Grit Guides

Our Grit Guides are here to share their experiences as UMBC students with you! To learn more about each Grit Guide, or send them a message, please click on their profile.

Ramadan A.
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Hometown: upper marlboro, MD
Psychology
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Minor: n/a
Class of 2026
Black Live Matter
Sophie B.
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Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Ancient Studies
Minor: Anthropology
Class of 2026
Welcome Week Leader (Woolie) OPA WILL* Program
Jillian C.
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Hometown: Sykesville, MD
Graphic Design
Minor: Entrepreneurship
Class of 2027
Design Club Linehan Scholar hackUMBC
Shaylee C.
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Hometown: Middletown, MD
BFA Acting
Early Childhood Education
Class of 2025
Acting ...singing and playing piano
KC C.
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Hometown: Laurel, MD
Fine arts
Minor: Photography
Class of 2026
anti imperialist action crew Association of Black Artists
Amariana C.
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Hometown: Laurel, MD
Psychology B.S.
Minor: Biology
Minor 2: Spanish
Class of 2027
First Year Ambassador Sisterhood WOC Coalition National Residence Hall Honorary Connection Corps Interfaith Fellows Undergraduate Research Assistant Community Council
Karina C.
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Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Economics
Media and Communication Studies
Minor: Spanish
Class of 2027
SGA (Student Government Association) Harbor Community Council Spanish Conversation Club
Ellie D.
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Hometown: Maryland
Math
Minor: Computer Science
Minor 2: Spanish
Class of 2026
Student Events Board Musical Theatre Club
Kirstin F.
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Hometown: Maryland
Art History and Museum Studies
Minor: Entrepreneurship
Class of 2025
Association of Black Artists
Kat G.
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Hometown: Westminster, MD
American Studies
English
Minor: Public Humanities
Class of 2027
Cosplay Club
Fikir Dereje H.
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Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Biotechnology
Minor: Business Technology
Class of 2027
EESA Women in Tech Tennis Club Team
Andrew H.
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Hometown: Elkridge, MD
Informaton Systems
Class of 2025
Pep Band Drumline
Norah J.
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Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Psychology
Class of 2025
Study Abroad Psychology Research Lab
Christian J.
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Hometown: Maryland
Political Science
Global Studies
Class of 2027
Resident Student Association Honors College Council Center for Democracy and Civic Life
Shingo K.
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Hometown: Bowie, MD
Chemistry
Class of 2025
Japanese American Student Association
Katie K.
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Hometown: Walkersville, MD
Biology
Dance
Class of 2026
Greek Life (Phi Mu) Dance Team Pre-PA Society
Emily K.
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Hometown: Catonsville, MD
Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Spanish
Class of 2025
Center for Women in Technology Women's Club Soccer Catholic Campus Ministry
Arvind K.
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Hometown: Columbia, MD
Financial Economics
Philosophy
Minor: Information Systems
Class of 2025
Fencing Club Film Club Philosophers Anonymous
Laura L.
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Hometown: Catalunya, Spain
Biochemistry & molecular biology
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Minor: Psychology
Minor 2: Statistics
Class of 2026
Womens Basketball
Kayla L.
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Hometown: Mount Airy, MD
Dance
Minor: Cinematography
Class of 2027
Dance Council of Majors Linehan Scholar Scholar Mentor
Connor M.
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Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Geography & Environmental Science
Minor: GIScience Certificate
Class of 2025
Skating Pokemon Go
Lillian M.
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Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Theatre - Design and Production
History
Minor: Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Class of 2025
Linehan Scholar Study Abroad
Molli M.
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Hometown: Damascus, MD
English
Philosophy
Minor: Theatre Design & Production
Minor 2: Creative Writing
Class of 2027
Take Back the Night
Vannessa M.
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Hometown: Ijamsville, MD
Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2027
SAE Baja Center for Women in Technology
Elizabeth N.
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Hometown: Pikesville, MD
Biological Sciences
Minor: Emergency Health Services
Class of 2025
Retriever Essentials Volunteer Club Tennis Team Volunteer EMT PreMed Club
Bruno N.
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Hometown: Laurel, MD
Information Systems
Class of 2027
Cyber Security Club
Vanessa O.
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Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Public Health
Pre-Dental Hygiene Track
Class of 2027
Emily P.
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Hometown: Arbutus, MD
Chemical Engineering
Class of 2026
AIChE Catholic Campus Ministry Center for Women in Technology
Sonia P.
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Hometown: Maryland
Visual Arts
Class of 2026
Improv Team
Maria Q.
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Hometown: Clarksburg, MD
Psychology
Minor: Philosophy
Class of 2025
Hispanic Latino Student Union InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Latin Dance Team YoungLife Undergraduate Research Assistant Society of Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics Native Americans in Science
Sam R.
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Hometown: Centreville, MD
Biology
Class of 2024
Fencing Hillel
Evan R.
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Hometown: Newark, DE
History
Political Science
Minor: Public History
Class of 2025
Model United Nations Maryland Student Legislature
Julia S.
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Hometown: Catonsville, MD
Anthropology
Geography & Environmental Science
Class of 2027
Humanities Scholar Film Club
Allison S.
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Hometown: Milford Mill, MD
Spanish
Minor: Latin American Studies
Minor 2: Law and Justice
Class of 2025
Research Assistant
Alexandra S.
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Hometown: Waldorf, MD
Public Health
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Minor: N/A
Class of 2025
Woman's Soccer Club
Sreya S.
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Hometown: Woodstock, MD
Public Health
Class of 2026
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Board Games
Gwyneth W.
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Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Dance
Minor: Acting
Minor 2: Entrepreneurship of the Arts
Class of 2027
Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club UMBC Musical Theatre Club
Ryan W.
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Hometown: Great Mills, MD
History
Class of 2025
Philosophy Club Outdoor Recreation Climbing Club
Valerie Z.
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Hometown: Frostburg, MD
Biological Sciences
Class of 2026
Environmental Task Force Club Ice Hockey Club Volleyball