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How to Prepare for Final Exams

How to Prepare for Final Exams

How to Prepare for Final Exams

Finals are quickly approaching as the semester draws to a close. This time of year can bring a sense of anxiety or stress, and for many students, it offers an overwhelming schedule of juggling tests, projects and the real chance of experiencing…

Best Study Spots at UM

Best Study Spots at UM

One of the number-one jobs as a student is to study. Go figure, right? But even more so than high…

A Day in the Life of a First-Year Student

A Day in the Life of a First-Year Student

I didn't quite know what to expect when I started my first year at the University of Montana. What…

My Experience Studying Abroad Part 2 - Living in France

My Experience Studying Abroad Part 2 - Living in France

Studying abroad in France has taught me a lot about myself and how I function in new environments…

Get to Know UM Rodeo

Get to Know UM Rodeo

For over 80 years, the University of Montana Rodeo Team has developed talented student-athletes who…

Advice I Wish I Had Before Starting College

Advice I Wish I Had Before Starting College

My first year is rapidly coming to a close here at the University of Montana, and, on top of being…

Staycation in Missoula – Spring Break Plans Close to Home

Staycation in Missoula – Spring Break Plans Close to Home

If work, internships or other plans are keeping you in Missoula this spring break, that doesn’t…

My Experience Studying Abroad Part 1 - Getting Here

My Experience Studying Abroad Part 1 - Getting Here

My name is Madison Knapp, a Creative Writing major and French minor at UM. I’m a student at the…

How to Make Friends at UM

How to Make Friends at UM

Making new friends in a new place can feel intimidating, and many students rank “making new…

Get Involved with ASUM - UM's Student Government

Get Involved with ASUM - UM's Student Government

The Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) is a dedicated group of elected…

Join UM’s The Oval Literary Mag or Submit Your Story

Join UM’s The Oval Literary Mag or Submit Your Story

The Oval is UM’s acclaimed undergraduate literary magazine, entirely comprised, edited and created…

My Experience as a First-Generation Student

My Experience as a First-Generation Student

My name is Roo Gibson-Andersen, and I am a freshman majoring in psychology and minoring in…

My Experience in Design and Technology for Theatre

My Experience in Design and Technology for Theatre

Hi, my name is Ronnie Avansino. I am from Reno, Nevada, and I'm in my senior year, studying for the…

The First-Gen Experience Told by First-Gen Students - Part 2

The First-Gen Experience Told by First-Gen Students - Part 2

Being a first-generation college student comes with additional challenges tied to trailblazing and…

The First-Gen Experience Told by First-Gen Students - Part 1

The First-Gen Experience Told by First-Gen Students - Part 1

Being the first person in your family to enroll in college comes with unique challenges and…

Hidden Gems Across Campus

Hidden Gems Across Campus

Our mid-sized campus in the Northern Rocky Mountains has a lot to explore. You might already be…

An Extrovert's Guide to UM

An Extrovert's Guide to UM

Calling all extroverts, outgoing persons and social butterflies. UM is the place for you. With a…

My Experience as an Out-of-State Student

My Experience as an Out-of-State Student

Out-of-state students like me comprise roughly 30% of the University of Montana’s student…

The UM Makerspace: A Jumpstart to Innovation

The UM Makerspace: A Jumpstart to Innovation

The UM Makerspace is a new area for students to explore technical skills and use machines to bring…

Meet the World Languages & Cultures Department

Meet the World Languages & Cultures Department

The University of Montana believes there is no better time to learn a second language (or third).…