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<Title>Spring Academic Skills Meetings are Happening NOW! Book One Today!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>The Spring semester is half way over. Time to
    lock in and finish strong. Managing your time, staying motivated, and holding
    yourself accountable can be hard, especially with Spring fever and Summer right
    around the corner. </p>
    
    <p>Book an<a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/academicsuccesscenter/posts/147381/1cc6b/494f4db53cf50c089ccb2b78f52c350f/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Facademicsuccess.umbc.edu%2Facademic-success-meetings%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> Academic
    Skills Meeting</a> with us today and cross
    that Spring semester finish line! Academic Skills Meetings can help you further
    develop skills and academic strategies so you feel in control of your semester
    and to support you throughout your academic career.</p>
    
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    <p><em>In an Academic Skills Meeting you can:</em></p>
    
    <ul><li>Get support with
    academic accountability by goal-setting, progress tracking, and follow-through.</li><li>Learn how to manage your
    time and build a study schedule.</li><li>Pick up tips for staying
    motivated in your courses.</li><li>Embrace your learning
    style and find the best strategies that help you specifically stay on track!</li></ul>
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    <p><strong>To schedule an Academic Skills Meeting, </strong><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/academicsuccesscenter/posts/147381/1cc6b/63d95cd06823573ed78920ac4a7ada95/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Ftraccloud.go-redrock.com%2Fumbc%2Ftrac%2Fentryinc.php%3Ftbl%3Dmain%26form%3Ddashboard%26recNum%3D1%26recNums%3D%7E0L%26shoutbox%3DWW91IGhhdmUgYmVlbiBsb2dnZWQgYmFjayBpbg%26_ttoken%3DeyJ0cmFjZSI6IjJjODE5NTkzMGIyMTRkOGRiZjAxOWY0OWMyODUzYzYxLTE0ZmU5OGJiOTVkMjRhZjMtMCIsImJhZ2dhZ2UiOiJzZW50cnktdHJhY2VfaWQ9MmM4MTk1OTMwYjIxNGQ4ZGJmMDE5ZjQ5YzI4NTNjNjEsc2VudHJ5LXNhbXBsZV9yYXRlPTAuMDA3NSxzZW50cnktdHJhbnNhY3Rpb249QWpheC1zc29fdmFsaWRhdGUsc2VudHJ5LXB1YmxpY19rZXk9YTM1YzM3ZmNlMjA2NDFlYmE1NDhhYmY0ZmNlZGMwY2Usc2VudHJ5LXJlbGVhc2U9djEuMy4xNmItNDA2NTFjZCxzZW50cnktZW52aXJvbm1lbnQ9cHJvZHVjdGlvbixzZW50cnktc2FtcGxlZD1mYWxzZSJ9" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">head on
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    <p>Meet one-on-one with a peer today!</p>
    
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<Title>Share Your Commuter Week Experience!</Title>
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    <li>Mandatory Tuesday availability:</li>
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    <p><strong>Position Duration: August 17, 2026 – May 21, 2027</strong></p>
    <p>If you are excited about supporting commuter students and contributing to a more connected campus community, we encourage you to apply!</p>
    <p>To review the job description and apply visit<a href="https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10755339" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> Handshake</a>! <br><br></p>
    <p><strong>Applications closes today, March 23, 2026! Any questions, contact <a href="mailto:commuters@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">commuters@umbc.edu</a></strong></p>
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<Title>Good Morning Commuters (03/24)</Title>
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    <p>Start your morning the UMBC commuter way.</p>
    <p>Join us for breakfast with fellow commuters and connect with helpful on-campus resources. There's no better way to kick off your day!</p>
    <p>Good Morning Commuters (GMC) takes place every Tuesday from 8:30–11:00 AM *except one a month when Good afternoon Commuters (GAC) is held* and is complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card.</p>
    <p>Gold Cards are a one-time purchase per academic year and can be bought at any GMC event (cash only):</p>
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    <p>We can't wait to see you there!</p>
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