Living in RVA
At this point of the summer, I have lived in Richmond, Virginia for a little over eight weeks. Eight weeks may not seem like a long time, but it has been enough for me to form a few opinions and … Continue reading →
Message to USG Community on Affirmative Action Rulings
Dear USG Community: We know by now you are all well aware of the rulings handed down yesterday by the Supreme Court of the United States in two cases involving affirmative action. The outcome of these rulings will effectively prohibit … Continue reading →
Summer internship tips I wish I knew sooner
Even though we are at the peak of summer break, it’s never too late to apply for internships! It’s a great way to encounter real-life experiences by working in a field related to your studies. Here is a list of … Continue reading →
Embracing the 9-5 Lifestyle
Growing up, I always hoped to avoid the traditional 9-5 lifestyle. As I ventured into the professional world, I recognized that such a schedule was often inevitable, at least for the initial years. However, with my interest in coding and a recent focus on data engineering, I believed it was possible to carve out a … … Continue reading →
Spark The Reader In You-Part II!
This theme was the first blog I wrote for Shady Grove, and I wanted to write a new one because it was one I truly enjoyed, and I’ve turned myself into a bookworm! So here I am again, with a … Continue reading →
Discover Book Sales Around You
Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of attending my first book sale at the Germantown Library in Montgomery County, and let me just say that I regret not finding out about it sooner! Once every month, the library hosts a book … Continue reading →
Summer Blogs
I hope you are all having an amazing summer! As for myself, I am truly fortunate to be interning at an absolutely incredible company! When I first began this journey, I must admit, a mixture of excitement and nervousness filled my heart. This was mainly due to the fact of moving to a new state … … Continue reading →
Babysitting Tales…
Since summer has started, I have had multiple random babysitting jobs thrown my way, and it had me thinking about the iconic book series I loved growing up. The babysitting club is about a group of friends who run a babysitting service to gain some extra cash. The purpose of the books is to display … … Continue reading →
Repurposing Campus Furniture for a Good Cause: Guest Post: Erin Fernandez from USG Facilities
By: Erin Fernandez, Space & Scheduling Manager, Facilities Management, The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) The last time I drove a box truck was over a decade ago, when I moved from Georgia to DC after grad school for my … Continue reading →
May Chancellor Chat with Muslim Students
On Sunday, May 7, I had the excellent opportunity to meet with the Chancellor of the University Systems of Maryland Jay Perman alongside 12 other Muslim students. Every month, Chancellor Perman meets with students across the universities in the state … Continue reading →