Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Class of 2024
Current: Ellicott City, MD
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Major: Economics
Secondary Major: Political Science
Minor: French
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.
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.
starting work ahead of time if necessary, so I can always get eight hours of sleep a night.
Reach out to people! That goes for people in classes and out of them -- nearly everyone wants to make friends but people who are willing to take the first step are much rarer.