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TerpsFan23
University of Maryland - College Park '11
Majoring in Engineering
Member since 3/1/2011
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Off-Campus Dining
The dining plan and the shops at the Stamp Union can get boring sometimes, so the alternative is to eat at the restaurants on Route 1. It is within walking distance and offers many restaurants of different varieties. There are your typical chain places like Dominos, Quiznos, etc., and then there's your smaller restaurants like Wasabi (Sushi) and Jason's Deli (Sandwiches). The places have reasonable prices around $8-10 a meal, and happy hour at the local bars provide cheaper choices for students.
Jan 18, 2010
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Dorm Life... Meh
The dorm life at UMD isn't terrible, but moving into the apartments as an upperclassmen is so much better. Students do not have a choice but to join the dining plan living in the dorms. In addition, there is a lack of housing at UMD. Often, a room meant for two people and ample room may be converted into a forced triple and be uncomfortable living for a semester.
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Alcohol, Drugs = Usual
I feel like any college you go to will have their share of alcohol and drug use. Often, you'll see students smoking weed, but there's no hard drugs used among most students. Drinking is more popular, mostly seen at the local bars, the main scene for nightlife.
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Byrd Stadium - Blackout Game
Byrd Stadium - Blackout Game
Every football season, there is one blackout game against another ACC opponent.
Challenge Course
Challenge Course
Located outside the Outdoor Recreation Center, the Challenge Course has a ropes course, climbing wall, and many other choices.
Eppley Recreation Center (ERC)
Eppley Recreation Center (ERC)
The Eppley Recreation Center is Maryland's North Campus gym. Inside, there are weight rooms, an indoor track, fitness room, martial arts room, gyms, courts, and many other facilities. Outside, there is a basketball court, volleyball court, and a swimming pool.
Clarice Smith Performing Arts...
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is located on North Campus. The Center features performances, workshops, and lectures from students, professors, and traveling artists.
Ludwig Field
Ludwig Field
Ludwig Field is the home of men's and women's soccer. Soccer is a popular sport that many students watch and cheer on.
McKeldin Library and the Mall
McKeldin Library and the Mall
McKeldin Library and the Mall after a snowstorm.
Administration Building
Administration Building
This is after the campus was hit with a snowstorm.
Byrd Stadium
Byrd Stadium
This is where the football and lacrosse teams play.
The Mighty Sound of Maryland
The Mighty Sound of Maryland
The Mighty Sound of Maryland is the University band that performs at every home football game, and often travels with the team.
The SEE Art Attack
The SEE Art Attack
Every year, the SEE (Student Entertainment Events) has a concert at the University of Maryland. Big names such as Wyclef Jean, Ludacris, and Cobra Starship have performed here. The SEE also holds many other small concerts, guest lectures, and other activities for students.
Testudo, the Mascot
Testudo, the Mascot
Comcast Center - the Wall
Comcast Center - the Wall
The student section of Comcast Center is referred to as the Wall.
Comcast Center - UNC versus...
Comcast Center - UNC versus UMD Basketball Game
Comcast Center - Pregame...
Comcast Center - Pregame Warmups
Memorial Chapel
Memorial Chapel
This is our the church on campus. It is used for many events such as induction, rush week, weddings, and Masses.
South Campus Diner
South Campus Diner
The diners are one of the many food options students have on campus. There are two diners, one on North Campus and the other on South Campus. The diners serve an assortment of food ranging from pizzas to salads to weekly specials.
Welcome!
Welcome!
Hornbake Library
Hornbake Library
Hornbake Library is the other major library in addition to McKeldin Library. Hornbake also holds numerous classrooms.
Stamp Student Union - Food...
Stamp Student Union - Food Court
There are major chain restaurants and a convenience store at Stamp for students to grab food.
Good Luck Charm
Good Luck Charm
Many students, especially during finals week, rub Testudo's nose for good luck.
Maryland ID
Maryland ID
The University of Maryland ID is very important. Students use their swipes to gain access into their dorms, classes, and apartments, and use dining points at the diner. The ID number (UID) is used to get tickets to sporting events, as well as for any Maryland forms such as pulling in a roommate for an apartment.
Catholic Student Center
Catholic Student Center
Robert H. Smith School of...
Robert H. Smith School of Business
South Campus Commons
South Campus Commons
Many students move from the dorms into apartments their junior and senior years. The Commons are a popular choice, as well as the Courtyards, the View, Knox Towers, and Hartwick Towers.
South Campus Commons Shop
South Campus Commons Shop
This is one of many convenience stores on campus. There are stores in Stamp, North Campus, and on Route 1.
Math Building
Math Building
Glenn L. Martin Hall
Glenn L. Martin Hall
One of two engineering buildings at Maryland.
Honor Pledge
Honor Pledge
Most professors ask the students to write the Honor Pledge on projects, tests, and homework assignments.
Jeong H. Kim Building
Jeong H. Kim Building
Only a few years old, the Kim building is the other engineering school.
Classroom Setting
Classroom Setting
This is a classroom in the Kim Building. Many other lecture halls look like this, as well.
M
M
The M in the middle of campus can be seem as you drive into the University. In the spring, the flowers bloom, making it into a beautiful red and yellow M.
Chapel Field and Frat Row
Chapel Field and Frat Row
Chapel Field is usually used for students to play pickup sports and for the marching band to practice. Past Chapel Field is Frat Row, set up in a horseshoe shape.
Mitchell Building
Mitchell Building
This building offers many services, like replacement student IDs or transcript requests.
Sunset on North Campus
Sunset on North Campus
Parking Garages
Parking Garages
The Regents Garage, located on South Campus, is one of three parking garages on campus.
Sun Dial
Sun Dial
This sundial is located in the middle of campus on the mall.
Hornbake Plaza
Hornbake Plaza
Hornbake Plaza, in front of Hornbake Library, is home to multiple academic buildings, including the Bio-Psych Building and the Bioscience Research Building.
Microbiology Building
Microbiology Building
The Microbiology Building is located on Hornbake Plaza.
Bus Stops
Bus Stops
Maryland has a great bus system with multiple bus routes to different locations on campus, as well as off-campus apartments and the local metro and bus station.
Nyumburu Cultural Center
Nyumburu Cultural Center
The Culture Center is known for its black social, cultural, and intellectual productions and activities including lectures and seminars, art exhibits, and workshops.
Jim Henson Statue
Jim Henson Statue
Jim Henson started his TV career before entering the University, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in home economics. This statue was dedicated on September 24, 2003.
Football Practice Fields
Football Practice Fields
These fields are located across from the Gossett Team House and behind Stamp Student Union.
LaPlata Beach
LaPlata Beach
Located behind LaPlata Hall, the "beach" has artificial turf and two volleyball courts.
Eppley Recreation Center -...
Eppley Recreation Center - Outside
The gym has an outdoor pool, a wading pool, a basketball court, and a volleyball court.
Modified Testudos
Modified Testudos
These decorated Testudo statues can be found throughout campus, as well as the the bronze Testudos that students and athletes rub for good luck.
Samuel Riggs Alumni Center
Samuel Riggs Alumni Center
Knight Hall
Knight Hall
Knight Hall was completed in 2009 and is home to the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Pi Statue
Pi Statue
This statue is located on the mall.
Intramural Fields
Intramural Fields
Located next to Comcast Center, the intramural fields are used for various intramural sports, as well as team practices.
Campus Farm
Campus Farm
The farm, which is part of the University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, has various animals from horses to cows. Some classes conduct experiments in the farm; for example, a recent one was undertaken to learn about digestive systems and parasites.
Computer and Space Sciences...
Computer and Space Sciences Building
This building is home to many academic departments, as well as two computer labs.
Ellicott Hall
Ellicott Hall
Ellicott Hall is one of four dorms that houses Honors program students.
Gossett Football Team House
Gossett Football Team House
This facility is home to an academic computer lab, the football coaching offices and meeting areas, locker rooms, and weight facility.
Hartwick Towers
Hartwick Towers
Located across from Commons, Hartwick Towers is a popular option for students living off campus.
Armory
Armory
The Armory has classrooms, offices, and a gym.
Leonardtown Apartments
Leonardtown Apartments
Maryland Book Exchange
Maryland Book Exchange
Many students come to this store to buy Maryland apparel, textbooks, and school supplies.