Standing in the doorway of her first dorm room with just a gold key in hand, Alana had no idea how many memories were waiting inside. Now a second-year, she’s sharing everything she wishes she’d known about dorm life at USM.
Registration Week for spring semester runs Nov. 2-6, which means it’s time to start building out your schedule. While choosing classes can be tough, I’ve found a handful of classes I’d recommend to anyone, whether you need to check off a requirement or just want to try something new. Here are a few of my favorites.
Between classes, work and everything else that comes with being a student, I realized I was spending more time reading captions than actual books. Keep reading to see what I found when I traded scrolling for exploring the bookstores around USM.
As a USM sophomore with gluten and dairy intolerances, I spent much of my first year figuring out where and what I could eat. Keep reading to see the meals and snacks I rely on across the Gorham and Portland campuses.
Stonecoast MFA student Calvin Soule traveled 2,000 miles from Maine to Montana this summer, documenting old-growth forests and climate refugia along the way. Keep reading to find out what inspired him to go — and what he discovered while on the road.
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.
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.
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.
The countdown to move-in day is on, and if you’re anything like me, getting ready for your first year of college might make you want to pack everything you own — just in case you need it — but space in a dorm is limited, so it’s worth focusing on the essentials instead. Keep reading to find the items that made my room comfortable, organized and ready for college life.
I used to pack my bags every weekend just to escape a school that never felt like mine — now I can’t imagine being anywhere but USM. Keep reading to see how one transfer changed everything, from my friend group to my career path.