Advice I’d Give My Freshman Self
Michelle Balaun2020-06-10T15:51:27-04:00What Every Freshman Should Know You only get to be a freshman in college once, so before you go, I want to share some advice. The beginning of your firs [...]
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 [...]
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?” [...]
Food for Thought
Michelle Balaun2020-07-01T14:59:04-04:00No Student Hungry, Food for All Much like the national campaign No Kid Hungry®, there are many students at colleges throughout the United States that ar [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Wake up Terps! It’s Game Day!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T12:06:38-04:00Get 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Where the Wind Blows
Michelle Balaun2020-10-07T12:36:08-04:00Be Prepared for the Wind and Natural Disasters The wind is howling, now what? Growing up in South Florida, I have gone through at least one hurricane ev [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What is FAFSA?
Michelle Balaun2020-10-02T10:27:28-04:00First Applicants Find Substantial Assets, FAFSA of course! FAFSA is the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid but, based on how aid is distr [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Controversial Speakers UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T11:55:19-04:00Is Free Expression Controversial? UMD, like most colleges, wants students to seek knowledge, debate ideas, and form opinions although some may be contro [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Study Abroad Programs for Students
Michelle Balaun2020-08-18T13:54:30-04:00The world is your classroom, so study abroad. *UMD Study Abroad as of right now is unavailable until 2021 due to the global pandemic, but the applicatio [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]