Do you know UMD?
This was the year UMD was founded.
1856
Instead of studying for three hours straight, this technique recommends working in focused intervals with short breaks.
Pomodoro
The ability to acknowledge and process your emotions, learn the intended lesson, create an action plan and move forward.
Resilience
This is the highest worldwide grossing movie of 2026 to date.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day at $2.03 billion
UMD sits on this Native American Indian tribe's ancestral land.
The Piscataway
This study strategy involves trying to recall information without looking at your notes or textbook.
Active Recall
This AAP family member heads STP operations, usually keeps their door open, and keeps a sweet treat in their office at all times.
Dr. Sharon VanWright
An intrinsic/internal belief in one's capability and ability to take on challenges and succeed. This is built through accomplishing small and large goals, having the proper tools, and recalling previous successes.
Self-Efficacy
This space on campus holds the mission to "promote an understanding of and appreciation for African-American Culture in all of its richness and complexity"
The Nyumburu Center (nim-boo-roo)
True or false: The Maryland Agricultural College is the original name of the University of Maryland.
True
This tool can help you keep track of assignments, deadlines, exams, and study sessions
Planner/Calendar
This AAP family member's reminds you of something you may need during winter.
Dr. Glover
Often used synonymously with "inspiration," its the critical driving internal and external (intrinsic or extrinsic) force that reminds of us our purpose and keeps us going.
Motivation
This most recent space mission included a crew of four and lasted for 10 days, circling the Moon.
Artemis II
This is where you can find the Wimpy Kid statue. (Fun fact: Author of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", Jeff Kinney, is an alum of UMD.)
Stamp
Name three effective note taking methods covered in CSS.
Cornell Method
Outline
Mind Mapping
Boxing
Charting
This AAP family member is responsible for (among many other things) ensuring everyone's schedule, including instructors and tutors, is created and works smoothly.
Ms. Jackie
This important component of your college journey where you can find support, resources, accountability, and a space and place to grow and be yourself.
Community
The number of secret herbs and spices in KFC famous chicken recipe.
11
Name of the current president of UMD.
Dr. Darryll Pines
This study method uses the presence of another person or people, either in person or virtually, to hold someone accountable and "anchored" to a specific task, even if the other person isn't completing the same task.
Body Doubling or Co-Working
This AAP family member founded UMD's Academic Achievement Program department in 1990 and promotes the adage "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe ... can be achieved." to all AAP students.
Dr. Jerry L. Lewis
No one knows yours needs but you; therefore, no one can do this so that you can receive what you need to be successful on this journey!
Self-advocate
According to Forbes' ranking of America's top colleges, UMD stands here...
#10