and preparation are essential!

Are you ready to Figure It Out? Let’s begin with some common questions… Is there one standard test for all graduate/professional schools? No, what test you take depends on the graduate...

October 7, 2013 · 11:48 AM

How to Dance, Not Drag Yourself To Your Diploma

Avoiding Graduation “Issues” by Planning Ahead

For some UMBC students, the process of graduating is anxiety-producing and occasionally even distinctly uncomfortable (like childbirth). Below are some tips from those of us who have watched...

September 4, 2013 · 7:42 AM

Inspired Alumnus--Dr. Dzirasa--And You?

Distinguished Alumni Inspired by Their UMBC Experience

Dr. Kafui Dzirasa is a former UMBC Meyerhoff scholar who now holds a Ph.D. in Neurobiology, as well as an M.D.degree, both from Duke University. He credits UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski with...

May 21, 2013 · 7:32 PM

Opportunity Cost – Not Just for Econ Majors!

Your Decisions About Money Are Important

According to The Economist magazine, opportunity cost is defined this way: “The true cost of something is what you give up to get it. This includes not only the money spent in buying (or...

April 17, 2013 · 3:28 PM

Out This May: A New Star Trek Movie...and New UMBC Grads!

How Transferable Skills Keep Post-Grad Plans Out of the Dark

Transferable Skills Mind Meld Whether you are destined to graduate this Spring or heading warp speed into the final frontier of your UMBC academic experience, we aim to provide you with what is...

March 12, 2013 · 5:27 PM

Six Common Graduation Mistakes to Avoid

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

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