- Being comfortable with your roommate is important; he or she is the person you will likely spend the most time with.
- Be open to different living options - on and off campus, such as the Varsity or mixed-gender housing.
- The University Career Center can help you to find part-time jobs and stand out in the application process.
CHAPTER SUMMARY:
So here you are - beginning your epic journey as a University of Maryland Terp. Congrats! The start of any new experience can be pretty nerve-wracking, and I am sure you have many unanswered questions.
Where will you be living? Who will you be living with? How will you afford all the expenses of your first year at UMD? This chapter will guide you through these important parts of your experience.
RELATED VIDEO:
Scott Young, the Assistant Director of the Department of Resident Life,
discusses new developments for UMD housing
RELATED RESOURCES:
UMD Department of Resident Life
RoomSync Roommate Matching Service
Terrapin Express
RELATED RESOURCES:
UMD Department of Resident Life
RoomSync Roommate Matching Service
Terrapin Express
