Years ago, studying abroad meant a near total removal from life at home. The only lines of contact available were unreliable, expensive and slow. Even…
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Being sick is rarely an enjoyable experience. While a brief break from the daily grind to lay in bed seems nice, being forced out of…
There is an unfortunate tendency for many students spending time abroad to treat the experience less like a proper educational semester and more like an…
Traveling is often as stressful as it is exciting, regardless of any outside factors. It is the nature of the experience, exploring the unknown brings…
When choosing a study abroad program, there are two primary types of program to consider. The first one is known as direct enrollment programs, wherein…
Crowds. Endless wait times and delays. Hours spent trapped in a cramped metal tube. All of these are realities of flying, and all of these…
The Federal Work-Study program is a form of financial aid awarded to students based on their financial need. This award is a subsidy that is…
In the days and weeks following the election of Donald Trump, a massive groundswell of anger against the new administration swept the nation. Since then,…
Tensions on the Korean peninsula have risen following the successful tests of long range nuclear missiles by North Korea and the following response by the…
UMBC likes to promote its “nerdy” culture. It is an identity that separates UMBC from other schools in the University of Maryland system. Other schools…
One of the first experiences new students have on campus is receiving their Campus Cards, commonly referred to as the “Red Card”, from the University…
Without a doubt, the UMBC campus police department has a serious presence on campus. Be it in the form of officers in uniform at events…
Homecoming is upon us and with it comes the traditional comedy show put on by the Division of Student Affairs. This year, the featured comedian…
When walking across Erickson Field late at night, one cannot help but notice the number of street lights that stand dark. Already, less than a…