Category Archives: Guest Post

Alumni Ambassadors at USG

Posted on June 25, 2018 by USG

My name is Pedro Branco and I am the Alumni Relations and Community Engagement Coordinator at USG. I graduated from UMBC at USG in 2017 and am currently enrolled in the UMBC Industrial Organizational Psychology Graduate program. A few months … Continue reading →

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It’s Awesome to be a Grad Student at USG!

Posted on April 18, 2018 by USG

Did you know that there are over 1,000 graduate students taking classes at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG)? My name is Shelby Speer, and I am the Graduate Student Services Coordinator in the Center for Student Engagement and Financial … Continue reading →

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From Caring About my Grades to Caring for Other People

Posted on April 9, 2018 by USG

Andrew always knew that he wanted to be a nurse. When the time came to pick a college, he looked all around the mid-Atlantic to find nursing programs that were the right fit. Then, he learned about the University of … Continue reading →

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Open House is Approaching: All Hail the Red Polo!

Posted on March 31, 2018 by USG

That’s right; I’m talking about the wonderful group of students selected to serve as USG Student Ambassadors. USG Ambassadors help me, USG’s Senior Recruitment Coordinator, in promoting our campus to prospective students year-round, but their presence is perhaps most crucial surrounding Open House. Continue reading →

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From Doctoral Student to Leading Clinical Trials

Posted on March 26, 2018 by USG

“The Power of 9 is having 9 universities on 1 campus, where you are always developing and drawing from colleagues that are having a different educational experience than you.” Continue reading →

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From Hands on Hospitality Classes to a Rising Star in Hotel Management

Posted on March 12, 2018 by USG

Cindy Rivas always wanted to work in the hospitality industry, and knew she wanted to work at the management level. To get there, she recognized that she needed to go back to school to pursue a degree, but she needed … Continue reading →

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Come Celebrate Grammar Day: Frustrating Grammar Fails and How to Fix Them!

Posted on February 28, 2018 by USG

Grammar Day? No, I’m not talking a day during which we binge watch Frasier (that’s Kelsey Grammer, with an er). I’m talking about grammar, that crazy system that governs the way we use language to express ideas. National Grammar Day … Continue reading →

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From Video Game Enthusiast, to Educational Game Developer

Posted on February 23, 2018 by USG

Reflecting on his time in higher education, Brian identifies himself as a perennial college student. While at Montgomery College (MC), he worked various jobs and took classes on and off, unsure of what he wanted to do. One job he … Continue reading →

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From Raising Her Children to Becoming a Child Therapist

Posted on January 30, 2018 by USG

“Before USG, I was a single mother raising two beautiful kids. Now, thanks to UMBC at USG, I am also the social worker that I had always wanted to be.” Continue reading →

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The Great Responsibility of Leading a Diverse Community

Posted on December 21, 2017 by USG

Anyone who lives or works in Montgomery County can attest to the rich diversity of our population. On all scales—from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, economic status and sexual preferences , I have long been proud of our county’s commitment … Continue reading →

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