Interviewing is such a crucial part of the recruitment process, and also the most stressful parts of hunting for a new job. Depending on the job, interviews can take twenty minutes or span several days with multiple interviewers and an intensive screening process

In this blog, I will be sharing some common Tips and Tricks for Interview:

1. Research about the Organization:
Research about the company and the interviewers. It is essential to know the needs of the company.
2. Prepare list of questions you would like to ask:
Asking the question shows interest in the position and will also demonstrate the research you have done for the company.
3. Arrive Early:
Try to arrive 10 minutes early to the interview. It is necessary to be punctual.
4. Dress Professionally:
This is important as it presents a visual image that you are professional.
5. Maintain Eye Contact and show interest:
Maintaining Eye contact conveys Confidence and exhibit honesty.
6. Never Discuss about the money:
Its important that you don’t discuss about the salary until the job offer has been presented to you.
7. Follow up the interview with Thank you letter:
It is a courteous way to thank an interviewer for his or her time. It makes you look professional and thoughtful. It also gives your profile a strong impression.

I know it’s been a while after the deadline has passed to file for Financial Aid. But this blog is about the quick overview of all things Financial Aid.   

Who to contact when you need help! 

If you are looking for any help related to financial aid, registration, student records and billing, you’re the one and the only go to place is the Solution Center. 

The Solution Center 

UMass Lowell 

University Crossing 220 Pawtucket St., Suite 131 

Lowell, MA 01854-5141 

Phone: 978-934-2000 

Fax: 978-934-2041 

Email: TheSolutionCenter@uml.edu 

Web: uml.edu/TheSolutionCenter 

NEW! UMass Lowell has launched the award-winning GetAnswers online video service! You can get answers instantly to all your financial aid related questions and much more 24/7 at  

uml.financialaidtv  

What you should know! 

Check out Your Guide to Financial Aid for information on financial aid programs available to you. 

This guide will cover the following areas in detail: 

• Your Financial Aid Eligibility 
• Understanding Your Award Letter and Types of Aid  
• Federal Student Loan Programs 
• Additional Financing Options  

• What You Need to Know About the Verification Process 
• Adjustments to Your Financial Aid  
• Paying Your Bill 
• Maintaining Financial Aid Eligibility.  
• Student Responsibilities  

What you should do! 

• Apply for aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Our UMass Lowell School Code is: 002161. 
• Request Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) for you and a parent/guardian to sign the FAFSA. 
• Avoid delays by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) on the FAFSA to report tax information. 

Jasmin is from Boston, Massachusetts. She is a senior psychology major with a premed track. Want to get to know her more? We asked her a few questions about her experiences at UMass Lowell!

Q: Was UMass Lowell your top school?              A: No. I wanted to go out of state.

Q: Why did you come to UMass Lowell?               A: It was the most affordable from all the schools I applied to.

Q: Was it hard for you to adjust to UMass Lowell?                                                              A: No, I was fine. I was very close to home so I went home every weekend.

Q: Did you live on or off campus?                                                                                        A: I lived on campus all 4 years.

Q: What was your favorite residence hall to live in and why?                                              A: My favorite residence hall to live in was Bourgeois Hall  because my roommate was never there and I had the room all to myself.

Q: What’s your favorite thing about UMass Lowell?                                                            A: I made great friends!

Q: What has been your favorite class so far?                                                                      A: My favorite class was Human Sexuality. I liked the discussions that we had in class and listening to people’s opinions.

Q: What are some changes UMass Lowell has undergone since you’ve been here?            A: They added the business building. They also bought Perkins and tore down the dining hall on South Campus. Now the dining hall is located in McGauvran.

Q:  What are your plans for after graduation?                                                                    A: After graduation I plan to become a physician assistant and to help the less fortunate. I also want to be the greatest I can be! 

Second semester is flying by! We are in March, have one month left and before we know it, it’s finals week. You might be losing focus and motivation around this time. Not going to the library as much as you were in the beginning of the semester, saving studying and homework for the night before and watching Netflix BEFORE finishing all your work. Summer vacation is right around the corner, we can smell it. BUT you have to remember why you’re here. We all have a goal.

Here are 10 ways to stay motivated while studying: 

1. Take breaks every hour: You do not have to complete everything in one sitting, Take breaks, talk to friends, check your phone. then get back to work!

2. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb: We are glued to our phones. the second it vibrates we have to check who it is, what it was. put your phone on do not disturb so you have zero distractions.

3.  Head to a quiet space: OFTEN TIMES OUR ROOMS MAY BE TOO LOUD TO GET WORK DONE. GO TO THE LIBRARY OR THE RESIDENCE HALLS STUDY ROOMS. 

4. REWARD YOURSELF WITH AN M&M FOR EVERY PAGE YOU READ:  Your professor assigned a 30 page reading and said there would be a quiz. Reward yourself with a snack, food is always great motivation.

5. Make plans for when your work is completed: if you make plans for after you are done your work, it’ll allow you to get it done faster!

6. use a Study Lockdown App: yes believe it or not there are apps that may benefit you when you are trying to study! try it out!

7. Power Naps: although you might think its counterintuitive, power naps help a great deal. 

8. Study Groups: Having study groups is very beneficial because if you do not understand something, you can ask a friend.

9. Make index cards: making index cards before your test is a great way to prepare yourself for your exam.

10. Play Classical Music: It may not be your favorite type of music but you will notice how calming and helpful classical music can be when you are studying.

Look at yourself in the mirror

Say out loud, “I can do it”

Even if you don’t believe it, say it again. This time, even louder, “I can do it!”

At different points in our lives, we might feel discouraged. We might feel like we’ve been dealt more than we can bear. However, Winston Churchill once said, “Never, never, never give up!”

I think he had the right idea here. The only way you can fail is by not trying or giving your best attempt. And even if you don’t succeed in the way you thought you would, know that you learned a lesson and can only grow from your experiences. In addition, learn to find joy even whilst in the process. It makes life much easier to deal with.

I get it. Writing emails seems so…weird. However, to brand yourself as a professional, you do need to be able to send emails professionally. Below is a basic outline for emails. Buut before we get to that, if your email sounds childish or embarrassing (like hotpurplesoccergirl99@gmail.com), you should change your email name or don’t give out that email.In fact, using your school email is good enough!

OKAY! Let’s do the thing! Keep reading!

Subject: Something related to your message. Example: Meeting with you

Dear/Hello Mr./Mrs./Ms./Professor/Dr. Last Name,

A line of greeting. Example: I hope this email finds you enjoying your day.

Your respectful and grammatically correct message. Example: I would like to schedule a meeting with you concerning the last exam at your earliest convenience. Please let me know your availability.

Thank you!

Your Name

Preparing for Mid Terms:

Spring Break is around the corner but before that you all need to go through the mid terms. so in this blog, we’ll be giving you some tips to ace your mid terms. They are as follows:

1. Disconnect

Turn off all your Social Media like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snap chat while you are studying as it can take up a whole lot of time. I know it’s hard but it can save a lot of time.

2. Make a Schedule

Work on your subjects beforehand. Go through the material at least once after each class so that it’s easier in the end to remember.

3. Take Breaks while studying

Don’t just sit and study continuously for hours. Take a break after every hour for 5 min but don’t distract yourself by using social media in those breaks.

4. Sleep

Don’t be an owl.It is important to have sufficient sleep as it will help to relax your mind and body.

5. Group Study

Some people prefer to study alone and some in groups but Studying in groups has more advantage than studying alone. You’ll be able to clarify your doubts and discuss it out and this will help you to remember the things more.

Hope that you all will like  tips mentioned above helps.

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Planning Spring Break

With the semester in full swing, Spring Break is probably the last thing on your mind right now. Breaks are pretty much relaxing whether if you are looking to visit places or even just planning to visit home. Now is the time when you can start planning for the Spring breaks.
So here are our small tips for planning your Spring Break vacay:

1. Discuss with your Friends or Family
Whether you are looking to go away or planning on staying home, communicate with your friends and family to let them know where you are thinking of going or include them in the planning process.

If you are planning to go away, answer the following questions for yourself:

Where would you like to go?

Can you afford it or not?

Will you drive or fly?

Are there any discounts you can take advantage of such as group discounts.

If you are planning to stay home, try planning one day trips, or go shopping.

2. Start Saving and Book
If you are planning to go away from your house, try to search for best flight and hotel deals online. Listed below are the sites where you can find the cheapest flight and hotel deals

• justfly
• kayak
• groupon

Start planning your budget on how much you will be spending on food, drinks, as well as living and travel expenses. This will help you to keep track of your money and will give you an idea whether you need to cut back and prioritize. Remember to try and find all-inclusive trips to help save money on food, drinks and travelling expenses.

If you are planning to stay home, you will be thinking you can go on shopping sprees since you are saving on travel expenses. Right? However, we all know a trip to Target and CVS can end up being just as expensive as a trip to Punta Cana.

Let us know in the comment section below how you are planning to spend your Spring Break!

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ORIENTATION LEADER?

• Entertaining
• Friendly
• Leader
• Lively
• Influential
• Helpful
• Energetic
• Dedicated
• Responsible

It will be a fun Summer with a staff who will turn out to be more like family when the Summers over. You get to help students successfully transition into their first semester while building on your own leadership and professional skills. You get PAID, you get HOUSING, and you get a Summer MEAL PLAN. As someone who was an orientation leader for two years, it’s an experience that I loved! I met so many amazing friends from the orientation staff as well as amazing new students. Being an orientation leader is a TIME COMMITMENT, so be sure to keep that in mind when applying!

Application deadline is February 23rd at Noon.

After the first few weeks of classes I can imagine the winter break blues hitting hard right now. I bet you’re missing your own bed, the home made food, annoying your siblings and miss having your pet around at all times. It’s normal, we all miss having 3 weeks off and being able to relax, catch up on shows and most importantly be around family. But don’t worry, the enrollment ambassadors got you covered with ways to avoid the winter blues!

1. Stay involved! If you are already in clubs, continue going to meetings! This is a great way to keep your focus and energy on something else!
2. Stay active! Go to classes that the CRC offers! Take friends and go to zumba. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Great way to stay active and help with the winter blues!
3. Weekend adventures! If you have time on the weekends, get a group of friends and go do something fun! Go shopping, go bowling, or even head to the city of Boston!
4. Make time for yourself! There’s nothing wrong with some alone time, in fact, its quite healthy for you! Read a book, journal, take a walk around campus!
5. Visit home! Unfortunately, not everyone can go back home on the weekends, but if you can, take advantage! Go home at least one weekend a month, just to be around your family!