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Summer Reflections

Questions to Think About at the End of the Semester

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou   And just like that the spring semester has come and gone...

Posted: May 18, 2022, 8:58 AM

Education is Everywhere

Learning Continues After Graduation

Before you know it, your undergraduate education will come to an end.  You’re probably excited to say goodbye to papers,  lab reports, and exams (unless you plan to attend graduate school)!  ...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 9:26 AM

Making a MINOR Change

College can be a great time to explore multiple interests.  While your academic major offers a direction for future career paths, adding a minor can also add value to your degree. In addition to...

Posted: April 18, 2022, 9:41 AM

Use Social Media to Make Mindful Online Connections

Social media is most likely part of your daily routine and can be a great way to stay connected with friends and family. But how can you also use social media to maximize your own college...

Posted: April 7, 2022, 1:21 PM

Developing Financial Savviness

Why it's Important and What you can do NOW to start!

We get it: the financial struggle is REAL at times! Taking out student loans, paying bills, managing expenses, and saving money require strategic planning and decision making. Developing financial...

Posted: March 1, 2022, 1:08 PM

Work on transferable skills!

The skills you’ll acquire throughout your academic life offer more to your future career than you might realize! As a student, you develop technical skills related to your major. Engaging in a...

Posted: February 16, 2022, 3:30 PM

Don't Just Follow the Leader, BE a Leader

An exciting aspect of college is the opportunity to take on a leadership role in activities/programs/initiatives that you love. By doing so, you will make a difference in the UMBC community, forge...

Posted: February 10, 2022, 8:32 AM

Winter To-Do List

10 Tips for Success in Spring 2022

Winter break is finally here!   You worked hard this semester and it doesn’t go unrecognized. Now is the time to get some well-deserved rest and re-charge before the spring semester begins. ...

Posted: December 13, 2021, 10:59 AM

Check out the AOK Library!

Are you ready to prep for exams? Need a quiet place to work on assignments? Looking for resources for your upcoming research paper? Look no further than UMBC’s own Albin O. Kuhn Library!  ...

Posted: November 18, 2021, 4:30 PM

Overcoming a College Slump

Strategies & resources for a challenging season

You often hear talk of the sophomore slump- a time where students can experience heightened uncertainty and lower motivation, in addition to second guessing choices they have made in their first...

Posted: November 4, 2021, 9:59 AM