Category Archives: Life at USG

USG Events!

This past week I was able to attend multiple USG events that were tons of fun! I highly encourage students to get involved and attend wonderful events, such as the ones I am highlighting. While I recognize it is sometimes … Continue reading

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My Experience With Internships

Next week, on April 13th, I’ll be speaking at UMBC-Shady Grove’s STEM Symposium. The event is titled, “Internships: Are they worth it? Where Can I Find One?” and it will be held virtually through Webex. I’m super excited to speak … 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

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Getting Out of a Reading Slump

Whether you want to read the latest fictional novel released by your favorite author or finally go through the pile of recommendations your friend gave you, a reading slump can hit at any time. Some of you might’ve never even … Continue reading

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Burnout After Break

While Spring Break was a lot of fun and relaxing, it is sadly over. Being in the middle of the semester with one more midterm to go, I am completely burned out…I know that a lot of my fellow peers … Continue reading

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Intercultural Festival at USG

On March 9th, the Universities at Shady Grove held their annual Intercultural Festival for students, staff, faculty, and their families. This event is one of USG’s most popular ones as we got to celebrate and learn about different cultures. I … Continue reading

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Food Junkie Coming Your Way!

I love food, and lately one of my favorite things about trying new foods is learning the culture and history behind them! Today I wanted to share a couple of my favorite foods recently, and the cultures inspiring them! Japan … Continue reading

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What Does Black History Mean?

As we have entered March, many people have moved on from Black History Month as this historic month was left behind in February. But a new month beginning does not mean that we get to stop or at least hit … Continue reading

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Midterms Pep Talk!

With midterms likely starting soon for all of us students, I decided to share some of my tips on staying healthy during college. I find that the busier I get, especially during stressful times, I tend to sacrifice the wrong … Continue reading

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Coping With Anxiety…One Step at a Time 

What triggers your anxiety? Anxiety is something that I’m sure a lot of you experience. It could lead to a full-blown panic attack, or it may just simmer on the surface and affect your normal day-to-day activities. When you’re anxious, … Continue reading

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