Thank you to the over 400 students who participated in the CashCourse contest! If you didn't get a chance to complete the CashCourse we'd like to encourage you to finish because everyone is a winner when it comes to FinancialSmarts!
And now the announcement you've been waiting for; We'd like to congratulated our 3 prize winners!
Roxey for completing at least 1 module won $100!
Zaira for completing at least 2 modules won $300!
Katie for completing the entire CashCourse won $500!
Congratulations everyone and remember at UMBC we're more than educated, we're Financially Smart!
]]>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 like you have a good handle on online learning, while other days may feel overwhelming. We understand and want to ensure you that this ebb and flow is normal!
UMBC’s faculty and staff are committed to ensuring you have all of the resources and support you need to have a successful semester. Yes, we are virtual, but similar to in-person learning, it’s often the extra steps you take to stay organized, manage your time, and utilize campus resources that influence the outcome of your semester.
We encourage you to check out The Academic Success Center’s Online Learning Resource website, which includes a series of videos and a link to an interactive module to prepare you for success.
The Division of Information Technology’s (DoIT) Learning Online website also includes some helpful information about how to make the most of the technology you are using for your classes.
If you are looking for a student’s perspective, see what some of our OAPA peer advisors have to say about how they’ve navigated online learning:
Note: Not all online classes are similarly structured. Some of your courses this semester may be synchronous, meaning you meet with the instructor and your class online at the same time, while others may be asynchronous, where your instructor provides you the course content to access at any time.
“Personally, I have found listing all the assignments I need to complete for the week on my laptop to be the most helpful to keep me organized. It can get overwhelming at times, but setting a schedule and planning the day can help tremendously. I've found myself doing assignments back to back just to get it over with, and it can be very draining. Make sure to give yourself breaks in between! The majority of my classes are asynchronous, so when I have a question, I've noticed the Blackboard discussion board [is] the most beneficial [way] to find the answer to my questions.” – Irene Thomas, Biological Sciences
“I keep in contact with other engineering students by utilizing the app Discord. It allows for different forms of chatting, including voice and text. Also, similarly to Webex, it allows you to share your screen with other people in your group. In general, communicating with other students, even outside my major, helps with this new online format and not feeling completely isolated during the semester.” – Tre Barr, Computer Engineering
“When it comes to synchronous classes, I have found one savior...alarms. Using calendars is a great way to schedule and divvy up your time, but when it comes to getting to a class on time from the comfort of your home (or wherever you're beaming in from) that can be tricky. Since this pandemic has started my sleep schedule is relatively non-existent, so having alarms go off throughout the day has been helpful--even if I'm already up it's very in-my-face.” – Jenika Brown, English
“Although most of my classes are asynchronous, something I found helpful to stay on top of work is that I try to do work for each class at that normally scheduled time. (ex: if anatomy was supposed to be from 10-11am, I do my anatomy work at home from 10-11am, even though there is no live lecture.) This helps me stay on top of all the assignments, and not wait till the last minute to do it all.” – Leah Mathews, Health Administration & Policy
Finally, it’s important to make sure you connect with your professor, academic advisor, or another member of your support network, early on if you find you are having difficulty with your online classes. This will ensure you get the help you need with enough time to get back on track.
If you would like to speak to someone in the Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising, our advisors are available to meet via scheduled appointments. Additionally, if you would like to speak with one of our peer advisors, we now have a virtual front counter that can be accessed Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Big return for little effort – It only takes approximately 5 hours to complete the CashCourse!
The FinancialSmarts CashCourse is a multi-module, self-paced course that ensures that you are as well-prepared to manage your budgets, bank accounts, assets and debt as you are to master your academic and career interests. To enroll in the online FinancialSmarts CashCourse click here.
Here’s where FinancialSmarts start to pay off... By September 15, 2020:
● If you complete the pre-assessment and one module, your name will be entered in our $100 cash prize drawing.
● If you complete the pre-assessment and two or more modules, your name will be entered in our $300 cash prize drawing.
● If you complete the pre-assessment and all modules, your name will be entered in our $500 cash prize drawing.
Be sure to complete modules by September 15, 2020 (ONLY 1 DAY AWAY!) to be entered into the drawings! All drawings will take place on September 16, 2020 at 12:30pm via Instagram Live.
So don’t wait...get started now!
If you have questions about the online FinancialSmarts CashCourse, please feel free to contact us at financialsmarts@umbc.edu.
Name: Samantha Etta
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: T. Rowe Price*
Position Title: Investment Accountant (hired full-time following a successful internship!)
Major(s)/Minor(s):Financial Economics
Current Class Level:Senior
Work Term:Summer 2020
*Don’t miss UMBC Connects: T. Rowe Price, a virtual recruitment event on Wednesday, September 16, with our Featured Employer of the Week T. Rowe Price to learn how you could land an amazing, career-relevant opportunity like Samantha’s!
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
My internship this summer was virtual due to the ongoing pandemic so this was very new to both the firm and I. Nonetheless I had an amazing experience which resulted in a full time offer with the firm. My day to day responsibilities involved analyzing and reviewing daily fee reports for some of our domestic funds, processing accrual payments ,and performing daily accruals for income related to security lending on certain TRP products.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard about this position when I stumbled into a career center event. T Rowe Price was having a session that day and I just came into the room for the free food lol. I got so intrigued when I heard the different speakers that I decided to stay back and talk to some of them, I was directed to apply for an internship with the firm through UMBCworks. I waited a year for the next summer and once I sent my application in I got an email about 2 weeks later then had an interview scheduled.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
The team I worked with was one of the main reasons I accepted my full time offer with the firm. T.Rowe Price is a wonderful organization and though my experience was virtual I still felt a strong spirit of community and excellence.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Every single day I believe I make an impact through my work . T. Rowe is very intentional about providing excellent services to its clients and community. Through my work I am able to be a part of these remarkable services not only at a corporate level but communal as well. Be it participating in virtual volunteer events for children hospitals or being a part and gaining insights from the firm's women's leadership initiative, every day I know an impact is made.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Don’t stop trying. It sounds cliche but I applied for countless internship opportunities before I landed one with T.Rowe Price. A “no” from someone or some firm only opens the door for some else to give you a proper “yes”.
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Want to be the next Intern of the Week? Make sure to fill out this form and stay tuned. New interns are announced every Monday!
Did you know you could earn a badge for completing the CashCourse in addition to being entered into our CASH PRIZE drawings?
Big return for little effort – It only takes approximately 5 hours to complete the CashCourse!
To enroll in the online FinancialSmarts CashCourse click here.
Be sure to complete modules by September 15, 2020 (ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY!) to be entered into the drawings!
All drawings will take place on September 16, 2020 at 12:30pm via Instagram Live.
Want to learn more about the following?
Gain knowledge in all of these topics by enrolling in and completing the online FinancialSmarts CashCourse here.
What are you waiting for? – It only takes approximately 5 hours to complete the CashCourse!
By September 15, 2020:
● If you complete the pre-assessment and one module, your name will be entered in our $100 cash prize drawing.
● If you complete the pre-assessment and two or more modules, your name will be entered in our $300 cash prize drawing.
● If you complete the pre-assessment and all modules, your name will be entered in our $500 cash prize drawing.
Be sure to complete modules by September 15, 2020 (ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY!) to be entered into the drawings! All drawings will take place on September 16, 2020 at 12:30pm via Instagram Live.
So don’t wait...get started now before it is too late to enter the contest!
If you have questions about the online FinancialSmarts CashCourse, please feel free to contact us at financialsmarts@umbc.edu.
]]>The FinancialSmarts CashCourse is a multi-module, self-paced course that ensures that you are as well-prepared to manage your budgets, bank accounts, assets and debt as you are to master your academic and career interests. To enroll in the online FinancialSmarts CashCourse click here.
By September 15, 2020:
● If you complete the pre-assessment and one module, your name will be entered in our $100 cash prize drawing.
● If you complete the pre-assessment and two or more modules, your name will be entered in our $300 cash prize drawing.
● If you complete the pre-assessment and all modules, your name will be entered in our $500 cash prize drawing.
Be sure to complete modules by September 15, 2020 (ONLY 4 DAYS AWAY!) to be entered into the drawings! All drawings will take place on September 16, 2020 at 12:30pm via Instagram Live.
So don’t wait...get started now before it is too late to enter the contest!
If you have questions about the online FinancialSmarts CashCourse, please feel free to contact us at financialsmarts@umbc.edu.
Big return for little effort – It only takes approximately 5 hours to complete the CashCourse!
The FinancialSmarts CashCourse is a multi-module, self-paced course that ensures that you are as well-prepared to manage your budgets, bank accounts, assets and debt as you are to master your academic and career interests. To enroll in the online FinancialSmarts CashCourse click here.
Here’s where FinancialSmarts start to pay off... By September 15, 2020:
● If you complete the pre-assessment and one module, your name will be entered in our $100 cash prize drawing.
● If you complete the pre-assessment and two or more modules, your name will be entered in our $300 cash prize drawing.
● If you complete the pre-assessment and all modules, your name will be entered in our $500 cash prize drawing.
Be sure to complete modules by September 15, 2020 (ONLY 5 DAYS AWAY!) to be entered into the drawings! All drawings will take place on September 16, 2020 at 12:30pm via Instagram Live.
So don’t wait...get started now!
If you have questions about the online FinancialSmarts CashCourse, please feel free to contact us at financialsmarts@umbc.edu.