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Zain Abidin, Biology Tutor and Researcher!

Highlighted as a Researcher of the week

Read about LRC Tutor Zain Abidin's amazing research with Kartikeya Joshi under the supervision of Philip Farabaugh in the Department of Biological Sciences. LRC tutors are pretty amazing. ...

Posted: December 8, 2017, 1:27 PM

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Need a placement test to register for spring courses?

Sign up online!

If you have not taken a math, English or reading placement test at UMBC, and are a current student, you can sign up to take the test online. Register online now to get the earliest testing...

Posted: November 16, 2017, 10:40 AM

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Math Help!

Check out online and in-person help at the Math Lab

For extra practice and help in math and science, drop by the Math Lab in the 1st floor of the Library. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9am to 6pm Tuesday: 9am to 7pm Friday 9am to...

Posted: November 9, 2017, 4:33 PM

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How to Study Smarter

Tips to get the most out of your study time

Good study skills are essential to doing well in college. Check out the following resources for tips and strategies to do well. Expert Studying Guide: For an in depth look at study...

Posted: October 31, 2017, 2:36 PM

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Have you tried SI/PASS?

Weekly review sessions to help you do better in your class!

Did you know that there are weekly sessions available in many classes where you can study with your peers?  Students who attend SI/PASS are more likely to have higher grades in the class than...

Posted: October 19, 2017, 10:06 AM

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What are FYI alerts?

Top Facts about the First Year Intervention Program

The First Year Intervention Program (FYI) is one of the many services that the Learning Resources Center offers to UMBC students.  The purpose of the program is twofold: to notify students in...

Posted: October 12, 2017, 11:39 AM

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Spanish Lab: Drop-in tutoring for Spanish 101, 102, 103, 201

Wednesdays and Fridays 2-5pm

Spanish Lab? What is that? How does it work? The Spanish Lab offers drop in Spanish help, provided by the Learning Resources Center. This is a space where you can work on your Spanish homework...

Posted: October 6, 2017, 5:19 PM

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Joshua Lucker, Chemistry, Math and Singing!

I always love to help people with classes!

Meet Joshua Lucker, one of our awesome LRC Tutors! Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Joshua Lucker. I am a Senior Chemistry and Mathematics double major. Aside from school, I love to...

Posted: October 6, 2017, 4:26 PM

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Meet Meagan Barrett, Writing Center Tutor

"an extra set of eyes can make a huge difference"

It's National Tutor Appreciation Week, so celebrate by getting to know one of UMBC's awesome Writing Center Tutors: Meagan Barrett Tell us a little about yourself. I'm currently a junior...

Posted: October 5, 2017, 10:01 AM

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Meet Dhruvil Patel, SI/PASS Leader for CHEM 351

Happiness: Students having that "aha!" moment

It's National Tutor Appreciation Week!  Celebrate one of our SI/PASS leaders: Dhruvil Patel Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Dhruvil Patel, and this is my 3rd semester of being...

Posted: October 4, 2017, 9:27 AM

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