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FactsSchool Slang
- Brah or Bro - A fraternity brother who fully embraces himself and his brothers as one entity superior to all others as demonstrated through prolific use of polo shirts, Dave Matthew's Band albums, and beer pong skills
- Frat Row - Fraternity Row
- Knox Boxes - Off-campus housing on Knox Road
- Stoners - Gemstone Honors Students
- The CRC - Campus Recreation Center (located on North Campus)
- The Diner - Formerly known as the Ellicott Dining Hall
- The Fe - Sante Fe Restaurant
- The Mall - McKeldin Mall
- The Union - Stamp Student Union
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
- Don't let your grades stress you out, and if you do, sign up a for a massage at the Health Center and have it billed to your student account.
- Don't worry about being single. The friendships you make here will more than distract you from a lack of relationship, and you can elect to never go home alone with a quick trip to the bars.
- Go to class. Professors will remember your face, and come time for final grades, you may be able to swindle a point or two just for attendance.
- Use D.C. to your advantage: internships, jobs, and entertainment abound just a half-hour away.
Tips to Succeed
- Academic integrity: don’t cheat or copy other’s work. The more you do yourself, the easier exams will be.
- AOL Instant Messenger: spend more time in person with other students rather than IMing them—it’s less work and more fun.
- Career Center: use one of Maryland’s hottest resources the moment you get settled on campus.
- Communicate and compromise: talk with your roommate from day one and attempt working out conflicts before going to your RA.
- Do things in moderation: learn to balance your social life with your academic life.
- Get referrals: talk with previous students about courses you’re considering taking.
- Go to most classes: even if it’s absurd to sit there and not understand a single word.
- Major mistakes: if you determine that you no longer have a strong interest in what you’re major is, or will be, consider changing it to something that you would enjoy more.
- Make it quick at the CRC: even if you don’t have much time, try to use the gym daily whether it’s for a brief game of racquetball, a quick swim, a short workout session, a jog around the track, or a pick-up game of basketball.
- Make yourself a star: promote yourself and your future career interests the moment you determine them.
- Personal growth via education: take classes that entail topics you can actually apply to your current life.
- Prevent Internet addiction: hold off on using computers too much.
- Prioritize: determine what you’re most passionate about and take courses based on those interests.
- Privacy: Don’t let the person you’re dating spend too much time at your place or leave any of their possessions there.
- Social support: communicate often with your family and old friends that are miles away—it’ll feel like they’re right next door.
- Take a friend: go to the gym with students you know.
- Take advantage of your TAs. Visit them during office hours, and if a class you’re taking is challenging, stop by often.
- Time management: formulate a class schedule that’s most compatible with your motivation levels and attention span.
- Use the buddy system: form teams with your classmates and your studying efforts will improve.
Traditions
- Always Look Back at Art Attack - If you were to take similar aspects of the First Look Fair and throw in a big focus on art, music, and creativity, you’ll find yourself attending one of the most special events on Maryland’s campus. Art Attack is very popular (when it doesn’t rain), and in the past, featured bands have included George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars, the Beastie Boys, and Sugar Ray.
- Do You Hear What I Hear? - You can’t escape it, but why would you want to? For over 40 years, Memorial Chapel plays “Maryland, My Maryland” (which also sounds exactly like the German Christmas carol, ‘Oh, Tannebaum,’) each hour, every hour. By the end of your time at Maryland, you’ll at least know the first three words to the song.
- Getting Lucky - For a hint of good luck, students visit a bronze replica of Maryland’s mascot, Testudo, which sits at the entrance to McKeldin Library. In addition to rubbing the turtle’s nose, little gifts are also sometimes left behind to improve the chances of a student getting lucky (in class, of course).
- Going to the Chapel - Each year, more than 220 couples are wed inside UMCP’s Chapel and most of them have some connection to the campus. Get this: half of the weddings include partners that both attended Maryland.
- It’s Time to Share at the First Look Fair - Each September, the First Look Fair takes place on McKeldin Mall. It’s a big event that features some of the campus’ many student organizations, departments and offices, College Park businesses, and campus and community service groups. It’s the perfect venue to learn about opportunities that allow students to be a part of Maryland and make a contribution to the community. Don’t fret! Come February, there’s a “Second Look Fair,” which takes place in the Stamp Student Union.
- Stress is Lighter at The All Niter - Known as the campus’s longest party of the year, one night in September is guaranteed to be fun-filled and jam-packed with food, entertainment, games, prizes, and more. It can be one intense night, if you let loose and enjoy yourself.
- Student Gladness at Midnight Madness - The first practice of the season begins at midnight and fans join the men’s and women’s basketball teams in, well, watching them practice. Okay, there’s more! There’s also the annual men’s basketball alumni game and performances by Maryland Gymkana Troupe, the Terrapin Spirit Squad and Maryland band. Then, at midnight, the teams are introduced and the men’s team plays their first Red/White scrimmage of the year. Expect lots of excitement as it’s very rewarding and entertaining. Be sure to experience this at least one time even if you’re not a sports fan.
- Walking Forwards, Wearing Backwards - In the event that Maryland wins a home football game (and they often do), the Maryland Marching Band follows a very old tradition: in celebration of winning said game, the 250-member band wears their hats backwards as they return to the Tawes Fine Arts Building.
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