Current UMD Student Open for Questions

jenyjoe
Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:30:52 +0000

From what I know and have heard you just talk to your adviser when switching majors since you’re already in. I’m not aware that you have to reapply for anything serious. A friend of mine did something similar but I’ll ask her if there was more to it and re-post if there was.
I like the school spirit question. If you are at a game, be sure to where tons of MD gear and know the school song and stuff. People get really excited for the MD vs. Duke games and the people in the diners wear shirts promoting MD before pretty much any major game. Wearing MD gear a lot is a normal habit. ie sweats, t-shirts, hoodies. Don’t go like all MD pants, shirt, hat, jacket and all that unless you’re going to a game though. If you do EVERYONE will just know you’re a freshman haha. Games are definitely a ton of fun too. Oh and there is like a ticket and loyalty system with that so go to their website to learn about that if you want to go to a lot of games.
I won’t deny that I’m not the biggest fan of Greek life, but I have like 6 friends who just rushed. I’m telling you now that this year there were 800 girls rushing and 15 sororities. People freak out over bids. Everyone is guaranteed 1 bid, but it might not be from the one you want. Freshman can’t live in the houses because you can’t rush till spring semester. Some do live in houses sophomore or junior year (not sure about senior) but it really depends on the sorority and their rules.
Do you mean LLP? Living-Learning-Program? If so, there are 7. Cyber security being the newest starting this fall. Gemstone is the hardest from what I’ve heard because if I recall correctly its 4 years and not 2, and you do research. Your learning community will also affect where you live because its part of the whole “live and learn” live with the people you’re learning with. Some also require that you live in the designated hall for 2 years to be a part of it. Hope this helps!