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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
Perspective from an OAPA Peer Advisor - Irene Thomas
College is a time for self-discovery and personal growth. Part of that self-discovery comes from deciding what you see yourself doing in the future, which isn't always easy. You may think, "But...
October 8, 2020
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8:39 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
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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,...
August 26, 2020
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9:18 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
A closer look at the Individualized Study Program at UMBC
Deciding on an academic major is a big deal! We have so many options at UMBC, including a unique major for students who are interested in carving out their own pathway. Do you have so many...
April 22, 2020
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12:44 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