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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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Finding Community as a Muslim
When I first arrived at USG as a student last August, I saw several Muslim students on campus on the first day of school and felt a sense of happiness seeing students like me at school. As the school year … Continue reading
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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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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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Tagged inspiration, life, Life at USG, real world, Student Event, Student Life, the Universities at Shady Grove, USG
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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
Why I Love To Travel
For spring break, I went on a cruise to Grand Turk, Dominican Republic, and Bahamas. I have not vacationed in so long due to various reasons such as school, internships, and the pandemic. However, my love for travel never waned, … 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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My Experience at the Fourth Annual Digital Transformation Summit
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the Fourth Annual Digital Transformation Summit. My mentor invited me to attend this conference for free, and it was an opportunity I knew I couldn’t refuse. The conference was held in The Hotel … Continue reading
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