Welcome UMBC Merit Scholars! Welcome Week Presentation
Welcome new students! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. 

A Welcome Week video presentation has been attached to this myUMBC post for your convenience. Meet the staff of UMBC Merit Scholarships, receive critical date/deadline reminders, and understand what is needed to maintain your scholarship throughout your time at UMBC.

Have any questions? Contact us at scholarships@umbc.edu.

Don't forget to register for the Dropping vs. Withdrawing event here! ]]> Welcome new students! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer.  A Welcome Week video presentation has been attached to this myUMBC post for your convenience. Meet the staff of UMBC Merit... Video https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/e6bed2b3077004c8784be38e1b6e8fc8/69f3e524/news/000/111/848/ae7ccf3b05a225121e4f9f9eccd6ece6/Welcome Week - Fall 2021.mp4?1630349387 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/111848/guest@my.umbc.edu/5634e636993dad42ab27e496990cbe4a/api/pixel event merit scholarship week welcome UMBC Merit Scholars https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/meritscholars https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/original.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/large.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/medium.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/small.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxsmall.png?1596143517 UMBC Merit Scholars https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/111/848/50a2d1c2ce526554aeddd402ed587d40/xxlarge.jpg?1630349895 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/111/848/50a2d1c2ce526554aeddd402ed587d40/xlarge.jpg?1630349895 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/111/848/50a2d1c2ce526554aeddd402ed587d40/large.jpg?1630349895 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/111/848/50a2d1c2ce526554aeddd402ed587d40/medium.jpg?1630349895 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/111/848/50a2d1c2ce526554aeddd402ed587d40/small.jpg?1630349895 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/111/848/50a2d1c2ce526554aeddd402ed587d40/xsmall.jpg?1630349895 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/111/848/50a2d1c2ce526554aeddd402ed587d40/xxsmall.jpg?1630349895 3 0 true Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:59:54 -0400 Merit Scholarships Meet & Greet Presentation Available For anyone who wasn't able to attend the Merit Scholarships Meet & Greet, we are posting the presentation. 

Please feel free to contact our office at scholarships@umbc.edu if you have any questions!
]]> For anyone who wasn't able to attend the Merit Scholarships Meet & Greet, we are posting the presentation.  Please feel free to contact our office at scholarships@umbc.edu if you have any... Document https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/80400b931aa69526e2e97809975c2f4f/69f3e524/news/000/095/170/5c9f93b2fdb3614e052123bba6301e64/Welcome Week - Fall 2020.pdf?1598457355 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/95170/guest@my.umbc.edu/5a3a13a0c1c141c4c4b246319f16a8cc/api/pixel greet meet merit scholarships week welcome UMBC Merit Scholars https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/meritscholars https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/original.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/large.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/medium.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/small.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxsmall.png?1596143517 UMBC Merit Scholars https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/170/4c0acbb28841ff60b51876b6df77409f/xxlarge.jpg?1598457307 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/170/4c0acbb28841ff60b51876b6df77409f/xlarge.jpg?1598457307 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/170/4c0acbb28841ff60b51876b6df77409f/large.jpg?1598457307 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/170/4c0acbb28841ff60b51876b6df77409f/medium.jpg?1598457307 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/170/4c0acbb28841ff60b51876b6df77409f/small.jpg?1598457307 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/170/4c0acbb28841ff60b51876b6df77409f/xsmall.jpg?1598457307 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/170/4c0acbb28841ff60b51876b6df77409f/xxsmall.jpg?1598457307 2 0 true Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:57:31 -0400 Merit Scholarships Meet & Greet TOMORROW! Meet the scholarships team and fellow scholars!
Welcome New Retrievers!!
Hope you had a wonderful summer!
The scholarships team has a fun semester planned ahead and we can't wait to share it with you. Come to the Merit Scholarship Meet & Greet to hear all about it!

Are you a recipient of a merit scholarship? Come meet the staff of the UMBC Merit Scholarships Unit, receive critical date/deadline reminders, and understand what is needed to maintain your scholarship throughout your time at UMBC. Want to be involved even more? Join the Scholarship Ambassadors and take part in monthly Scholarship Sessions.

RSVP here:
https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/welcomeweek/events/72110

We look forward to meeting you!
]]> Welcome New Retrievers!! Hope you had a wonderful summer! The scholarships team has a fun semester planned ahead and we can't wait to share it with you. Come to the Merit Scholarship Meet... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/86091/guest@my.umbc.edu/a4071fd83c88a47ce3eb39c880e94336/api/pixel ambassadors current deadline event freshmen greet maintain meet merit reminders scholarships sessions students team transfer week welcome UMBC Merit Scholars https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/meritscholars https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/original.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/large.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/medium.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/small.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxsmall.png?1596143517 UMBC Merit Scholars https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/091/d09d96d7a4fb59a13d208cbfbe211bad/xxlarge.jpg?1566838140 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/091/d09d96d7a4fb59a13d208cbfbe211bad/xlarge.jpg?1566838140 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/091/d09d96d7a4fb59a13d208cbfbe211bad/large.jpg?1566838140 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/091/d09d96d7a4fb59a13d208cbfbe211bad/medium.jpg?1566838140 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/091/d09d96d7a4fb59a13d208cbfbe211bad/small.jpg?1566838140 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/091/d09d96d7a4fb59a13d208cbfbe211bad/xsmall.jpg?1566838140 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/091/d09d96d7a4fb59a13d208cbfbe211bad/xxsmall.jpg?1566838140 2 0 true Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:56:47 -0400 Merit Scholarships Meet & Greet! Meet the scholarships team and fellow scholars!
Welcome Scholars!
Hope you are having a wonderful summer!
The scholarships team has a fun semester planned ahead and we can't wait to share it with you. Come to the Merit Scholarship Meet & Greet to hear all about it!

Are you a recipient of a merit scholarship? Come meet the staff of the UMBC Merit Scholarships Unit, receive critical date/deadline reminders, and understand what is needed to maintain your scholarship throughout your time at UMBC. Want to be involved even more? Join the Scholarship Ambassadors and take part in monthly Scholarship Sessions.

RSVP here:
https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/welcomeweek/events/60317

We look forward to meeting you!
]]> Welcome Scholars! Hope you are having a wonderful summer! The scholarships team has a fun semester planned ahead and we can't wait to share it with you. Come to the Merit Scholarship Meet... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/77898/guest@my.umbc.edu/f40523fba8edbd47abcec4aff92278f2/api/pixel ambassadors current deadline event freshmen greet maintain meet merit reminders scholarships sessions students team transfer week welcome UMBC Merit Scholars https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/meritscholars https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/original.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/large.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/medium.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/small.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxsmall.png?1596143517 UMBC Merit Scholars https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/077/898/fd33e34642a6faaff9bb1f1d8c195045/xxlarge.jpg?1534174242 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/077/898/fd33e34642a6faaff9bb1f1d8c195045/xlarge.jpg?1534174242 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/077/898/fd33e34642a6faaff9bb1f1d8c195045/large.jpg?1534174242 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/077/898/fd33e34642a6faaff9bb1f1d8c195045/medium.jpg?1534174242 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/077/898/fd33e34642a6faaff9bb1f1d8c195045/small.jpg?1534174242 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/077/898/fd33e34642a6faaff9bb1f1d8c195045/xsmall.jpg?1534174242 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/077/898/fd33e34642a6faaff9bb1f1d8c195045/xxsmall.jpg?1534174242 1 0 true Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:18:37 -0400 Best Wishes During Finals Week! Helpful Study Tips for Study Day
  1. Create a master to-do list and a schedule for the remaining days in the semester. Break cumulative exams into smaller study units, which will prevent you from feeling overwhelmed and help you monitor your progress daily.
  2. Just get started. Don’t wait until you feel like studying.
  3. Review your notes daily.
  4. Identify the format of the exam. Vary your study technique according to the type of exam.
  5. Predict possible questions. Review old tests, study guides or the course objectives.
  6. Answer questions you didn’t know the first time. If the exam is cumulative and you struggled to master any material, return to it.
  7. Meet with the professor, a tutor or a learning specialist if needed.
  8. Develop summary sheets for each class.
  9. Link new information to things you already know. Forming these associations will help you retrieve information later.
  10. Check the front of your textbook to see if the publisher provides any online study aids.
  11. Set specific measurable goals for each study session to keep yourself on track.
  12. Create mnemonic devices, such as acrostics, rhymes or acronyms, to help you remember information.
  13. Take short breaks. Your brain can process a limited amount of information and benefits from some rest.
  14. Reward yourself with naturally enjoyable activities, such as playing X-box or clicking through Facebook.
  15. Stay healthy. Get some sleep and avoid caffeine. Seriously – your brain with thank you.
  16. Draw it. Create tables, diagrams, mind maps or pictures to represent and organize the information.
  17. Explain it aloud. Go into an empty classroom and pretend to teach the material to someone. Using your own words helps you assess your comprehension, which ultimately aids your memory.
  18. Study in a distraction-reduced environment. Turn off your cell phone, TV and email notifications.
  19. Identify examples or illustrations that embody the concept and demonstrate ways you will utilize the information.
  20. Attempt to answer the questions at the end of the chapter in your textbook.
  21. Quiz yourself. Cover up your notes and try to explain them. Create flashcards. If you find yourself struggling to remember, try different techniques to learn the material.
  22. Form a study group and develop a practice test together.
  23. Manage your anxiety. By listening to calming music, stretching or breathing deeply, you can avoid stress and release negative thoughts.
  24. Overlearn the material.  When you think you are finished, keep going.
  25. Finally, examine your beliefs about learning. It does not happen quickly and intelligence is not fixed. Stay positive and persist, believing that talent can be developed. You can learn material by working hard, seeking help and using effective strategies.
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