Maria H.
Tour Guides and Grit Guide at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Class of 2026
Hometown: Eldersburg, MD
Major: Social Work
Secondary Major: Psychology
Minor: Entrepreneurship
What makes UMBC home?
The people on campus! Everyone is so nice and welcoming, you are sure to feel right at home when talking to fellow students!
I chose UMBC because...
I loved the size of the campus and the Social Work program at UMBC!
Favorite Class or Professor and Why
Professor Marcela Mellinger. She is my favorite professor as she pushed me to work harder than any other teacher has. I produced my best work in her class due to her amazing teaching and encouragement. If you ever have the opportunity too take her for SOWK 360 please do!
My advice to prospective students...
Make sure you look into everything UMBC has to offer! Their are endless opportunities and resources provided at UMBC, so looking into all that UMBC has to offer is essential!