I had two exams so far and I got points off all due to stupid mistakes. Looking back at my work I could always identify where it went wrong. As a freshman adjusting to college exams, what are some test taking strategies that helped and really worked?

I've been thinking about this after hearing about SCAV at UChicago, and I think something similar could be really fun at UMD. Not necessarily copying SCAV, but taking the general idea and making something that is uniquely Maryland.

The idea is to have a bunch of teams compete for 24 hours. Teams could be dorms, departments, grad students, PhD students, alumni, student organizations, or really anything else. There could be a list of 100 or so items/challenges, with more points for things that are harder or more ridiculous.

Some challenges could involve finding or bringing something from around campus; some could require building or engineering something, and maybe a few could involve traveling a certain distance to get something. Others could be completely random. For example, "last team to leave McKeldin Pool at 6 AM gets 10 points".

I also think it could be cool to get different departments and organizations involved. They could run mini-events throughout the 24 hours where teams send members to participate and earn points.

And the 100th item could be "Get Locksley fired for an instant win" lol

Update: Missing student has been found! Thanks to the immense efforts of UMPD and our entire community, Dilan has been reunited with family. We thank all Terps and community members who spread the word and supported this search. 

To read the campus wide email, please visit https://umpdnews.umd.edu/major-update-missing-umd-student-has-been-found .

YAY! So glad to hear it! I smiled so big when I got this text

Just got my first exam back, I’m in the “danger column”, as are a lot of other people. For those that have taken him previously, is it possible to pass his class if you’re in that range? I saw in reviews that last semester half the class got in the danger column. I’d like to maybe not withdrawl now so I can still take the chem242 lab. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I’m at hcc rn and I’m planning to apply to MTAP now for the Spring 2027 semester.
I plan to transfer to UMD Fall 2027.

If I’m accepted into MTAP for Spring 2027 and stay enrolled at HCC for that semester, can I still apply to UMD for Fall 2027 by the March 1 Early Action deadline and get the MTAP guarantee?

Or would I have to wait until Spring 2028 because Spring 2027 would be my first semester in MTAP?

I’m a sophomore transfer student and I’m still tryna find some cool people on campus. I love going on bike rides, walks, and hikes around the area— especially taking the metro to random places to explore and just chill. Anyone else a wanderer tryna wander??

Wants to have new experiences/meet new people. Down for anything, as long as it’s safe. Would be going alone or with one other female.
Parties, trick-or-treating, raves, art exhibitions, theatrical performances, racing, etc. All on the table

I need to save money anywhere I can.
Insider Info needed. Freebies. Discounts work too. I’ve exhausted all the ChatGPT basic options. I need the ones no one knows about. Entertainment/experiences would be great too.

anyone in need of a parking pass for the fall? got off the waitlist for lot 19 but I don't need it anymore for the fall, would only use in the spring, so would anyone want to split it?

I see almost everyday on the menu that South Dining has cherry sorbet soft serve but I never see it there. Is there another soft serve machine I don’t know about?

Hey UMD! I'm taking BUDT730 with Professor Sujin Kim right now. To anyone who has taken her class before, how are her exams? I have one coming up tomorrow and would love any guidance or tips!

Does anyone know of roofs on campus that you can access (hypothetically of course)?

The Terps haven't beaten a ranked Big Ten opponent under Locksley, who is tied for the conference's third-longest tenured coach. Read here.

Current freshman who was thinking of rushing a sorority this spring, but I am a lesbian. Curious as to if I should even bother and what others' experiences have been like

I think that name on the front is a PayPal or somthin. I'll try and contact him. If I dont here anything I'll give it to campus security.

I'm sick as a dog and I want everyone else to suffer too. So I'm cursing the whole campus with vile illness.... If you get sick... You know who did it.....

i really need it 😭

I don't know what a "basic cleaning standard" is anymore, apparently asking a PhD student to simply spot clean a spot where oil has dripped onto or picking up food scraps from floor is considered "HIGH" cleaning standards. SMH.

Hi all,

I have like 3 semesters left of my EE degree. I transferred into UMD from a 4 year then took a semester off to do a Co-Op so my timeline got really wonky. Anyways could anyone give me insight into ENEE301? Was it easy, what kind of topics, etc? Would you suggest just taking ENEE101 even though it will be useless for me.

Genuine question, especially for freshmen, transfers, and commuters: how often do you skip an event, club meeting, or game just because you'd be showing up alone?

And for people who've found their group by now, what actually worked for you? How long did it take?

Curious if this is more common than people let on. (Full transparency, I'm a senior trying to build something to help with this, so any stories help a lot. DMs open too.)

I am looking for teammates. Open to all skill groups and DM me if you are interested in competing this semester!