About GEOTERPS

Hello, Geographical Sciences community!

We are thrilled to launch GeoTerps, a vibrant space for all members of our department—undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and friends of the Geography Club and GGSO. This blog is designed to foster communication, collaboration, and connection within our community, all while embracing our mission to Be Global.

In GeoTerps, you will find:

  • Updates and Announcements: Stay informed about departmental news, events, and opportunities.
  • Student Spotlights: Share your experiences, research, and interests with your peers.
  • Opportunities: Discover internships, job openings, workshops, and events that support your academic and professional growth.
  • Discussions and Insights: Engage in conversations about geography and its many intersections with our world today.

We invite everyone to contribute! Whether you want to highlight a project you are passionate about, seek advice, or promote an event, this space is for you.

Be sure to subscribe to stay connected and receive notifications for future posts. Together, let us make GeoTerps a dynamic platform where we can all thrive and embrace our global perspectives.

We look forward to your contributions and are excited to see how this space will grow.

Let’s embark on this journey together—Be Global!

— The Department of Geographical Sciences Advising Team, GGSO & Geography Club

Recent Posts on GEOTERPS

  • How to Search For an Internship or Job Workshop (Oct. 15)

    Are you searching for an internship or job and not sure where to begin? Or, have you been looking for opportunities and feel like you’re at a standstill – unsure about the next steps in your search? In this session, we will discuss: Specific resources available through campus and externally to help you find internship…

  • 2024-25 Need-Based Financial Support for Study Abroad – BSOS Majors

    2024-25 Need-Based Financial Support for Study Abroad  – BSOS Majors The BSOS College may be able to provide a maximum of $500-$1000 in need-based financial aid to undergraduate BSOS majors who are admitted to a UMD approved education abroad program and who have documented high financial need (as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid in collaboration with Education Abroad). Students…

  • Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) – Your Gateway to Federal and Private Sector Employment for Students with Disabilities

    If you’re a college student, recent graduate, or graduate student with a disability and looking for internship or job opportunities, now is the time to apply for the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)! This program, coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense, connects qualified candidates with federal agencies and select…