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How to Feel More Prepared for College

College is an exciting and unpredictable time in your life. It’s a big step and comes with narrowing the scope of what you want to study, making new friends, joining clubs, attending events, living away from home and finding the right balance…

25 Summer Activities In and Around Missoula

Like the foliage, Missoula springs to life during summer. With big, sunny skies, rivers, mountains,…

Free & Fun Things to Do in Missoula

Some of the best things in life are free. Walking by the river admiring the mountains, perusing art…

What to Expect Your First Year at UM

Your first year of college – it’s a time that will fly by too fast and be hard to forget. Meeting…

Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad

The scariest part of my study abroad experience was the unknown. Although I had ideas about what…

Must-Do Experiences While Attending UM

Your time at the University of Montana will be filled with endless unique experiences and lifelong…

Advice from an Outgoing Senior

Dear UM Student in the middle of it all,

Do You Need a Major to Start College?

Short answer – no! Long answer – no! You do not need a major to start college. In fact, undecided…

How to Prepare for Final Exams

Finals are quickly approaching as the semester draws to a close. This time of year can bring a…

A Bear Necessities Guide to Renting in Missoula

Renting is a bit like fighting a raccoon for your own sandwich. It’s confusing, slightly chaotic,…

How UM is Redefining Career Readiness

When you walk into a classroom at the University of Montana, you aren’t just preparing for a final…

Launch Your Career with AI and the Montana Way

College is an exciting chapter filled with new opportunities and growth, but navigating your career…

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…

Campus Traditions: What Makes Us Montana

The University of Montana is more than a place - it's a vibe. Our storied university, established…

My Experience in a UM Residence Hall

Living in a residence hall is a common experience for most first-year students, and opinions about…

The Bear Necessities Guide to Health Insurance

Insurance is a bear. The University of Montana proudly claims the Grizzly as its mascot, but unlike…

Make the Most of Your UM Experience with these Campus Opportunities

UM’s education is unmatched on either side of the Rockies, but there are certain campus groups and…

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…

Your Guide to Indoor Winter at UM

The mountain playground we live in provides fun times throughout the year, especially during the…

My Experience as a First-Generation Student

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