Tag Archives: graduate school

New Chapters and Habits

Posted on August 6, 2021 by lynnmayo21

August has always felt more like a new start than January. August brings the new school year and a new chapter. As I begin graduate school in just two weeks this new chapter has been anxiety-provoking, to say the least. … Continue reading →

Posted in students, Uncategorized | Tagged Academics, advice, graduate school, inspiration, mental health, Student Life, undergraduate life, University of Maryland Baltimore County | Leave a comment

Validating Emotions

Posted on July 15, 2021 by lynnmayo21

Two weeks ago I turned 23 years old, which is funny because I still say I’m 21 when people ask how old I am. My birthday has always been one of my favorite days of the year. I feel that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Emotional Intelligence, fellowship, graduate school, graduation, health and wellness, therapy | Leave a comment

Social Worker Appreciation Month

Posted on March 15, 2021 by lynnmayo21

If social work was an astrological sign it would be a water sign, so it’s not a surprise that Social Worker Appreciation month is March which also hosts Pisces season! Happy Social Worker Appreciation month to all my current and … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics | Tagged graduate school, help, Internship, social work, UMB, UMBC, undergraduate, Undergraduate programs in Rockville | 1 Comment

Link it up!

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Sumaira

The impact of social media is immense and this is where LinkedIn comes in. LinkedIn.com is a website where one can market themselves to potential employer and where professional networking takes place digitally. As digital space is getting more … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Faculty & Staff, Life at USG, Uncategorized, Work Experience | Tagged gradschool, graduate, graduate mom, graduate school, graduation young professional career internships sucess, LinkedIn, Networking, professional development, Professionalism | 1 Comment

Seeking support from faculty

Posted on April 9, 2018 by USG

In my undergraduate studies, I was reluctant to ask for help from my professors. This led to a bit of a struggle at times when I did not understand a concept. I would ask my peers who would often be … Continue reading →

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Secret to adding 1-2 hours in your day!

Posted on March 11, 2018 by USG

What if I told you that you could potentially find more hours in your day- not by waking up early or by sleeping late, but by using social media wisely? Sounds intriguing right? I am not a social media junkie; … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics | Tagged 2 hours, control, detox, discipline, efficiency, go terps, graduate school, papers, Shady Grove, social media, social media detox, Spring Break, Spring Semester, Technology, Terps, two hours, UMD, USG | Leave a comment

Candid read: The truth about spring semester

Posted on February 25, 2018 by USG

I like to think that I have a researcher’s brain. I love to investigate, search for facts, statistics and stories to quench my curiosity. This week when I started to feel worn down by the semester, I naturally began to … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Fitness & Wellness, Life at USG | Tagged candid, graduate, graduate school, humour, laugh, Maryland, pollen, RESEARCH, social work, Spring, Spring Semester, Terps, UMD, USG | Leave a comment

Time to reflect & reset!

Posted on December 18, 2017 by USG

I cannot believe that the semester is ending! I am sure that all of us have learned quite a bit this semester. We can evaluate lessons learned as this is the perfect time of the year to reflect and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged finals, grad, gradschool, graduate, graduate school, Reflect, reflection, reset, semster, taking stock | 1 Comment

It’s the final countdown…

Posted on December 4, 2017 by USG

Yes, I titled my blog after Europe’s 1986 hit song: The Final Countdown. 😊 I had a couple of things due this past week: a presentation, paper, and an online test. I was mentally prepared to tackle them and felt … Continue reading →