5 Tips to Help You Navigate Campus Groups
There’s a whole calendar of free events on this campus, hiding in plain sight. Keep reading to find out how Campus Groups can help you make the most of it.
Move-in and Beyond: Your First Six Weeks as a USM Husky
Move-in day comes and goes in a blur of boxes, but your start at USM is bigger than a single afternoon. Keep reading for the tips that carry you from the drive in to the day USM becomes your place.
How to Use Google Calendar to Organize Your Semester
Juggling classes, work, and a busy schedule left me overwhelmed until I found the tool that changed everything. Keep reading to see how Google Calendar helped me stay organized and might just do the same for you.
A USM Student’s Guide to Going Back to School
Every August, I find myself trying to squeeze every last drop out of summer — but I’ve learned that a little prep goes a long way once the semester rolls around. Keep reading for the things I always do before classes start, whether it’s my first year or my last.
8 of My Favorite Summer Hikes as a USM Student
Looking for a way to get outside and reconnect with nature this summer? Well, if your friend group is up for a drive, waterfall sighting, or scenic run, keep reading! I’ve picked out some of my favorite hikes for you to try — and none of them require expert hiking skills
Back to School, On Your Terms: What to Expect at USM’s Adult Student Open House
USM’s third annual Adult Student Open House brings together nearly 30 campus offices and partners on Aug. 13, helping adult students 24 and older explore their options, prepare for fall and cross things off their to-do list before the semester begins. Keep reading to see what’s on the agenda, from clearing your immunization hold to picking up your USM Campus Card before classes start.
5 Careers to Explore with a USM Business Analytics and AI Degree
Choosing a major doesn’t mean choosing one career forever. USM’s Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence major, offered fully online, is one of the most flexible degrees out there, teaching students how to think with data, not just what to know about it. Keep reading for five careers this degree can lead to.
10 Things to do Before Labor Day in Southern Maine
Memorial Day might mark the unofficial start of summer, but plenty of Mainers will tell you it doesn’t really feel like summer until the Fourth of July, when the rain tapers off and the water finally warms up. Keep reading to discover 10 ways to make the most of Southern Maine before Labor Day sneaks up and it’s time to head back into the classroom.
An English Major’s Summer Reading List: 10 Books Worth Your Time
Summer reading lists don’t have to come from a teacher — they can be light, fun, and unique to you. Even if you’re like me, juggling summer classes and work, there’s always time to sneak in a few chapters, whether you’re outside in the sun or beating the heat in the cool, crisp AC. Keep reading to find out the 10 books I plan to read this summer as an English Major at the University of Southern Maine.
9 Things New England Students Should Know About the NEBHE Tuition Break Program at USM
If you live in New England — Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont — there’s a program that could save you thousands of dollars a year at the University of Southern Maine, even as an out-of-state student.
It’s called the NEBHE Tuition Break Program, and it’s one of the most underutilized benefits available to New England students considering a public university outside their home state. Here’s what you need to know.