Monday, March 30, 2015
We're movin' on up!
Hi everyone! I hope your semester is going well as you get setting in again from Spring Break. I have big news...OCSS now has a Twitter and Instagram account! You can find us on Twitter at UMBC_OCSS and Instagram at UMBC_OCSS1. We are also in the process of hiring new Commuter Assistance (CA's) for the spring semester. If you are interested in the position please come to the OCSS help desk located in the Commuter Lounge of the Commons to receive and apply, it's a great position providing services to our fellow UMBC students in the forms of event planning, off-campus housing, transit and more. It's a great job with a nice relaxed atmosphere. I encourage you all to apply! Also we're having our first Commuter Connections event focusing on healthy living on Friday, April 3rd during free hour (12PM-1PM). We hope to see you all there! Have a great day everyone!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
BREAKING NEWS!
***********This just
in from Off-Campus Student Services************
April Bus Passes are
HERE!
For all you MTA enthusiasts and eco-friendly commuters, I’m
sure you are all super excited to know that April bus passes are here and ready
to be sold at the OCSS front desk!
Here are some quick reminders when purchasing bus passes:
1) MTA Bus Passes cost $39
2) We can ONLY accept payments from
your RED UMBC I.D.
2.5) To do this, go to the Campus
Information Center (Commons big blue desk) and load the money instantly!
3) Only UMBC Students may purchase
these discounted bus passes
4) We can only sell ONE bus pass
per Student I.D.
5) Limited Time offer, so get yours
ASAP!
Come give these bus passes a good home and purchase one today!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Hidden Gems of Baltimore
by. Ash Payne
Howard St & W 19 1/2 St (behind Load of Fun), Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
Graffiti Alley –
where artists create beauty in the not so beautiful streets of Baltimore.
Pretty awesome place to appreciate urban art and take pictures.
(Next to the
Visionary Arts Museum)
Federal Hill is
awesome. It's now an historic park, it features fantastic views of the entire
Baltimore Inner Harbor area and it is AH mazing in the summer. Go visit!
800
Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230
It's a small museum with
unusual rotating exhibits by self-taught artists, 2 sculpture plazas & a
garden. It's full of quirky art. Once you are done there, go for some fresh air
on top of Federal Hill!
I
absolutely LOVE this place. They have the best foreign films and THE BEST
popcorn. Parking is like only 2 bucks and the atmosphere is super indie and
chill. Its Maryland's Film Festival host specializing in first-run
independent & foreign film showings.
2108 Eastern Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21231
They
have literally the best artisanal pizza in Baltimore. Its eclectic pub
fare & variety of beers (for those 21 and over ;) are offered in casual
digs with arcade games.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Unusual Cold Weather
Friday, March 13, 2015
Hi everyone,
Fall registration starts in couple of weeks. So you should be fixing an appointment with your assigned advisers. I intend to see mine on Monday after Spring break. Make sure you see yours too because Fall registration starts pretty soon and you want to talk to your assigned adviser about the classes you want to take.
Fall registration starts in couple of weeks. So you should be fixing an appointment with your assigned advisers. I intend to see mine on Monday after Spring break. Make sure you see yours too because Fall registration starts pretty soon and you want to talk to your assigned adviser about the classes you want to take.
Fall Schedule is available beginning Monday March, 23, 2015
All same i wish everyone a happy Spring break. Make sure you study during this Spring break as some of us has exams on our arrival from Spring break.
All the best,
Noblin.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
11 Great Yet Terrifying Facts about Spring Break!
Hey guys! I hope you are enjoying the warm weather so far! Since spring break is right around the corner here are 11 interesting facts about Spring Break! Kudos to dosomething.org for these facts :)
1. 1.5 million students go on spring break every year and collectively spend over one billion dollars.
2. The number one U.S. spring destination is Daytona Beach.
3. On average, college students consume six drinks per week. One Spring break, men and women consume at least 10 drinks per day.
4. Last year more than 10,000 high school and college students signed up to spend their spring break with Habitat for Humanity.
5. With all-you-can-drink specials and a low legal drinking age, Cancun attracts over 100,000 young spring breakers each year.
6. Hurrican Katrina jump-started a big volunteer oriented spring break far. Approximately 35,000 U.S. youth participated in an alternative/service oriented Spring Break in 2006.
7. In addition to beach trips, many sport and travel agencies offer deals for college students to spend spring break on a ski or snowboard trip.
8. You can participate in an alternative spring break here in the United States! Last year ten U.W-Superior students spend Spring Break building houses in Denver, CO.
9. Every year at least one spring breaker dies from falling off a balcony.
10. A report from the American Medical Associated says, "More than half of college students know friends who were sexually active with more than one partner during spring break and nearly 3 out of 5 women know friends who had unprotected sex during spring break".
11. When teens go aboard for spring break, it's easy to forget that foreign laws are extremely serious. 2,600 Americans are arrested on spring break overseas each year.
With that being read, I hope you all finish strong with the rest of midterms and have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!
Stay Awesome!
-Angela [:
1. 1.5 million students go on spring break every year and collectively spend over one billion dollars.
2. The number one U.S. spring destination is Daytona Beach.
3. On average, college students consume six drinks per week. One Spring break, men and women consume at least 10 drinks per day.
4. Last year more than 10,000 high school and college students signed up to spend their spring break with Habitat for Humanity.
5. With all-you-can-drink specials and a low legal drinking age, Cancun attracts over 100,000 young spring breakers each year.
6. Hurrican Katrina jump-started a big volunteer oriented spring break far. Approximately 35,000 U.S. youth participated in an alternative/service oriented Spring Break in 2006.
7. In addition to beach trips, many sport and travel agencies offer deals for college students to spend spring break on a ski or snowboard trip.
8. You can participate in an alternative spring break here in the United States! Last year ten U.W-Superior students spend Spring Break building houses in Denver, CO.
9. Every year at least one spring breaker dies from falling off a balcony.
10. A report from the American Medical Associated says, "More than half of college students know friends who were sexually active with more than one partner during spring break and nearly 3 out of 5 women know friends who had unprotected sex during spring break".
11. When teens go aboard for spring break, it's easy to forget that foreign laws are extremely serious. 2,600 Americans are arrested on spring break overseas each year.
With that being read, I hope you all finish strong with the rest of midterms and have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!
Stay Awesome!
-Angela [:
(Photo taken from Flickr C.C 2.0 under username EvidencE)
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Spring Break!!!
It's the week for midterms and everyone is stressed studying for exams.
Just a few more days till Spring Break!
So take advantage of the resources on campus to help deal with stress
like the Mind Spa in the counseling center or attend one of the events hosted by:
Transfer Student Network on
Wednesday, March 11th at
Noon in Lecture Hall 1 Biological Sciences
This workshop is about study skills and campus resources a great opportunity to gain
tips to help study for midterms.
Most importantly take time to just breathe
appreciate the change in the weather.
Stay dry and have a safe spring break!
Bukky <(^~^<)
(Photo taken from pintast.com/quotes/page/118 Cached)
Just a few more days till Spring Break!
So take advantage of the resources on campus to help deal with stress
like the Mind Spa in the counseling center or attend one of the events hosted by:
Transfer Student Network on
Wednesday, March 11th at
Noon in Lecture Hall 1 Biological Sciences
This workshop is about study skills and campus resources a great opportunity to gain
tips to help study for midterms.
Most importantly take time to just breathe
appreciate the change in the weather.
Stay dry and have a safe spring break!
Bukky <(^~^<)
(Photo taken from pintast.com/quotes/page/118 Cached)
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Spring is coming!
Hey, everybody! It's almost that time of the year when the last of the snow melts, and the temperature starts to warm up. Spring brings many new opportunities, so make sure to remember some important things:
- Sonny
- Focus on academics, there's still a few more days until Spring Break!
- Spend some time with family and friends
- Find healthy activities to do outdoors
- Think about advising for classes for next semester
- Sonny
(Photo taken from Flickr C.C. 2.0 under username Cuba Gallery)
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Happy Early Birthday Hope!
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to make this post about my good friend/ co-worker's birthday! Hope and I both started working at OCSS in the fall of 2014 with TSN. Then when I left TSN last fall to do my teaching internship, Hope graduated that semester. Now that it is my last semester, Hope ended up coming back to work with TSN. Which I was super excited to be able to work with Hope again!
Happy Happy Birthday Hope! Hope you have an amazing day! You are such kind and loyal friend! I am so glad that you are working at OCSS! Lets celebrate your birthday!
Hope's Birthday is on March 18, be sure to give her birthday wishes!
Love,
Salma
I wanted to make this post about my good friend/ co-worker's birthday! Hope and I both started working at OCSS in the fall of 2014 with TSN. Then when I left TSN last fall to do my teaching internship, Hope graduated that semester. Now that it is my last semester, Hope ended up coming back to work with TSN. Which I was super excited to be able to work with Hope again!
Happy Happy Birthday Hope! Hope you have an amazing day! You are such kind and loyal friend! I am so glad that you are working at OCSS! Lets celebrate your birthday!
(Hope and I at her birthday party last year)
Hope's Birthday is on March 18, be sure to give her birthday wishes!
Love,
Salma
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Brush up on your Leadership Skills! Apply for LeaderShape!
Hey there Commuters!
Do You,
Have a passion for service?
Like to connect with other students?
Want to make a difference in Baltimore?
This could be the program for you.
Info Session: 4pm - 4:45pm, February 23 in Commons 329
Applications are due March 13.
Program Components
- A week of the LeaderShape ® Institute: Sun, Aug. 9 – Fri, Aug. 14, 2015
- 60 students divided between participating colleges
- Overnight retreat at Notre Dame of Maryland University
- Facilitators and guest leaders from the Baltimore region
- Fall Follow Up: day-long retreat: Sat, Oct. 3, 2015
- Review goals and reconnect with cohort
- Meet with community leaders
- Begin planning for spring
- Service Activity
- Spring Forward Retreat: Sat. Feb. 6 - Sun. Feb.7, 2016
- Spring 2016: Plan a community-based project around your area of focus
- Ongoing support
- Campus liaison
- Collegetown staff
- Website, Facebook Group
- Community liaisons
To APPLY by March 13 please visit:
Safa Zahangir
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