Chemistry/Biochemistry Graduate Student Organization

1st Year FAQs

Being a first year is tough. From teaching, to classes, to parking, to having a good time, the whole deal can be overwhelming. Here's where you can go to get some much needed advice. Choose one of our FAQ topics, then select an FAQ to read. If you have a question which is not in this section, please contact us. Be sure to login to gain access to more articles in this section.

General UMD Stuff ( 1 items ) Nothing can make your day more difficult than a hangup with a University office. From parking, to your ID, to the library, getting through the University's hoops can be challenging. Here are some helpful articles to make jumping through the hoops easier. TA Woes ( 1 items ) Some of the most frustrating things about your 1st year come at you from your teaching assignments. From grumpy professors, to whiny students, to actually being successful at teaching a difficult subject like chemistry, here are some tips and advice from our senior members who have been there.