Second-Year myUMBC Events

"Study Abroad Changed My Life"

Study Abroad Scenarios that Build Life-Long Skills

What does it really mean when someone says, “study abroad changed my life?” Can a semester outside of the United States really make that much of an impact on your future self? We unpack this...

Posted: April 10, 2018, 8:53 AM

Going Beyond Your Social Networks

Making Professional Connections

Who’s in your network these days?  Sure, you have plenty of Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook friends-- but are you connected with professionals within your career field of interest?  Networking and...

Posted: April 6, 2018, 9:16 AM

#HireMe!

How to Use Social Media for Job Searching and Networking

Who doesn’t love scrolling aimlessly through social media accounts like @dogsofinstagram or @cats_of_instagram when you have some down time? But did you also know that as a college student, you...

Posted: March 14, 2018, 4:00 PM

Becoming Financially Savvy

Tips that Pay Off

College life is full of financial scenarios you might see in the real world. Taking out student loans, paying bills and managing expenses and saving money all require strategic planning and...

Posted: March 9, 2018, 9:01 AM

Hailing On All Frequencies - Transferable Skills Transmit!

Be Discovered as THE Finalist Candidate

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...

Posted: March 7, 2018, 2:47 PM

Gain "Extra Credit" Through Experiential Learning

Stand Out Against the Competition

We often hear the question, "When should I start looking for internships and service learning?" Our answer: Now! Tutoring at-risk middle school students, studying abroad in Portugal, interning...

Posted: February 26, 2018, 8:42 AM

Rise to the Top

Reasons to be a Student Leader

Holding a student leadership position provides you with a “spotlight” opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a UMBC student organization or group.   Here are four, simple and...

Posted: February 16, 2018, 1:15 PM

Four Simple Steps to Apply for Graduation

The end is in sight! If you've earned 90 or more academic credits, you received a message from the Registrar's Office informing you that you are eligible to apply for graduation. However,...

Posted: February 7, 2018, 11:00 AM