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HC MARYLAND NEWS

Bon Voyage! Avoid Studying Abroad the Hard Way

Feb 4 - Once the flight has been booked and the last item of clothing tucked away into a suitcase, most people would think their study abroad pre departure preparations would be over. Unfortunately not every part of your trip can be planned before you go. There are some lessons that you have to learn through experience or, in other words, the hard way. It is a good idea to get to know the... Read more

Unexpected College Park Collegiette Expenses

Feb 1 - College is expensive. At the end of each semester I find myself digging through purses and jackets to find a dollar or some spare change that had once been forgotten. Unsure of where your money is going? I found that the following seem to be doing the most damage to student’s bank accounts: Tuition and Other ‘Mysterious’ Fees According to the College Board, in... Read more

Making Realistic Resolutions

Jan 31 - With the first month of 2012 already gone, many of you are probably on your way to achieving some goals you’ve set for yourself in the New Year. Maybe you’ve been hitting the gym more to get in better shape or keeping up with your schoolwork to boost your GPA. However, now’s the time where you may lose some of that drive or get frustrated when you don... Read more

Wish Away Winter, Signal in Spring: Flawless Fashion in Pastel and Peplum

Jan 30 - To be frank, I’m over it. I’m done with the coats and gloves, the sweaters and thick leggings, and the warm, insulated boots. I’m tired of cold days and even colder nights and well, I guess you could say I’m over winter. I’m more than ready for spring and I can’t wait to embrace the new couture. Although I’m fully aware that warmer weather is,... Read more

HC MARYLAND BLOG

Improving Round Two of Your Year at Maryland

With the New Year comes a new semester, a new class schedule and a clean slate. When you begin each semester, you have a chance to completely revamp your lifestyle and alter your college career for the better. So what are you planning to do with such a life-changing opportunity? Yeah, we all know... Read more...

Winter Break Entertainment

Finals are almost done and all you can think of is walking through your front door at home. As soon as the car ride is over and you step into your house the big question comes up, “Now what?”. The University of Maryland is extremely generous to give us five and a half weeks off... Read more...

Does the 'Freshman 15' Actually Exist?

The ‘Freshman 15,’ the alleged weight gained by a college freshman, is something dreaded by many college students, however a new study reveals that the idea is a myth. A study released in October by Social Science Quarterly revealed that the actual weight gain of first-year college... Read more...