Welcome back Scholars! May this semester be your best yet. For all new freshman, we would like to formally welcome you to the College Success Scholars program. We know that all the commotion that surrounds syllabus week can be overwhelming for first-year students. Make sure to remember who you are, make good decisions, and, most importantly, have fun. Your CSS ...READ MORE »
The College Success Scholars program has played a key role in shaping my personal, academic, and professional experiences at the University of Maryland, College Park. My first year in the program, I was well resourced with tutoring services, free printing, and a satellite office where I spent many hours studying and getting to know other scholars. The following year I had the opportunity to be a team leader. In that role, I was able to understand the behind-the-scenes work that drove the program forward and develop my communication and leadership skills. Continuing in that role this year, I have further developed those skills and cultivated a professional relationship with others in the program and in the OMSE office. Through the CSS program, I have truly grown and matured as a young male of color.
Nehemiah Emaikwu
Class of 2017
University of Maryland,
College Park