Peter W.
Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
They/them/theirs
Class of 2024
Current: Ellicott City, MD
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Major: Economics
Secondary Major: Political Science
Minor: French
My most memorable UMBC experience was...
The bonfire. It didn't seem like it was going to be much of anything, until it was -- it was a really pretty fire, and it was nice to be around everyone who was out for it.
Fun Fact
I'm a natural brunette. Also, I won a Nintendo Switch from a UMBC bingo night.
How has UMBC helped you grow?
Every faculty member you'll meet, from teachers to advisors, really cares about your success, academically and personally. I've met a lot of people who have encouraged and helped me to do things I wouldn't have thought I was ready for.
Favorite Class or Professor and Why
Debating America with Professor Jeremy Spahr. It's a first-year seminar that was my first ever in-person class. I learned a lot about contemporary issues, and having discussions about them was really fun.