When you select any of the following links you will have to press the BACK button on your browser to return to this page. Everything we learn in life comes through and from our relationships with others. Throughout our lives we experience a myriad of relationships. We are someone's sibling, friend, lover, etc. The most important elements of all relationships is that of honesty and loyalty.
Interpersonal relationships are an important part of our lives.
We often define who we are through our relationships with others. As we experience change in our lives, we often experience change in our relationships. Therefore, we change how we define ourselves. As a college student, being a roommate or a classmate may play a greater part in your life than being a sibling or a child. Forming positive relationships within the UMD community will be a key element in your transition to college and will lead to a more satisfying college experience.