Guide to Being an ETE Scholar
Table of Contents
1. Getting to Know the Scholars Community
1.1 ETE Faculty & Staff
1.2 Chestertown Hall & Cambridge Community |
Finding ETE offices
Meeting the ETE faculty & staff Meeting the Resident Life staff Food Transportation |
2. Tips for ETE Scholars
2.1 ETE - What to Expect
2.2 Colloquium 2.3 Field Trips 2.4 Practicum |
Overview
College Park Scholars - ETE program website What is colloquium? Course fees First semester colloquium Second semester colloquium Importance of field trips Signing up Co-curricular trips What is a practicum? Why is practicum important? When to start a practicum What to look for How to find a practicum Practicum & your resume Getting credit for your practicum Requesting letters of recommendation |
3. Practical Guidance
3.1 Academic Integrity
3.2 Attendance & Participation 3.3 Using Office Hours 3.4 Canvas - ELMS 3.5 Guide to Writing Emails 3.6 Managing Stress 3.7 Managing Your Academic Work Load 3.8 Travel Study Tips |
University mission statement
Academic integrity/academic dishonesty What is an "XF"? Academic integrity referral Legitimate reasons to miss class Preparation What is good participation? Why do professors hold office hours? How to use office hours Etiquette for attending office hours Don't be shy! Canvas ETE course website ETE organization website College Park Scholars - ETE program website Emails to professors What should be sent to professors? Emails to TAs What should be sent to TAs? Responses Assignments & email What is stress? Ways to deal with stress Resources on campus for stress management Time management Ways to get A's Resources on campus for assistance Places to study When to drop a class What does a "W" mean? Getting started with study abroad UMD study abroad programs College Park Scholars study abroad opportunities |
4. Resources
4.1 Where to Get Your Books
4.2 Resources in the DC Area 4.3 Green Resources on Campus 4.4 Outside Speakers |
Textbooks
Getting around Organic food stores UMD clubs & programs On campus In the DC area |