Education
In what building on campus can students go to use huddle rooms, classrooms, and open work spaces to do their work?
ESJ
What is Good Uncle?
Fresh food delivery service where good quality food is prepared in the back of the truck through an automated process.
It has drop points on campus (so if you’re stuck at library studying you can get it delivered there). It’s reasonably priced and they always have different discount codes you can use!
Where can you go to bowl on campus?
TerpZone in the basement of Stamp. Costs a few bucks, but they have some events where you can bowl for free.
TerpZone also has other games like arcade games and pool.
What app can you use to navigate the bus system?
NextBus
What is Pocket Points?
App to earn points for staying off your phone during class/in academic buildings. Points can be redeemed for deals on food, stores, etc.
How can students get textbooks? Name at least 3 ways.
UMD Book store, Bookholders, students who have already taken the class, online stores like Amazon, internet ebooks
What eateries are located between the Math and Engineering building?
Taco Bell and Subway!
(There is also an asian noodle place called Samovar in the HJ Patterson building, which is across from ESJ.)
How do you get a student ticket for sports events?
Request a student ticket online - they're free, since you're paying for them already in your tuition. Most sports events also have free shirts or other swag.
What is TERPware?
A website only accessible to UMD affiliated parties for downloading various computer applications and softwares.
Some features include Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, Mathematica.
Name at least 2 companies that offer student discounts.
To name just a few... Spotify plus Hulu, Coldstone, Unidays (for online shopping), Hooked App
What is ourumd?
A place for students to review professors and classes.
Where is the UMD Farmer's market located?
Tawes Garden Plaza
Where can you rent outdoor equipment and sign up for outdoorsy trips (hiking, camping, kayaking)?
Where is the RecWell Bike Shop on campus? (Hint: not Eppley)
Cole Field House (Room #0249).
Student-powered bike shop providing free bike repair and education for all UMD students, faculty, and staff. The shop also rents commuter and mountain bikes, hosts bike maintenance classes and group rides, and has a limited inventory of bike parts and safety equipment for sale.
What movie series has its own Honors Seminar course?
Harry Potter!
HONR 279Q - The Boy Who Lived, All Grown Up: Assessing the Harry Potter Books and Their Adaptations
How many libraries are ON campus?
6! ...2 more are part of the UMD library system.
(Hidden gem: Clarice library)
How can you order food from the diner when you are sick in bed?
Go to the dining services website and order a sick meal for pickup. http://dining.umd.edu/contact/sick-meals/
What museum system in DC is free?
Smithsonian Museums - easily take a bus to the metro station from campus, and hop on a metro!
Where could students get a free massage on campus?
Where on campus can students go to see dogs for stress?
Health center, usually 1-2 times per month. McKelidn Lib during finals week.
How much does it cost to skip a class? Assume a 3 credit class. (Answers within $10 accepted.)
In State: ~$40
Out of State: ~$130
Where on campus can you volunteer for food credit?
Maryland Food Co-Op, located on the first floor of Stamp
What amenities does the aquatic department have to offer? Name at least one other than "free swim."
Diving boards, sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, log rolling events
What TV streaming service do UMD students have access to?
HBO
How can students make money on campus without having a job? (Appropriate and Legal).
Psych or Econ studies