Did you know that we have our first SSW Peer Advisor? Anna Duke is is in her third semester at the SSW, having started part-time in Spring 2021.
Anna is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here are some ways to be in touch:
• Send an email to sswpeeradvisor@ssw.umaryland.edu
• Schedule an in-person (Baltimore) appointment on Tuesdays from 4-5pm
• Drop-in to her advising virtual room on Thursdays anytime between 12-2pm (Sign in here: https://umaryland.zoom.us/j/97867101267?pwd=Vm9hcFg1Y0s0U0oyOC9oRXRpMGlVZz09) Meeting ID: 978 6710 1267, Passcode: 877047
You may wish to discuss the following:
• Tips and tricks of being a graduate student
• Transitioning to full-time after being a part-time student
• Navigating SURFS/Blackboard/Course Schedule
• Foundation coursework
• Course formats (hybrid, in-person, synchronous, asynchronous etc).
If you have any specific questions about your plan of study, the curriculum, various policies and procedures – please continue to be in touch with the academic advisor, Nakiya Schurman and nschurman@ssw.umaryland.edu