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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.

Starting College in Summer? One Student’s Guide to Enrolling at USM Off-Cycle

Starting at USM during summer session is more common than you might think — and one current student says it gave them a head start they did not expect. Keep reading for five tips from a student who has been there.

5 Study Hacks Tested by a USM Student

Finals are almost here, and a USM student put five popular study hacks to the test. Keep reading to find out which ones are actually worth your time — and which ones to skip.

5 Things I Wish I Knew as a College Freshman

Being a college freshman was one of the scariest experiences I’ve had — but looking back as a senior at the University of Southern Maine, I can see how much I’ve grown. Keep reading to discover the five things I wish I’d known from the very start.