Category Archives: Guest Post

My path to UMD at USG and why you should attend USG’s upcoming Open House on May 4. Guest Post: Swechchha Shrestha, UMD Info Sci student

Hello everyone! My name is Swechchha Shrestha and I am a University of Maryland (UMD) junior, currently studying Information Science at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus.  The first time I heard of USG was through my involvement in … Continue reading

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Macklin Public Speaking Program – Spring 2024 Applications Now Open!

By: Naz Beyranvand, Assistant Director and Jordan L. Edelin, Coordinator for Written and Oral Communication in The John and Effie Macklin Center for Leadership and Communication at USG The Macklin Center for Leadership & Communication would like to congratulate our … Continue reading

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Repurposing Campus Furniture for a Good Cause: Guest Post: Erin Fernandez from USG Facilities

By: Erin Fernandez, Space & Scheduling Manager, Facilities Management, The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) The last time I drove a box truck was over a decade ago, when I moved from Georgia to DC after grad school for my … Continue reading

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Equity incubator competitions at USG this spring. Guest Post: Jack O’Donnell, UMD comm student at USG

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Equity Incubator Rocket Pitch Competition hosted by the Universities at Shady Grove’s (USG) Entrepreneurship Lab on March 29th, and I must say, it was quite an event! The competition featured groups of … Continue reading

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USG Open House, May 6: Learn About Degree Programs and the Campus. Guest Post: Melany Claros, UMD student at USG

By: Melany Claros Hello USG community! My name is Melany Claros and I am a Junior at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). I am a Marketing major in UMD’s Robert H. … Continue reading

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A look back on my time at USG. Guest Post: Lucas Perez, a recent UMD at USG alum

I first heard about the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) through my brother, who attended the campus in 2019. However, it wasn’t until a University of Maryland, College Park (UMD)Communication Program at USG advisor visited one of my classes at … Continue reading

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A reflection on my experience in the Karel Fellowship. Guest Post: Millena Prather, a current student from UMBC at USG

It’s internship application time! That time in the school year when you’re not only finishing up schoolwork for the semester but also looking and applying for internships.  My name is Millena Prather and I was in your shoes a year … Continue reading

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Discovering my passions and finding my home. Guest Post: Millicent Sasu, UMD alum and current graduate student from UMB at USG

The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is a second home to me, and if I were to explain all the positive experiences the campus provided me, this blog post would go on forever. So, I will limit the list of … Continue reading

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Turn a hobby into a career? Yes, really! Guest Post: Juleka Hundley, current student from UMD at USG

Have you ever truly enjoyed an activity and thought about turning it into a side hustle or even your full-time career? I had this same thought during my senior year of high school. I had so many interests and passions … Continue reading

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Why An Entrepreneurial Mindset is Important in Any Industry. Guest Post: Katherine Zmoda from USG’s Entrepreneurship Lab

By: Katherine Zmoda and co-authored by Tchuissi Mbu Nyamsi Not every student that participates in the activities at the Entrepreneurship Lab will necessarily go on to create their own business. Many students, in fact, find that by developing an entrepreneurial … Continue reading

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