MEI Language Lab

MEI operates a special computer lab just for MEI students. The lab is in Susquehanna (SQH), Room 3116. The computers have special software you can use for extra English practice:

• Pronunciation software
• Grammar software
• Vocabulary software
• Reading software
• Video software

All computers have cameras and headphones and can be used with Skype or MSN.

University Computer Labs

The University of Maryland has computer labs all across campus. Both Windows and Mac computers are available. All computers have Microsoft Office software installed. Printer services are available in most computer labs.

University Media Center

As a student at MEI, you can borrow from a collection of films, documentaries, and TV programs that can help you:

• improve your English skills
• learn more about American culture

Media resources include:

Media Type	Description
ESOL Videos	Video programs to help you improve your English language skills and your understanding of American culture
Pronunciation Videos	Video programs to help you improve your pronunciation of English and to prepare for interview situations
American History in Video	The largest collection of video available online for the study of American history, with 2,000 hours and more than 5,000 titles
Dance in Video	Streaming video collection of dance performances including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, experimental, and improvisational
Education in Video	The first online collection of streaming video developed specifically for training and developing teachers
Ethnographic Video Online	Over 750 hours and 1,000 films for the study of human culture from every region of the world
Opera in Video	Streaming access to 40 full opera performances in a wide range of styles and from different historical periods
Theater in Video	Streaming video collection of plays and documentaries
Anime	An extensive collection of Japanese animated motion pictures and shorts

Advising

MEI students may see advisors any time they have questions.  Some of the areas that advisors can help you with are listed below

Advising	Description
Academics	Admission to UMD Preparing for study in the U.S. Help applying to U.S. universities Advice about UMD academic resources
Immigration	I-20 and visa questions Questions about transferring Questions about working on campus Questions about finding food from your home country Questions about interesting places to visit
Personal	Travel in the U.S. Questions about health services Driving and parking Banking and money Questions about daily life

Campus Recreation

As a student at MEI, you have membership privileges to the weight rooms, fitness centers, gymnasiums, martial arts rooms, pools, saunas, locker rooms and other recreational services on campus, including:

Location	Services
Eppley Recreation Center	Running track Fitness rooms Weight rooms Matted room Table tennis (ping-pong) facilities Aerobics rooms Gyms Racquetball and squash courts Instructional and deep water pools Sauna Steam room Locker/shower facilities Free equipment to use
Outdoor Recreation Center	Outdoor pool Campus bike shop Climbing wall Challenge course
Other Activities	Sports fields for softball, Frisbee, soccer Two regulation field hockey/soccer fields Three regulation flag football fields 14 outdoor tennis courts with lights 18-hole golf course with driving range

Intramural Athletics

The Intramural Sports program offers you the opportunity to play in sports leagues and tournaments, including:

• Basketball
• Outdoor soccer
• IIndoor soccer
• Flag football
• Volleyball
• Racquetball
• Table tennis
• Wiffle ball

Meals on Campus

Students on campus benefit from a rich variety of food choices. You can find foods to meet every taste, craving, and dietary need–and to help you stay healthy. You will find:

• 4 campus dining halls serving complete meals
• several restaurants on campus
• 14 cafés for lunch and light snacks
• 6 food and convenience stores
• 12 dining options in Stamp Union

University Health Center

The University Health Center is proud to be nationally accredited for over 25 years by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, an independent organization that only places its seal of approval on medical facilities that meet the highest standards of quality. Less than 10% of all college health centers in the U.S. are accredited!

Performing Arts Center

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center opened in 2001. It presents dance, theater and musical performances. The center partners with the School of Music and the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies to offer performances, workshops, and other activities that help you dig deeper into the world of ideas.

Student Organizations

There are more than 800 student organizations at the University of Maryland, College Park. These clubs encompass a wide variety of interests and identities, such as religion, ethnicity, hobbies, sports, art, academics, etc. TerpLink allows you to view all student organizations and sign up for events.

The University of Maryland places tremendous importance on student safety as well as being prepared for emergencies. The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) is a professional law enforcement organization that employs over 100 dedicated men and women who are trained and ready to handle any campus situation.

Besides having a professional police department, the University of Maryland Department of Public Safety at College Park offers:

• a 24-hour, 7-day per week walking escort service to any student who asks
• a full service 911 Emergency Communications Center
• a campus-wide lost and found service
• emergency weather notifications