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May Chancellor Chat with Muslim Students
On Sunday, May 7, I had the excellent opportunity to meet with the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, Jay Perman, alongside 12 other Muslim students. Every month, Chancellor Perman meets with students across the universities in the state … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, inspiration, real world, Student Life, the Universities at Shady Grove, USG
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My Last Blog Of This Year
As the academic year comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on my experience with blogging. Firstly, I want to say that I have truly loved this experience. From researching topics, drafting posts, to engaging … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Life at USG, Student Event, students, Work Experience
Tagged advice, fun, inspiration, life, real world, school, Student Life, the Universities at Shady Grove, USG
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Searching for an Internship?
Hi friends! The semester is coming to an end, and summer is calling our names. Whether you’ll be taking a summer course, working, relaxing, or interning at an outstanding company, I am rooting for you! However, for those of you … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, students, Work Experience
Tagged advice, internship search, real world, school, the Universities at Shady Grove, USG
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My journey as a writer
Writing has been something that I have always gravitated towards for a long time. When I was around eight or nine years old, I wanted to become an author and write stories and to this day, I still think about … Continue reading
Awkward Pauses During Interviews
We all have those awkward pauses during interviews. After you’ve asked a question and your interviewee finishes answering, does your mind go blank on how to respond to them? I’ve often found myself in embarrassing situations where I constantly looked … Continue reading
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Tagged USG, life, real world, interviews, Student Life, advice, tips
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New Things I Tried This Semester
As a student, it’s easy to feel like you’re on autopilot and going through each semester, doing more of the same things. I’ve definitely felt that way before, and it’s a draining feeling. But, there’s always new things you can … Continue reading
Bittersweet Graduation
As this semester is winding down, I wanted to reflect a bit on my experiences at USG in a new program with only three cohorts thus far. The first cohort had five students, the second had two which included me, … Continue reading
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My Eventful Week
This week has been so busy, and it’s only Wednesday! Anyone else feel like their week is flying by? Don’t worry, you are not alone. And better yet, we only have four more weeks left of the semester! Federal Career … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, school, Student Life, the Universities at Shady Grove, USG
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One of Those Weeks
Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. Especially when it comes to school, challenges can arise out of the blue. For me, this week has been a real swing and a miss. Monday, I studied for a test but ended … Continue reading
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Ramadan as a College Student
Growing up, I spent most of my Ramadan’s fasting during the summer and for the past years, the month has been different as the fasting period goes into spring and eventually the winter months. Being a college student while fasting … Continue reading
Posted in Life at USG, Academics, students
Tagged USG, life, real world, inspiration, advice
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