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Helpful myUMBC Groups to Join

myUMBC contains a lot of information, and it can be an overload of information at times. One of the most helpful ways to receive specific information is to join a group, like this Interdisciplinary Studies group, where you get emails delivered to your inbox. You can add yourself to any group listed, and did you know there are over 300 groups to join?

So how do you sort through them all? On http://my.umbc.edu/groups, you will see that each group is categorized, a great starting point. We wanted to highlight a few groups we strongly recommend based on the kind of information they provide.

UMBC Extra Credit - http://my.umbc.edu/groups/credit
This group talks about internships, research, post-graduation plans, etc. You can't go wrong signing up for this one.

Undergraduate Research - http://my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch
Helps you get involved in doing some kind of research experience.

Off-Campus Student Services - http://my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss
Perfect for commuters to stay connected to campus.

Student Events Board - http://my.umbc.edu/groups/seb
What's happening on campus?

Career Services - http://my.umbc.edu/groups/careers
Land that job you've always wanted.

Shriver Center - http://my.umbc.edu/groups/shriver
Step outside the classroom with an internship, service-learning, or co-op.

 

Posted: January 18, 2013, 12:17 PM