<p>Hey new Terps! Congratulations on your acceptance to UMD. Here's a few pointers for prepping for your four-year journey:</p>
<h2>Concrete Things To Do</h2>
<p>1) Get ready for the dorms - Get a shower basket thing for putting your shampoo/conditioner into when you use the dorm showers.
2) Bring extra towels. Swimming, gym, dropped your current one in the shower or on the floor, whatever - having a spare helps.
3) Bring your instrument - it really brings people together in the dorms.
4) Get a laptop if you don't have one already - you'll use it more than you think.
5) GET A <em>small, nonheavy</em> PRINTER. THIS IS A LIFESAVER. The 40lb laser printer is difficult to move in/out as well as takes up a lot of room.
6) Download The</a> UMD Campus Map App to find your way around campus! It's the best, most up to date map of UMD in existence so snag it now while you remember :)
7) Leave your dorm room door open. You'll make SO many friends this way, and four years later I'm still in touch with most of them.</p>
<h2>Abstract Things To Do</h2>
<p>8) Get involved in activities early. The key events are the "First Look Fair" and "Maryland Day". Trust me, you'll know when these are coming -- just don't skip them when you hear about it.
9) Be a leader, not just a participant => "Leader of ___ club" is significantly better in looking for jobs than "Participated in ___ club". Sooo, what's the best way to be the leader of a club? Participate EARLY. As a senior, I've seen the mantle of club leadership passed down to those who have been the most active, for the longest period of time.</p>
<p>Have a blast at UMD! I know I did, and once again congratulations on getting in :)</p>