Author Archives: USG

Ditch the Shortcut

A few weeks ago, I was driving into my driveway and a cardboard box I had put outside for recycling had blown into the driveway. I debated getting out of the car to move it out of the way, but … Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Fitness & Wellness, Life at USG, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stress Management

Stress is very common, especially among students. Some have coping mechanisms to help them through stressful times, but often others do not possess this skill. Stress is everywhere, but how you deal with it depends on you. The most common … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

After Graduation, what else?

This is my last semester. I have no idea what I will be doing after I graduate. Sigh…the dreaded graduate. “My last semester in my 4 year school-career”-just thinking of this scares me and makes me reevaluate my life and … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Fundamental self-care during university education

Diet, exercise, and sleep. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Fitness & Wellness, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The New Teacher Movies

If you Google “teacher movies,” it looks like there really haven’t been very many recent ones, especially looking into the past decade. However, many of them exist–on Netflix as documentaries. In my current equity class, we have been assigned two different … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Let’s Celebrate Women!

Did you know that March is National Women’s History month? Talk about Girl Power! There are numerous women that are doctors, scientists, engineers, CEO’s, entrepreneurs and so much more. This year’s theme is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Your Power in Communication

The Universities at Shady Grove is having a panel discussion and networking event in collaboration with the Undergraduate Communication Association, UMD Communication Department, and the Montgomery College Alumni Association. The panel is focused on ‘Your Power in Communication.’ The event … Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Faculty & Staff, Life at USG, Uncategorized, Work Experience | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Challenge to Spring Graduates…

Graduation…what a gas! It was the end to a fabulous two years at USG and a great beginning for all of us starting our nursing careers. There are lots of college graduation traditions including the hanging of scrub tops in … Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Life at USG, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Goal Setting and Motivation

Staying motivated and resisting the “itis” or senioritis (when your motivation and/or performance declines during your last year or semester) is hard. I experienced this during my senior year in undergrad and I am trying my best to not fall … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Watch A Star is Born FREE

So this time the movie is A Star is Born (R)Watch the trailer here It was released last year, and it details the life and struggle of an upcoming star. If you’re looking to relax, this will be a great … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment