Hotels near University of Maryland
Michelle Balaun2020-08-07T12:19:29-04:00Hotels...A Nice Place to Stay Though College Park is a college town, it is home to some lovely hotels that parents can book a stay at when visiting thei [...]
Beauty & The Beast, keeping it right.
Michelle Balaun2021-06-10T14:58:10-04:00Is That How Your Favorite Fairy Tale Begins? When getting ready to go to college, you plan your dorm room, pick out classes, figure out a meal plan, etc [...]
Are You Ready for Some Football
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T12:09:08-04:00The Best Season, Football Season The University of Maryland is a member of the Big Ten Conference, meaning Fall football is highly anticipated. UMD is a [...]
Brunch is Breakfast plus Lunch plus Fun
Michelle Balaun2020-06-10T17:05:01-04:00“Brunch is breakfast without an alarm.” — Unknown Most college kids sleep late. It’s a well-known fact so, going out for breakfast on weekends, in parti [...]
Eating on a Budget is More Than Just Ramen
Michelle Balaun2020-06-11T13:50:12-04:00Teach Them To Budget And The Rest Is Easy Eating on a budget is something important to teach your students before they head to college. Teaching them to [...]
Family Weekend
Michelle Balaun2020-06-25T15:05:18-04:00Family Time, Best Time My first family experience with Parents Weekend meant booking a hotel a year in advance except, as it was my daughter’s freshman [...]
Take a Fun Elective Class
Michelle Balaun2020-06-25T15:14:23-04:00When You Need A Fun Elective When planning electives as a freshman, it can be overwhelming and exciting. Being able to choose any course out of what fee [...]
Get on the Bus
Michelle Balaun2020-06-25T15:22:51-04:00A Guide to UMD’s Bus System Getting to and from campus can be stressful and can take up a lot of time. Whether you are looking to get across campus or f [...]
Get Involved
Michelle Balaun2020-06-25T15:45:42-04:00Time To Get Involved! One of the most exciting parts about going to college is getting involved and finding new passions and hobbies all while having fu [...]
Home Sweet Dorm
Michelle Balaun2020-09-24T16:44:14-04:00Turn Their Dorm Room from Drab to Fab You may be surprised at how one can transform a mass-produced, industrial-looking dorm room into a warm and welcom [...]
Intramural and Club Sports
Michelle Balaun2020-09-30T12:20:39-04:00You Can Still Play Club Sports in College Considering that not all students have the opportunity to participate in UMD’s Big Ten sports, the university [...]
Spring Sports
Michelle Balaun2020-08-20T14:27:40-04:00So Many Sports, So Little Time While fall sports are an all-time favorite among UMD students and families, there are plenty of great sports to enjoy dur [...]
It’s Time for Dinner in College Park
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T10:16:16-04:00Time to Eat Dinner Any ideas for dinner? Like any college town, College Park is full of amazing dinner dining options. Whether you are looking to eat la [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Away for the High Holidays UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T12:46:38-04:00Celebrate High Holidays with a New Community Generally, our kids get to come home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but for those who celebrate the upcomi [...]
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 [...]
Safest Places to Visit Your Student This Semester
Michelle Balaun2020-10-14T10:50:29-04:00We Still Love to Visit Our Terps Let’s face it, these are crazy times! No matter how different things look at Maryland this semester, one thing is for s [...]
Staying at UMD for Thanksgiving
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T17:51:47-04:00Make Thanksgiving a Friendsgiving Managing Thanksgiving plans is always a challenge. Although UMD is officially closed and classes are canceled from Nov [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Best Coffee Shops at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-09-30T10:33:03-04:00Coffee, Cup of Joe, a Cuppa, Java The coffee shop is the epitome of the college experience, isn’t it? Most of us need our coffee to get through the day, [...]
Volunteering Turns Your Compassion Into Action
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T12:16:52-04:00Volunteering with passion is key. Is volunteering the path for you? One of the best ways to get out and meet people in college is through community serv [...]
Nature vs Nurture
Michelle Balaun2020-09-10T12:26:41-04:00So much more Nature than you think! When you visit the University of Maryland for the first time it is likely you will see the beautiful campus, the sur [...]
Weekend with Dad -Here’s what to do!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-27T09:53:29-04:00Officially Unofficial - Dad is in Town to Visit! Dad’s weekend isn’t exactly official at UMD, meaning that there isn’t one specific weekend that it is c [...]
Rushing His Way – Frat Recruitment
Michelle Balaun2020-07-29T13:06:15-04:00Get Ready for Him to Rush -Frat Recruitment Rush, Rushing, Recruitment, what is like today? Going back to 1978 with the release of “Animal House”, which [...]
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, [...]
Dance Marathon
Michelle Balaun2020-10-23T13:42:17-04:00You Can Dance If You Want To One of the most popular fundraising events in colleges across the country is Dance Marathon. Dance marathons are student-ru [...]
Graduation Restaurant Reservations
Michelle Balaun2020-10-16T15:32:24-04:00Reservations, The Earlier, The Better! The big day has finally come; Graduation! This is a time to celebrate the graduate and surround them with friends [...]
Sorority Recruitment: What to Expect & What to Wear
Michelle Balaun2020-07-24T14:10:10-04:00Here Are Tips & Tricks on What to Wear Sorority recruitment is more than the clothes you wear. For parents of incoming freshmen, you have probably a [...]
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 [...]
The Benefits of Joining the UMD Alumni Association
Michelle Balaun2020-09-21T18:48:56-04:00Alumni Networking, Perks, and More… Before you know it, you are walking across the stage at graduation, and with that last step, you are officially a Te [...]
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 [...]
Football Season Seats at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T12:07:19-04:00Guide to Seats at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium Everyone should attend at least one UMD football game! Cheering on the Terp football players fro [...]
21 and Oh So Fun!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-26T15:06:51-04:00You are 21 and an official adult now! Have fun! As each year ticked off, you waited for the fun of being ‘legal’! And now you made it. And if you are tu [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Maryland Terps Bucket List – Be Sure You Do These!
Michelle Balaun2020-09-15T12:16:25-04:00Check out these Terp Bucket items to do! If you have committed to becoming a Terp, there are a few things that you might want to check out over your nex [...]
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 [...]
Care Packages for UMD Students
Michelle Balaun2020-09-29T14:48:57-04:00Who doesn’t enjoy getting a package delivered? We know you really care, you care a lot about your student and want them to be happy. Whether it is for a [...]
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 [...]
Supervise an Easy Budget for Your College Student
Michelle Balaun2020-10-23T13:30:03-04:00This is a budget lesson that will serve you in the future! Some students actually keep to a budget. Well, sort of. I admit, it was hard telling my daugh [...]
Birthright Israel –
Michelle Balaun2021-01-14T16:16:58-05:00Young Jewish Adults Israel Trip What exactly is Birthright Israel? Birthright Israel began in 1999 with a bold idea—offering a free, life-changing trip [...]