Laundry, 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 [...]
Take 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- 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, [...]
LGBTQ Campus Support and Resources College can be challenging for all students which is why finding ways to make connections with others who identify si [...]
There 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 [...]
How 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 [...]
Keeping 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 [...]
There 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 [...]
We’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 [...]
You 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 [...]
Extra 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 [...]
… 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 [...]
Get 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 [...]
Before 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 [...]
Don’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! 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 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, It Can Happen Is your student having trouble or in trouble? Are they having problems with a roommate, an apartment lease, underage drinking, ac [...]
Better Late Than Never! Transferring Requirements. Maybe transferring is a good idea. Some students leave for college unsure of what to find only to rea [...]
Congrats! 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 [...]
Keep 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 [...]
Are 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 [...]
Here is the Technology You Get for Free! HaveUHeard that Microsoft Office 365 technology is free for all enrolled University of Maryland students? And i [...]
Finding 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 [...]
Accessibility Accommodations for all Students For students with a disability, Accessibility, and Disability Services (ADS) can help. The University of M [...]
Go 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 [...]
Where 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, 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 [...]
Who 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 [...]
Mom…..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 [...]
Scholarships 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 [...]
Roommates 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 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 [...]
Here’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 [...]
Continuing Worship Traditions For many students, transitioning from home to a University can be an unnerving experience. Being able to find a place of [...]
Getting 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 [...]
A Guide to Orientation Orientation will align you with all UMD has to offer. Congratulations! Your child has been accepted to the University of Maryland [...]
Advice 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 [...]
Get 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 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 [...]
You 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 [...]
Burgers 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 [...]
Mid-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 [...]
Time 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 [...]
Get Ready For the Big Game With These Attire Tips! The best feeling for any college student, particularly if you’re a Terp, is waking up knowing it's ga [...]
Those Pluses and Minuses Do Count! Going the extra mile to get an A in a class instead of an A- or getting a B+ instead of a B can be very worthwhile wh [...]
Here is What You Need to Know You can certainly read about the dorms and places to live on campus on the UMD Housing and Residential Life pages, but we [...]
Better late than never. Transfer requirements. You’ve gotten your acceptance to be a transfer student at the University of Maryland. Congratulations! Wh [...]
