by Jasir Qiydaar
Jasir Qiydaar, ’18, Media & Communication Studies, was a member of UMBC's 19-member delegation to Imagining America's 2016 national conference. Too often when marginalized communities resist...
November 28, 2016
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11:00 AM
Posts
Cures for the Common Sophomore Slump
Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, your sophomore year of college can be one of heightened uncertainty and lower motivation, as many students start to second guess choices and...
November 15, 2016
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1:21 PM
Hello all! I’d like to begin by apologizing for our small hiatus. It’s been a busy time in the world of Admissions! But fear not…WE’RE BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH THE BLOG POSTS! I also would like...
November 15, 2016
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9:51 AM
Results Show the Value of Visiting Prospective Grad Programs
There is no substitute for an in-person visit to a prospective graduate or professional study program. Some of the most important aspects of a program will not be evident from their websites,...
November 7, 2016
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4:47 PM
Within The Puzzle – Is Your Plan
Did you know that the average college student changes their major at least once before graduating? Sometimes students fall readily into a major that fits them well. Often, however, it takes...
November 3, 2016
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by Andrew Thompson What [can] I do to change the things in this world that I truly believe are hurting us? I will proudly say that I’m a feminist, I support Black Lives Matter, that I’m “here...
November 2, 2016
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4:23 PM
Hey all my Future Retrievers! Happy November! Believe it or not, we have a few visit opportunities left for those of you who are still deciding if UMBC could be your home for college! This...
November 2, 2016
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1:36 PM
by David Hoffman I was a sensitive young man, sometimes confused or hurt by social situations and people's behavior. In the years after college, I finally started to see patterns in...
November 1, 2016
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10:20 AM
One student to represent 170,000 on the USM Board of Regents
by David Hoffman The University System of Maryland encompasses 12 institutions, including UMBC, and two regional higher education centers. It employs more than 17,000 faculty members and...
October 30, 2016
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5:29 PM
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 25, 2016
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9:47 PM