See you next semester!

The Spring 2014 semester comes to a close today at UMBC, so we're taking a Blogger hiatus for the summer. Be sure to check in occasionally over the next few months for important updates on Housing Tours, Orientation, Commuter Retreat, Welcome Week, and more! Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook- we post important and timely information here too!

All great things come to an end

Hi all! Can you believe that the end of the semester is already almost here? It seems like yesterday we were just starting the semester and now it is almost here. I can definitely say that I am excited for the summer. Although I will be taking two summer classes and working, I am still excited not to have a full class load for a few months.

I am happy to say, however, that I will be returning to Off Campus Student Services next semester! I cannot wait to meet all the new transfer students and help organize some rad workshops and events. This will be my last semester working for OCSS because I am graduating in December! I am super excited for that as well. Since it will be my last semester at OCSS, the Transfer Student Network plans to truly work hard and provide students with some awesome workshops, socials, and other activities.

Unfortunately, some of the current Commuter Assistants are leaving OCSS. Whether they are graduating, have teaching placements, or a busy school schedule, we will miss all of them so dearly! It has been a wonderful experience meeting the CA's and forming some great friendships. Through helping the student population, we were also able to form our own friendships and great times.

So, to my fellow CA's... farewell! It was wonderful getting to meet and work with you. We will all miss you at OCSS!

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And here's a lovely photo of some of the CA's for your viewing pleasure.

From left to right: Tom, Christian, Hope, Chris, Salma

Finals Week!

The end of the school year is finally here! We've come so far and made it through another year! You all should be proud of yourselves, but before you celebrate we still have the rest of the week and some of next for final exams. I know finals can be stressful but believe in yourself! You can do it, just have a little faith! To ease some of the stress of the week OCSS is having a study day in the Commuter Lounge from 9:30am-3pm this Wednesday (5/14). There will be DELICIOUS SNACKS! Come grab a seat in the lounge, study and enjoy GOOD food. We hope to see you there. Good luck on finals everyone!

Grand Finale

All good things must come to an end. I'm sure plenty of people have known me throughout GMC this year as well as my volunteer work last year, but this will be my last blog post and semester that I will be working with OCSS.

I'm going to continue to focus my studies into my Information Systems major as well as try to look for other jobs around and off campus that is related to my major. But that means I will leave my work to the new group of people that will take over next year. I'm sure that they will take the reigns and continue to serve the UMBC community as I have.

It's been an honor, and a privilege to work with such fine people.

- Christian 

Final Weeks Motivation

Hi everyone! We have this week and three days left of official class and the time to flying by! I know you just want things to be over already so you can start summer, but we still have a little time left. Here are some steps on how to stay motivated during these last few weeks of class.

1. Acknowledge the things you have accomplished this semester. Celebrate all the goals you have met and uplift yourself. Know that if you've come this far you can make it to the end.
2. Set new goals for next semester. Having something else to look forward and work toward will kick start your ambition to accomplish new goals.
3.Know your limits! Don't push yourself too hard. You don't want to get burned out.
4. Stay organized! If you're not very organized get organized! Being organized will help you keep track of what needs to be done and what you have already done. Don't let lazy days mess up your organization!
5. Have confidence in your abilities! Know that this hectic schedule and stress are only temporary. You can do it, just have faith in yourself!

OCSS

Hey,

This is most likely going to be my last blog post. I will be student teaching full time in the fall and will be not able to work at OCSS. I really wish I could still work here next year. I have enjoyed very minute of working here. Everyone at OCSS is so kind and helpful. I have enjoyed being a part of TSN and meeting so many transfer students. It really has been a wonderful experience working here. From the desk shifts to planning events, I have loved it all. I am going to miss working at OCSS. OCSS has so much to offer and you should take advantage it.

Hope everyone has a beautiful day!

I will leave you with this picture:




" Today is the first day of the rest of your life"

Thank you for reading,

Salma