Frequently Asked Questions
After Gemstone
Students who complete and earn the Gemstone Citation pursue a wide range of careers after college. Below is a list of colleges, universities, and companies where Gemstone graduates have attended or worked.
Please note that this information is self-reported and is not comprehensive of all Gemstone alumni.
Alumni Mentor & Partner Program
The Gemstone Alumni Mentor & Partner Program (AMPP) is a student-led initiative that pairs current students with Gemstone alumni based on their shared interests and academic/career similarities. The mentor-mentee relationship provides students with the opportunity to grow their networking skills and knowledge base about professional careers, internships, and post-graduation opportunities. The mentoring experience is largely virtual as students will connect with their mentors via Zoom, Skype, Google Hangout, etc, but in-person meetings are encouraged if possible.
Parent Orientation- July
Please register at UMD's Orientation website.
View Event Details for Parent Orientation- JulyStudent Orientation- July
Please register at UMD's Orientation Office's website.
View Event Details for Student Orientation- JulyTeam Funding
GO Fund
.stat-group { background-color: #efefef; padding: 2em; }The Gemstone Opportunity (GO) Fund is an initiative created by the Gemstone Alumni Board. The GO Fund provides access for current students to engage in unique opportunities and experiences to help them GO, enhancing the quality of the Gemstone experience and creating multifaceted pathways through which our students will GO change the world.
Team Mentor Resources
Mentor Resources
If you are interested in become a mentor, here are a few resources documents to help you learn more about the role of the Gemstone mentor.
Gemstone Mentor Best Practices
Words to Live By: Past Praise of Outstanding Mentors from Gemstone Students
Team Website Guidelines
Building a Team Website
Teams are responsible for building and hosting their websites. Most teams will use free hosting sites, such as Weebly, Wix, Google Sites, or host the team site on their Terpconnect account, though you are welcome to host the site through whatever means you would like.
New teams should have their website complete by the first day of classes of their sophomore year. All teams should be sure to keep their websites up to date as their project progresses and changes.