I am First @UMBC Posts

Madhia Zaid, '20, Biological Sciences

Honoring First-Generation College Graduates

Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!  In honor of December graduation, we'd like to introduce a few of our first-gen grads, in their own words:  My name is...

Posted: December 17, 2020, 9:34 AM

Spring 2020 Veteran and Dependant Checklist

Continuing Student Checklist This checklist is for those students who have completed at least one semester while using their military education benefits at UMBC. NOTE: Returning students need...

Posted: December 16, 2020, 3:38 PM

First Gen of UMBC-Kabira Barlow First Gen Staff

Humans of UMBC-First in their Family to Graduate College

Introducing Kabira Barlow!  Kabira works in the Department of Theatre after graduating in 2018 from American University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She hopes to return to school...

Posted: December 11, 2020, 4:59 PM

Christan Malenia Dior Wallace, '20, Social Work

Honoring First-Generation College Graduates

Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!  In honor of December graduation, we'd like to introduce a few of our first-gen grads, in their own words:  My name is...

Posted: December 9, 2020, 10:57 AM

Amna Ali, '20, Business Technology Administration

Honoring First-Generation College Graduates

Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!  In honor of December graduation, we'd like to introduce a few of our first-gen grads, in their own words:  My name is Amna...

Posted: December 8, 2020, 1:45 PM

Join us on Monday, Dec. 7th at 2pm: Scholarships & Research

How to focus during UMBC on what comes next!

Join us on Monday for the last First-Gen event of the semester! Monday, December 7, 2020 · 2 PM - 3 PM Details:   This discussion will be centered around resources to be aware of during...

Posted: December 2, 2020, 12:47 PM

5 Things All Students Should Know

Wellness

5 Things Every College Student Should Know: Wellness De-Stressing: While the Counseling Center is known for providing therapy, did you also know that they have great workshops and webinars...

Posted: December 2, 2020, 12:36 PM

Finals are coming! Time to start prepping!

Use these tips to help stay ahead of the curve

Hi Retrievers! It's that time of year again! We are in the final stretch of the semester before final exams and projects begin! Here are some ways to get ready. Get tutoring now before it’s...

Posted: November 30, 2020, 3:07 PM

First In Class-UMBC Magazine Features First-Gens

UMBC's first-gen network of faculty, staff and students

UMBC's Magazine has a great article featuring amazing first-gen students and their stories!  Check out https://magazine.umbc.edu/first-in-class/ Excerpt:  "As the first in her family to...

Posted: November 17, 2020, 11:09 AM

Terms I wish I had known: Office Hours

Unlocking the hidden vocabulary of higher education.

Office Hours are a time each week set aside by faculty and sometimes program staff for students to come to their offices.  It’s a time to ask questions about lecture and assignments, general...

Posted: November 15, 2020, 4:09 PM