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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...
November 10, 2020
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2:02 PM
Get started today mapping out your path to graduation!
As you read this at the beginning of your UMBC journey you may wonder why we’re asking you to consider developing your long-term/graduation plan. After all, you may not even feel fully committed...
October 26, 2020
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9:12 AM
Written by OAPA Peer Advisor, Jenika Brown Are you stressed over your grade or that oh-so-important GPA? You know who’s excellent at alleviating that stress…your professors. It’s easy to forget...
September 27, 2020
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8:45 PM
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Resources and Tips for a Successful Virtual Semester
Whether this is your first semester at UMBC or you were with us in the spring, it’s clear we are all still adapting to learning and connecting within a virtual community. Some days you may feel...
September 16, 2020
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6:29 AM
Did you know that every student at UMBC has an assigned academic advisor? For most students, this will be a professor in your academic major department. Others will work with a professional...
September 8, 2020
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4:30 PM
Questions to ask yourself at the end of the academic year
It has been quite a year, to say the least! We have witnessed UMBC grit at its finest. Together, our campus community has worked hard to remain connected, and has pressed forward in the midst...
May 13, 2020
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12:37 PM
Written by Jenika Brown, OAPA Peer Advisor It’s time to dispel the notion that taking advantage of people is bad! Okay, before you judge, let me explain. You shouldn’t take advantage of people,...
March 27, 2020
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1:45 PM
It is likely that social media is a part of your daily routine and a main way that you stay socially connected to friends and family. But perhaps you don’t know some of the more unique ways...
March 12, 2020
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5:34 PM
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 all require strategic planning and decision making. Developing...
March 3, 2020
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8:05 AM
10 Ways to Recharge for Spring 2020!
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....
December 6, 2019
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12:05 PM