Time Management
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Extracurricular
STEM Facts
100
What is the amount of hours recommended to study per credit hour?
Three hours. For every one credit hour in which you enroll, you will spend approximately two to three hours outside of class studying.
100
When can you start meeting with your advisor to talk about next semester?
NOW! It is never to early to meet with an advisor to discuss your future plans!
100
What are the different types of housing offered on campus?
Dorms, Suites, Apartments, Walker Ave
100
Where is the student organization's work space located?
It is located on the second floor of the commons.
100
True or False. Not enough students are graduating with STEM degrees to fill vacant positions.
True.
200
What is the ideal number of hours that a young adult should sleep?
9 hours. Those who sleep 9 hours often have higher grades than those who do not.
200
True of False: Students able to sign up for summer classes without meeting with an advisor.
True! Students are able to sign up for both Summer and Winter classes without talking to their advisor.
200
Where is the Res Life office located?
It is located on the first floor of Erickson hall.
200
Name three STEM related clubs.
(Answers may vary) ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers) Chemistry/Biochemistry Council of Majors Women in Technology
200
True of False: The percentage of women in computer science fields has increased in the past few decades.
False, the percentage of women in computer science fields has decreased. 37% in 1985 versus 18% in 2012
300
True of False: Young adults who practice good time management have less stress and experience more success.
True.
300
What is the degree audit tool used for?
The degree audit lists all of the classes that you have taken or are currently taken and how work within your major. The degree audit also shows the classes you still need to take to graduate.
300
How many dormitory halls are located on campus?
There are 6. Potomac, Patapsco, Chesapeake, Susquehanna, Harbor, Erickson
300
What is Involvement Fest?
Involvement Fest happens once a semester. All the student organizations and clubs set up displays to recruit new students and advertise themselves.
300
True or False: American students study STEM fields more than Foreign students.
False, Foreign students study STEM fields more than American students. 66% versus 48%
400
What percentage of businesses and professionals say they use a to-do list? Must be within 10%.
70%. To-do lists help keep you on track with different tasks and help you remember steps that you may have forgotten.
400
What is the factor that determines when you are able to sign up for Fall and Spring classes?
After meeting with your advisor to get cleared, you will be able to register for classes according to your credit based enrollment date.
400
What are the four student-employed positions in res-life?
Desk Staffer, Desk Manager, Resident Assistant, Maintenance Assistant
400
What is the first step to attaining a student job?
First, you must submit your resume to UMBCWorks and then get it approved by the Career Center.
400
What percentage of US Bachelor Degrees awarded in Science and Engineering? Must be within 10%.
31%. Compared to 61% in Japan and 51% in China
500
How many methods does that average person use to control and manage their time?
The average person uses 13 different methods.
500
Where is the office for academic and pre-professional advising located?
It is located in the Academic Services building across from The Commons.
500
True or False: Any student can live in the Walker Apartments.
False, students must have at least 39 credits to live in Walker Ave.
500
Name three services the RAC provides?
Workout Equipment, Studio Classes, Open Court Hours
500
What percentage of traditional STEM jobs will require some post-secondary education in the future? Must be within 5%.
It is estimated that 92% of tradition STEM jobs will require post-secondary education by 2018.
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