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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...
May 18, 2022
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8:58 AM
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...
April 7, 2022
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1:21 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 require strategic planning and decision making. Developing financial...
March 1, 2022
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1:08 PM
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...
February 10, 2022
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8:32 AM
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 4, 2021
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9:59 AM
Perspective from an OAPA Peer Advisor
Written by Irene Thomas, UMBC '21 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...
October 4, 2021
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9:48 PM
Tips for returning to our in-person campus community
Welcome back Retrievers! We are excited to have our campus community connecting again in-person. Whether it is your first time joining us, or it’s been a long awaited return, it’s expected that...
September 9, 2021
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10:59 AM
Making Professional Connections
You may have plenty of Instagram, Tik Tok and/or Snapchat friends, but are you connected with professionals within your career field of interest? Networking and developing relationships with...
March 9, 2021
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1:41 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...
February 22, 2021
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10:53 AM
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10 Ways to Recharge for Spring 2021!
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 re-charge before the spring semester begins....
December 2, 2020
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5:11 PM