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The Ultimate Guide for a UMD transfer student

Anxious about the new semester? I got you covered

Ambi Narula

Aug 23, 2018

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Talk to your classmates/ introduce yourself

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One of best things I did was just simply introduce myself to my classmates. I explained that I am transfer student/ new to UMD. It turned out that person was a transfer student too! We already begun debating about community colleges and university experiences. So be a fearless terp and just say hi! Chances are someone is in a similar position as you!

meet up with old friends

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During the first few weeks of school I met up with my community college friends that transferred with me and some of my old high school friends. It's a nice feeling with someone you know that went through the same process as you and continued to stay in touch. It's also a great way to meet new people as well, your friend's friends can become your friends! Aren't friends great?

Join TOCSL and other clubs/ activities

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One of my favorite communities ever on campus was TOCSL, and I have met so many wonderful people! In fact, I have a group of friends that meet once a month at the TOCSL "Good Morning Commuters" where you can chill with your friends and get free breakfast food. Those Chocolate muffins and Apple cider drinks are life. So go join TOCSL and also check out the First Look Fair for more information about TOCSL and like million other clubs and activities at UMD, so you're college experience can be more enjoyable one!

Hit the ground Running with academics/ study buddies and tutors

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Of course, there should be times to have fun and blow off some stress but it's essential to pay attention to your studies, and it's helpful to have some friends to study with/ tutors. Maryland has so many opportunities. It is made for you to excel in your work and find your passion. So get started as soon as possible when the semester begins. You'll thank me later

Be Positive

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I recommend staying positive or at least attempt to. As a transfer student, I know it can be overwhelming experience but you will fall in love with UMD and this will be an incredible experience. So don't worry Terps! You'll make it through this alright

As long as you follow this guide, I can guarantee that your time as a transfer student will be something that you will look back and smile! Welcome to Maryland and this is your chance to be a #fearlessterp.

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Anxious about the new semester? I got you covered

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Talk to your classmates/ introduce yourself

meet up with old friends

Join TOCSL and other clubs/ activities

Hit the ground Running with academics/ study buddies and tutors

Be Positive

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1. When course schedules are released and you have a conflict between two required classes.

2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

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4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

6. ...but then you get the test back and somehow passed.

7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

8. And then you manage to stay awake in class the next day.

9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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