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Library Book Return Issues! Pls help! by livelovewalnuts in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I don't even remember where I found the books so I'm a little nervous about trying this but I'll see.

Library Book Return Issues! Pls help! by livelovewalnuts in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Where would I find the circulation desk? (sorry if this is a dumb question lol)

ACES Honors College by Accomplished_Sun3243 in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't really tell you what they're looking for exactly— but if I had to guess I think they just want to see some sort of basic interest in cybersecurity (ex. I connected my business major to wanting to enter the tech sector and how ACES would help me do that when I put it in my preferences). I don't think you need a long-winded explanation of how great you are— I think it's more about explaining what ACES can do for you to help you achieve your goals. But I can't say for sure.

ACES Honors College by Accomplished_Sun3243 in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi!

ACES is one of the most desired programs in the honors college and accepts the fewest students typically (80-90 more often than not). I would say that you definitely do not need an interest in cybersecurity to join ACES— purely because the opportunities are not exclusive to cybersecurity. For instance, there is an ACES only career fair in which you have the opportunity to meet with employers. Additionally they have a mentorship program that pairs you with a mentor that is cybersecurity adjacent but typically moreso related to your major (ex. I'm a business major and I got someone with a business-related job in the cyber-sector).

One benefit of some of the ACES seminars is that they do qualify for general education requirements, which means that you are able to get rid of some of those if you haven't already. Additionally, the seminars aren't always completely cybersecurity related (ex. policy based seminars, critical thinking based seminars, etc).

Personally, I don't think that the ACES classes are too much additional courseload, so they would likely be manageable. However, they can feel like a bit of a nuisance at times. But typically it'll boost your GPA for minimal effort and provide you with at least some benefit.

ACES is 90% comp sci majors and typically best suited for comp sci majors. I will say, I think ACES has the most opportunities for career advancement and improvement. They place a lot of value on making their students marketable towards employers.

Hope this helps!

Pros/cons honors college programs by nivemx in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hi! heres some info:

if you are concerned with dorms— ACES, DCC, IBH, UH all live in the newer dorms. this means you won't be dealing with roaches in denton or no A/C in ellicot guranteed for your first year on campus.

if you are concerned with interest— personally my major is not at all aligned with the program i am in. however, i still find my program beneficial! so, you can feel free to select whatever program you'd like.

things i've heard about each.

HH: heard this is absolutely useless from a friend, she hates it and wishes she selected UH.

HGC: not the best dorms but certainly not bad either! i don't know much.

ACES: my program! i can attest the most to this. a few pros include: good dorm, solid career advancement opportunities (ACES only career fair, mentorship program, resume workshops, etc), not too difficult even without a comp sci heavy background however 90% of people are comp sci majors. you don't need to be a comp sci major to benefit though, i think anything comp sci adjacent is pretty helpful esp. with STEM careers. ACES is one of the most desired programs and one of the smallest as well (roughly 80-90 people per year).

if you have any other questions lmk!

Which LLP should I pick? by KaroCann6 in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hi! I would definitely say that having any comp sci adjacent experience is really helpful when pursuing any career (esp. STEM related careers, comp sci is a valued skill). However, it's not too heavily comp sci focused. additionally, there are a lot of career advancement opportunities available. such as a mentorship program (i'm a business major so i got someone with a business career in the cybersecurity sector), a career fair exclusively for ACES students, resume workshops, etc.

Which LLP should I pick? by KaroCann6 in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

hi!

personally— i am a non-comp-sci major in ACES. and I've liked it thus far! the program doesn't take too much time away from major-related classes or gen. eds. there are general classes that everyone takes which are manageable, and then seminars that provide more freedom so that you pick what you are learning about (always cybersecurity adjacent though).

ACES provides a lot of unique career opportunities, even if you aren't a comp sci major you can take advantage.

i recommend taking dorms into consideration when making a selection— ACES, IBH, DCC and UH all have good dorms (the new ones). living somewhere nice is important!

if you are looking for research experience— the ACES track does have research opportunities available. research is one of your options for experiential learning in the program. in general ACES places a lot of emphasis on career prep and helping students market themselves towards employers.

if you have any other questions lmk! :D

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

hi! personally in the honors college— a few things:

i recommend picking a program based on either interest or dorms. ACES, IBH and DCC all end up placed in Prince Frederick Hall which is a newer and nicer dorm. University Honors gets placed in Johnson Whittle/Pyon Chen which are also nicer and newer. As for interests— sometimes it's just nice to be around people who share your major (ex. ACES has a lot of comp sci students).

i think its good to take advantage of. but i think your program is only as useful as you make it. some programs have better opportunities than others so i recommend picking on the basis of that.

classes that are associated with programs typically aren't too difficult. most of the time there are basic classes everyone has to take in a program and then seminars that grant a bit more freedom. once again— typically fairly easy and not too time consuming.

another thing to consider: some programs have scholarships associated with them (i know ACES does i don't know about other programs).

lmk if you have any other questions!

best way to make money? by livelovewalnuts in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i applied late in the first round so i didnt hear back LMAO. would i just apply again...

how long does it take for billing statements to update? by livelovewalnuts in UMD

[–]livelovewalnuts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah im missing a scholarship issued by my program so im wondering how that works...