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Signing Off
About this time last year I was preparing for my senior year of my undergrad when an Ad to become a blogger for USG popped up on my instagram. I remember scrolling past quickly thinking “no way”. Less than a … Continue reading
Posted in Life at USG
Tagged graduate school, social work, the Universities at Shady Grove, UMB, UMBC, undergraduate life
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New Chapters and Habits
August has always felt more like a new start than January. August brings the new school year and a new chapter. As I begin graduate school in just two weeks this new chapter has been anxiety-provoking, to say the least. … Continue reading
Validating Emotions
Two weeks ago I turned 23 years old, which is funny because I still say I’m 21 when people ask how old I am. My birthday has always been one of my favorite days of the year. I feel that … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Emotional Intelligence, fellowship, graduate school, graduation, health and wellness, therapy
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Thrown off by Summer
The one thing I looked forward to the most for summer was having more time. During the school year, I felt so overwhelmed and so overbooked. I felt all I had time for was for what could fit in my … Continue reading
Posted in students, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, Free, Mental Vacation, planning, scheduling, Stress, summer break, Vacation
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Undergraduate Journey
As I finish the end of my undergrad that I have always been so excited to do I have become more and more emotional. These last five years have been the hardest but the most amazing time of my life. … Continue reading
Posted in students
Tagged college experience, college life, college struggles, Student Life, Success, undergraduate life
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Student Engagement Awards Night
Getting involved on campus during college can sound overwhelming. College is hard enough why should I add more stuff to my plate? There are so many benefits to getting involved on campus. Benefits of getting involved include finding new interests, … Continue reading
Posted in Life at USG, Student Event
Tagged service, social work, Student Ambassadors, Student Event, Student Experience, Student Life, volunteering
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Your Own Timeline
Life can feel short and long. It’s easy to fall into a mindset that everyone is ahead of you or doing better than you. You must try to understand that everyone is dealt different cards, different circumstances, even different environments. … Continue reading
Reinvent Your Self-Love and Care
Loving and caring for yourself is difficult, it’s truly a journey. It’s not as simple as deciding you know what I love myself, and that’s it. You don’t get to just think it and automatically feel and treat yourself with … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness & Wellness
Tagged Clearing Mind, health and wellness, love, mindfulness, Self care, self-improvement, therapy, wellness
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Social Worker Appreciation Month
If social work was an astrological sign it would be a water sign, so it’s not a surprise that Social Worker Appreciation month is March which also hosts Pisces season! Happy Social Worker Appreciation month to all my current and … Continue reading
Posted in Academics
Tagged graduate school, help, Internship, social work, UMB, UMBC, undergraduate, Undergraduate programs in Rockville
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Who are USG Students?
What makes a USG student a USG student? Is it just that we all take our classes through the USG campus or is it about who we are as people? The question “how would you describe USG students?” came up … Continue reading
Posted in Life at USG
Tagged Ambassadors, campus, College Student, Services, Student Ambassadors, Student Life, students, USG, USG Resources, USG Student Life
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The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) 