Books, Books, Books
Michelle Balaun2020-08-20T13:36:42-04:00Time for Books! Now that our sons and daughters have settled into their dorms and are getting ready to begin classes, the reality begins. The whole reas [...]
Dropping a Class? Maybe?
Michelle Balaun2020-06-11T13:18:41-04:00Dropping, When Is it Time? Dropping a class is nothing to be afraid of, but make sure you know the best time to do so. Every student will come across a [...]
First time Finding a Roommate at UMD?
Michelle Balaun2020-06-11T14:41:45-04:00The Hunt for the Perfect Roommate One of my first thoughts after committing to the University of Maryland was “How am I going to find a good roommate?” [...]
Freshman Connection
Michelle Balaun2020-06-25T14:45:39-04:00What Does Freshman Connection Really Mean? Find out the benefit to the Freshman Connection at UMD. We’ve all waited for that moment when you can check t [...]
Health Insurance for College Students
Michelle Balaun2020-09-09T13:25:14-04:00Know More About Insurance Options Health insurance is always a concept fraught with worry. The University of Maryland, along with many other colleges na [...]
Honor Roll Pride – The Highest Distinction!
Michelle Balaun2020-06-25T17:18:23-04:00Did you get a letter? It is that time of year when students receive notifications that they have made a collegiate honor scholar society. The cream-colo [...]
How to Transition as a Transfer Student
Michelle Balaun2020-06-25T17:30:51-04:00Better late than never. Transfer requirements. You’ve gotten your acceptance to be a transfer student at the University of Maryland. Congratulations! Wh [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Taking the Campus Tour
Michelle Balaun2020-08-10T12:02:51-04:00A Tour Can Help You Make Your College Decision *About your campus tour - All Visitor Service Desks and Facilities are closed until further notice, but t [...]
Make the Call to Admissions
Michelle Balaun2020-08-05T14:35:46-04:00Should I, or Shouldn’t I Make the Call? Sometimes making the call will alleviate your stress. One of the most nerve-wracking times is waiting to find ou [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
College Majors to Pursue in Tough Times
Michelle Balaun2020-07-27T11:33:02-04:00Perhaps It’s Time to Consider Majors that are Sustainable Students usually choose a major over a period of time. I have always been a fan of taking a va [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]