Trick or Treat The Halloween College Version
Michelle Balaun2020-09-22T16:31:02-04:00That Was Then… Halloween, love it or hate it. However, on a college campus, Halloween is sure to be full of ghouls around every corner! One thing’s for [...]
Lost & Found – We Can Help Recover Lost Items
Michelle Balaun2020-07-10T18:15:55-04:00Oh, No…It Happened, It’s Lost! We’ve all done it, lost something. As a college student, you will often have a lot going on. From class, studying, social [...]
Sorting Out College Life – A Guide to Laundry, Dry Cleaning & Alterations
Michelle Balaun2020-07-10T18:00:55-04:00Laundry, Not as Bad as You Think! When your student goes away to school, they may or may not have any idea on how to do their own laundry. No matter how [...]
Pets in School
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T13:46:31-05:00Take Your Pets (Dog Or Cat) to College! Dogs are called man’s best friend for a reason! Pets bring so much love and joy to our lives and there’s nothing [...]
Homecoming at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-07-08T13:32:03-04:00Homecoming- It’s about the game. One of the most exciting events at any college is Homecoming. There is so much to look forward to, so much excitement, [...]
Diversity and Inclusion for LGBTQ College Students
Michelle Balaun2020-07-06T16:38:40-04:00LGBTQ Campus Support and Resources College can be challenging for all students which is why finding ways to make connections with others who identify si [...]
Mother-Daughter Time, The Best Mom Time
Michelle Balaun2020-07-06T14:23:03-04:00There is Nothing Like It! One of my favorite things is when my mom comes to visit me while I am away at school. Facetiming and texting just don’t cut it [...]
Register to Vote UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-10-07T12:42:16-04:00How to Have Your Vote Count While At College For students in a new city adapting to a busy college schedule, the voting process can seem daunting. As an [...]
Namast’ay yoga in and around UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-09-21T18:05:12-04:00Keeping Peaceful, Zen, and Stress-Free Ahhhhh, yoga, one of my favorite things to do, and by far the best way to get my head cleared is to practice this [...]
Entertainment, Fun Stuff To Do!
Michelle Balaun2020-07-03T16:02:23-04:00There is So Much You Can Do For Entertainment! There is more than just football or basketball for entertainment around UMD; in fact, the best part about [...]
Black Red White Show Your Spirit for Terps
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T12:08:18-04:00We’ve Got Some Great Terp Outfits There is nothing more anticipated at the University of Maryland than game day. Gameday consists of an exciting Big 10 [...]
Choose or Change Your Major
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T13:52:43-04:00You Can Change Your Mind and Your Major! What major should you choose? Considering the University of Maryland offers a multitude of degrees; how is one [...]
Working While at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T13:46:46-05:00Extra Working Cash Can Never Hurt What is your opinion about working while at college? Some students have to work to pay for college or their living exp [...]
Who You Going to Call?
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T13:32:00-04:00… When You Need, Answers, You Can Call! The important call contact info you need to have. Over the years there have been only a few times that I, as a p [...]
Where to Pregame at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T13:17:18-04:00Get Ready For A Fun Pregame Day! Pregame festivities are one of the most fun and exciting aspects of game day! Pre-gaming generally means drinking befor [...]
What You Should Do Before Heading to Maryland
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T13:04:22-04:00Before you leave… Before you leave to take your kid to college, there are a few items you will want to take care of that are extremely important. Most c [...]
What Not to Bring to UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:54:30-04:00Don’t Worry, You Don’t Have to Bring That When packing and shopping for college, your student may try to bring everything they own claiming that all the [...]
Wakey, Wakey Eggs & Bakey
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:44:17-04:00Wakey! Our Favorite Places for Breakfast! When considering where to go for breakfast, there are so many options that fit everyone’s preference in Colleg [...]
Tutoring – can really help your grades
Michelle Balaun2020-09-02T12:31:54-04:00Tutoring Can Be A Huge Asset Students who attend the University of Maryland, no different than any other highly sought-after college, will be faced with [...]
Trouble in Paradise at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:21:50-04:00Trouble, It Can Happen Is your student having trouble or in trouble? Are they having problems with a roommate, an apartment lease, underage drinking, ac [...]
Transferring to UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:12:26-04:00Better Late Than Never! Transferring Requirements. Maybe transferring is a good idea. Some students leave for college unsure of what to find only to rea [...]
They’ve Been Accepted at UMD!
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:06:19-04:00Congrats! You've been accepted as a Terp! Congratulations Class of 2024… YOU’VE BEEN ACCEPTED! It IS great to be a Terp for so many reasons. You can all [...]
The Stress of College
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T11:46:16-04:00Keep Yourself Stress-free One of my biggest worries, when my kids left for college, was would they be able to handle the stress of college life. There a [...]
The Next Four Years
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T11:35:11-04:00Are you ready for the next four? So you have a student ready to spend the next four years at The University of Maryland? That means you will be visiting [...]
The Best Apps for Students at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-09-04T23:04:34-04:00UMD and College Studying Apps Remember when you were in college and everything was easily accessible via apps on your phone? No? Well, me either. Our ki [...]
Technology Needs at UMD for Free!
Michelle Balaun2020-08-18T14:01:03-04:00Here is the Technology You Get for Free! HaveUHeard that Microsoft Office 365 technology is free for all enrolled University of Maryland students? And i [...]
Study? The Best Places to Study at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-08-14T11:50:45-04:00Finding a Good Place to Study is Important for Students Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to studying. Whether you like to study alone in [...]
Student Accessibility Services at Maryland
Michelle Balaun2020-06-29T16:56:06-04:00Accessibility Accommodations for all Students For students with a disability, Accessibility, and Disability Services (ADS) can help. The University of M [...]
Getting Fit and Staying Fit While in College
Michelle Balaun2020-09-08T15:00:06-04:00Keeping Fit - Keeping Freshman 15 Off Keeping fit, what's the secret? So you find yourself at college, having loads of fun and with the ability to eat p [...]
Sports Fun at UMD – Go Terps!
Michelle Balaun2020-06-29T16:31:45-04:00Go Terps! Everything About UMD Sports Everyone really loves sports. And one aspect of the University of Maryland that can be a deciding factor on where [...]
How Will Students Stay Safe, Sane and Happy this Fall
Michelle Balaun2020-06-29T10:34:42-04:00Where is a Safe Spot at College? Safe, Sane, and happy, is that possible? As colleges are doing their best to come up with ideas as to how to keep our s [...]
Sorority Girl – The How To Scoop
Michelle Balaun2020-10-02T17:22:02-04:00Sorority, It’s More Than Parties Personally, joining a sorority was something I always knew I wanted to do. From watching my camp counselors as a kid to [...]
So Your Student Wants to Be a Terp
Michelle Balaun2020-10-28T12:42:56-04:00Who Wouldn’t Want to Be a Terp? That’s understandable-a Terp, or a student of UMD, is the state of Maryland’s flagship university and amongst the top 25 [...]
Sick at School and How to Cope
Michelle Balaun2020-09-05T09:15:15-04:00Mom…..I’m Sick… We all know that feeling we parents get when our kids are sick. Will they be ok? How many classes will they miss and how much work will [...]
Searching for Scholarships
Michelle Balaun2020-08-22T16:04:30-04:00Scholarships Can Be a Huge Help Once your student makes the official decision of attending UMD in the Fall, the idea of actually paying tuition looms. H [...]
Safety Matters
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T16:23:04-04:00Safety Is A Top Priority At UMD The University of Maryland takes safety very seriously. As a parent, our top concern is that our child is safe at all ti [...]
Roommates and Residential Life
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T16:03:17-04:00Roommates and Learning to Live With Others Their first time with roommates? For many students, going off to college means moving away from home and livi [...]
Retail Shopping
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T15:19:52-04:00Retail Therapy makes Starting College Easier! College Park is full of retail therapy! Though your child is at college to attend class and do work, there [...]
Planning to Sublease an Apartment at UMD?
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T15:09:55-04:00Here’s How to Sublease – The Supply is Greater Than the Demand Sometimes you have a change in plans or an unexpected opportunity. In college, you have t [...]
Places of Worship at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T15:01:22-04:00Continuing Worship Traditions For many students, transitioning from home to a University can be an unnerving experience. Being able to find a place of [...]
Parking at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T14:44:06-04:00Getting That Last Parking Spot! When getting ready to go to UMD in the fall, an important topic to bring up is whether or not they will bring their car [...]
Orient Yourself at Orientation at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T14:26:26-04:00A Guide to Orientation Orientation will align you with all UMD has to offer. Congratulations! Your child has been accepted to the University of Maryland [...]
Need Advice? Get Some Advising
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T14:13:27-04:00Advice Guide to Getting an Advising Appointment Academic advisors are some of the most helpful people you will interact with during your time at the Uni [...]
Moving In – Move it Move it Move it
Michelle Balaun2020-11-11T10:39:02-05:00Get Your Hand Trucks Ready to Move! Once your student has been given their move-in date and dorm or residence assignment, the process of handling what c [...]
Move-In Day, Be Ready, Be Prepared
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T13:13:19-04:00Move-in Time Has Come! UMD move-in day is a lot of work. When the day finally comes, it will be emotional, exciting, and nerve-wracking. The day will co [...]
More Veggies Please – Vegan & Vegetarian Dining
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T13:33:21-04:00You Really Do Want to Eat More Veggies! At the University of Maryland, there are plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians, and those students that just [...]
Meal Plan and Other Ways to Eat
Michelle Balaun2020-09-04T23:07:19-04:00Burgers and Pizza and Fries…Oh my! All parents can use a guide to meal plans. at UMD One of the biggest concerns on our minds when sending our students [...]
Lunch Bunch
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T10:46:48-04:00Mid-Day Munchies- What’s for Lunch? The best part of lunch is the break it gives you in the middle of the day! But it’s even better when you’re enjoying [...]