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The 10 Best Things to do this Winter Break

It’s finally here – Winter Break! You worked hard this semester and it doesn’t go unrecognized. Now is the time to get some well-deserved rest and relaxation before the spring semester begins....

Posted: December 4, 2018, 2:38 PM

It's Library Season!

Don't wait until the end of the semester to check it out!

The Albin O. Kuhn (AOK) Library and Gallery is a prominent focal point on UMBC’s campus. With comfy chairs and study rooms, a coffee/snack shop and sweeping campus views (check out the 7th...

Posted: November 6, 2018, 7:37 AM

Is Sophomore Year One Long Hump Day?

Tips for Getting Over the Sophomore Slump

Written by OAPA Peer Advisor, Malaysia McGinnis, Class of ‘19. The common stereotype of a middle child is exemplified in the sophomore year of college. It is the year where the school, the...

Posted: October 23, 2018, 7:40 AM

Exams, Homework, and Lectures, Oh my!

Time Management is a Joke...Or is it?

Written by OAPA Peer Advisor, Malaysia McGinnis, '19 You’ve been warned not to leave the 15-page research paper for the night before, or to start your homework two hours before it’s due. Yet,...

Posted: October 11, 2018, 12:50 PM

What's Your Academic Major?

Join us next week for the MAJOR Event!

Plain and simple, there is no one way, or right way, for a student to select a major. The process is unique to each student and many factors can influence the decision. At UMBC, we want to...

Posted: September 26, 2018, 12:48 PM

Dive into the Deep End!

Reflection Questions for the (Retriever) Dog Days of Summer

As a college student, you can use the summer to re-charge. It’s also a great time to reflect back on the academic year and re-focus for what’s ahead. This doesn’t have to be a formal process....

Posted: May 15, 2018, 4:47 PM

"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

#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