Category Archives: Faculty & Staff

“What you thought, that it was over?

I was done with my last exam of the semester and just wanted to relax and change my mind. So I decided to take a walk on campus and decided to stop by the library. It was around 9:45 p.m.; … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks at Shady Grove

This Thanksgiving has been a real wake-up call for me personally. This is the busiest time of the year, especially for us students. It’s the end-of-the-semester crunch time: papers, tests, presentations, internship applications and spring semester registration are all in … Continue reading

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We are all just pieces of a puzzle

They did it again!! the International CLub have done it again. Diversity has been represented again. This week, among all the events that USG have had, one particularly stand up to my eyes and is called “Pieces of the world”. … Continue reading

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Perspective Change = LIFE Change

Through the efforts of the amazing team of students on the Student Council and the various lessons in the Leadership Program For Social Change, I was able to change my perspective. And now, I am told I am like the poster child for hosting a Hunger Banquet. Continue reading

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GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL: DISCOUNTS

As if you were not already enjoying all of the perks of attending the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), the institution has given you one more reason to love it. You can now receive student discounts with your USG Student ID. Continue reading

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Two Years Later

It’s hard to believe that I will not be writing another blog post two weeks from today.  It’s hard to believe that I will not be jogging around the school asking people to attend the town hall the last Wednesday … Continue reading

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My Tidal Wave of Change: A Spoken Word

Seventeen years. Since my first day of school. I can look back  all the way to that day and still remember my navy blue dress, the big grin on my face, and my bright red vest. It was day one … Continue reading

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Friendships at USG: Bonds That Make The Difference

One of my favorite quotes is by Charlie Chaplan, who said:  “a day without laughter is a day wasted”. It’s true because laughter to me means enjoying the moment. That’s how I feel about the friendships I’ve made here at USG. … Continue reading

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Broaden Your Horizons

Have you ever wondered why people love to travel so much, why students love the idea of studying abroad, and why it’s great to spend time in a country whose language and cultures are dissimilar to yours? I have! I … Continue reading

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Thank you, USG!

“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” – Henry Van Dyke Continue reading

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