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PROGRAM BUILDING BLOCKS
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Primary goal: Positively influence decision-making practices that
support personal responsibility and foster a healthy community.
TERP 101 and Terps-On-The-Go: Educational updates help student-
athletes assess their interpersonal skills and qualities to maximize their
potential
The TERPS Wellness Series: Educational seminars with a focus on
promoting awareness, education, and motivation for positive behavior change
Study Abroad Information Sessions
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Primary goal: Help student-athletes learn how to enhance their
marketability in the workplace.
Business Etiquette Social: Event that prepares student-athletes for the
job search, interview process and networking skills
InTERPship Academy: A paid, 8-week summer internship within Maryland
Athletics, local business and government agencies
Career Shuttles: UMD bus chartered group site visits to employers in the
area (ex: Under Armour)
Career Planning Meetings: Opportunity for student-athletes to meet one-
one-one with a career counselor