Success Workshops in The Learning Collaboratory

Welcome to our Wednesday Workshop page! We have a variety of events planned with our CNMS advisors and lots of awesome guests. Check out our upcoming offerings below and look for our weekly reminders on myUMBC and Instagram.

In January, our first workshop will be virtual, but otherwise, all of our events during the semester take place on Wednesdays from 12-1 PM in The Learning Collaboratory (UC115). Check out our myUMBC posts! If you’re not a member, you can find the CNMS Advising myUMBC Group here.

Wednesday, March 4: “Please Recommend Me:” A Scientific Approach with Adam Morris, UMBC Career Center

Want to know how to ask for a recommendation letter? We want to make sure you understand the proces! Adam Morris from the Career Center will be with us to talk about the entire internship/REU application process so that you can make the most of your summers!

Wednesday, March 11: “May a 4-Year Grad Plan be Ever in your Favor” with Christine Powers, CNMS Advising

Calling anyone who wants to look at their 4 (or more)-year grad plan! We can help you play course tetris, make sure your classes are lining up in the correct semesters, and take you through the course catalog to make sure you have the resources you need.

Wednesday, March 25: “Tales from the Research Trenches”: Featuring Undergraduate Research Assistants

Want to get involved in research on campus? Come and hear from some real-life undergraduate researchers about how they got their positions and what kinds of things they’ve gained from their experiences!

 
If you would like to meet with your CNMS Student Success Coach in a virtual or in-person one-on-one meeting, you are welcome to do so using this link.
Feel free to email cnmssuccess@umbc.edu to request any further information and stay tuned for dates of future success workshops!