| #: ''Unfortunately, mandatory fees (between $4-600 a semester) cannot be covered as part of tuition remission. These fees do provide services: for example, by paying them you are allowed to use ShuttleUM and the gym for free. However, it is important to remember that you will have to cover these yourself and budget accordingly. The Terrapin Payment Plan offers a way to pay fees gradually throughout the semester. This will allow you to pay your student fees gradually over the semester rather than in one (expensive) sum right now. You can enroll in the program and get more information here: [http://www.bursar.umd.edu/TPP.php]'' | | #: ''Unfortunately, mandatory fees (between $4-600 a semester) cannot be covered as part of tuition remission. These fees do provide services: for example, by paying them you are allowed to use ShuttleUM and the gym for free. However, it is important to remember that you will have to cover these yourself and budget accordingly. The Terrapin Payment Plan offers a way to pay fees gradually throughout the semester. This will allow you to pay your student fees gradually over the semester rather than in one (expensive) sum right now. You can enroll in the program and get more information here: [http://www.bursar.umd.edu/TPP.php]'' |
− | #: ''There are many computing resources available to graduate students. You can get help setting up servers, you have access to computing clusters, access to the VR equipment and lab, access to an eye scanner and other HCI equipment, and access to hardware rental (including VR headsets). At the university level, there are many resources for students. You have access to courses at other universities [consortium http://www.registrar.umd.edu/current/registration/consortium.html]. The university provides students with access to adobe creative suite and other expensive software tools, such as Matlab. Eppley Recreation Center is amazing. There are tons of cardio and weight machines, basketball, and squash courts, and there are many classes including dance fitness, weight training, and yoga that you can take for free. The Arts and Learning Center (ALC) has classes every semester for a small fee (usually less than $100) and they're generally weekly or twice per week. Classes include pottery, dance, drawing, intro to guitar, etc." | + | #: ''There are many computing resources available to graduate students. You can get help setting up servers, you have access to computing clusters, access to the VR equipment and lab, access to an eye scanner and other HCI equipment, and access to hardware rental (including VR headsets). At the university level, there are many resources for students. You have access to courses at other universities [http://www.registrar.umd.edu/current/registration/consortium.html]. The university provides students with access to adobe creative suite and other expensive software tools, such as Matlab. Eppley Recreation Center is amazing. There are tons of cardio and weight machines, basketball, and squash courts, and there are many classes including dance fitness, weight training, and yoga that you can take for free. The Arts and Learning Center (ALC) has classes every semester for a small fee (usually less than $100) and they're generally weekly or twice per week. Classes include pottery, dance, drawing, intro to guitar, etc." |