Tag Archives: Maryland

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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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

7 things I am thankful for!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by USG

This is what is probably on your mind right now: cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, pies, stuffing and that good ol’ Thanksgiving turkey! With all these thoughts racing through your mind, I thought of making my post short and sweet. … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break

Posted on June 26, 2017 by USG

As much as I like to keep myself busy, sometimes I need a break. This coming week, I am taking a break from work at USG. I am following my own advice by taking it slow, so I am going … Continue reading →

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Endings and Beginnings

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Rebecca Gale

It’s mind-blowing to think about, but this will, sadly, be my last blog of the 2016-17 school year here on Around the Grove. Ending the school year is always bittersweet – there’s the relief that you can finally relax, the sense … Continue reading →

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WLB: Making Changes For Women

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Layla.Katharina

Politics. This is a subject that i’ve long found boring, and uninteresting. I guess it’s because when it comes to politics you’re either in or your out, meaning you either have a say or you don’t. It wasn’t until I … Continue reading →