Category Archives: Guest Post

Lessons I’ve Learned While in Lockdown by: Afua Frimpong, UMCP Communication student

Posted on April 21, 2020 by USG

At first it was exciting but now it’s overwhelming. The transition to online classes was a hard adjustment. Every class has a calendar and a course schedule to follow so this helps. However, the online space has become a never … Continue reading →

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USG’s impact on my journey. By: Julie Resendiz, UMBC Social Work student.

Posted on April 14, 2020 by USG

An influential point in my leadership journey was when I interned at a low-income elementary school and learned about the hardships that these families and children encountered everyday. Prior to becoming a social work major, I was an elementary education … Continue reading →

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The Show Must Go On: Providing Prospective Students with Virtual Connections to USG

Posted on April 7, 2020 by USG

One of my favorite aspects of my job as the Universities at Shady Grove’s (USG) Senior Recruiter is being able to meet prospective students and families at various college fairs, presentations, on-campus conversations, and of course our biannual open house … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: A New World for Higher Education

Posted on April 1, 2020 by USG

My name is Rachel Hill. I am the program coordinator for the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) Criminology & Criminal Justice (CCJS) program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). I graduated from the UMCP Communication program at USG … Continue reading →

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Career Opportunities in the Hospitality Industry

Posted on February 26, 2020 by USG

Did you know that 1 in 10 people in the world work in the hospitality sector, which is about 15 million Americans? The hospitality industry touches all aspects of our lives from restaurants, hotels, to rental car companies and cruises … Continue reading →

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Whenever you transfer, will you be ready?

Posted on February 19, 2020 by USG

As someone who has been a part of the USG community practically since it opened (I transferred from MC way back in 2001 and have worked at this campus since I graduated with my undergraduate degree in 2004), I can … Continue reading →

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Human Trafficking in Context…. Students Come See for Yourselves

Posted on February 10, 2020 by USG

Last Fall I had the honor of writing about human trafficking on this blog.  I talked about how this crime occurs right here in Montgomery County.  I talked about how I got involved in combatting this crime, locally and globally.  … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Ruqiyyah Muid, UMCP Communication student

Posted on February 3, 2020 by USG

Have you ever wanted to be a part of a club but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re shy or you’re not sure where your interests are yet.  It’s okay, that was me too at many points during all … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Saqib Rana ’19 UMD at USG publishes book, ‘The Story of Life, In a Tale of Words’

Posted on January 21, 2020 by USG

A year ago, when I was a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Public Health Science program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), I never thought I would self-publish a book of my poetry only … Continue reading →

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Grover Essentials: Increasing Food Access & Wellness at USG

Posted on December 16, 2019 by USG

One day, when you’re sitting in the Green Grove Cafe for lunch or lounging in the beautiful new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) building, take a look around at those around you. Did you know that as many as one … Continue reading →

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