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.

Grit Guides

Ty A.

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Hometown: Frederick, MD
Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2027
Intramural Basketball ASME

Jamie B.

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Hometown: Arnold, MD
Environmental Science
Political Science
Class of 2029
Pep Band Wind Ensemble

Sophie B.

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Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Ancient Studies
Minor: Anthropology
Class of 2026
Welcome Week Leader (Woolie) OPA Ancient Studies Student Council Interfaith Fellows

Grace C.

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Hometown: Maryland
Public Health
Class of 2029
Filipino American Student Association

Shaylee C.

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Hometown: Middletown, MD
BFA Acting
Early Childhood Education
Class of 2026
Acting Early childhood education Tour Mentor

Rowan C.

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Hometown: Frederick, MD
Biological Sciences
Psychology
Minor: Dance
Class of 2029
Mock Trial SGA UMBC Musical Theatre Club

Karina C.

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Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Economics
Media and Communication Studies
Minor: Spanish
Minor 2: Entrepreneurship
Class of 2027
SGA (Student Government Association) Spanish Conversation Club Residential Life and Housing RA STRiVE MOSAIC Center for Democracy and Civic Life

Sarah D.

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Hometown: York, PA
Political Science
Psychology
Class of 2028
ResLife Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program Office of Institutional Advancement CHOICE College Night Welcome Week Leader (Woolie) Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Undergraduate Chair

Ellie D.

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Hometown: Severn, MD
Math
Minor: Computer Science
Minor 2: Spanish
Class of 2026
Student Events Board Musical Theatre Club

Sofia D.

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Hometown: Frederick, MD
American Studies
Early Childhood Education
Class of 2028
Track and Cross Country Phi Mu Sorority Chabad Student Board Sherman Teachers Scholars

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

Brooks G.

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Hometown: Ellicott City
Music Education
Music Technology
Class of 2028
Percussion Ensemble Symphonic Wind Ensemble Orchestra

Nick H.

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Hometown: Jessup, MD
Geography and Environmental Science
Class of 2028
Commuter Life grit guide

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

Alyssa J.

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Hometown: Germantown, MD
Psychology (B.A)
Media and Communication studies
Class of 2028
Student Events Board

Abu K.

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Hometown: Ellicott CIty, MD
Animation
Class of 2028
Dog Collar Comedy Improv Troupe

Katie K.

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Hometown: Walkersville, MD
Biology
Dance
Class of 2026
Greek Life (Phi Mu) Dance Team Pre-PA Society

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

Michael M.

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Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Biological Sciences
Minor: Music
Class of 2026
Rock Climbing Club Wind Ensemble Intramural Volleyball Intramural soccer

Julieta M.

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Hometown: Towson, MD
Media Communication
Class of 2028
Pep Band Voulnteer Art Club

Abby M.

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Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Psychology
Elementary Education
Class of 2027
Welcome Week Leader (Woolie)

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

Grant M.

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Hometown: Goshen, NY
Psychology
Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies
Class of 2028
Pre-Law Society Student-Athlete Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program Diversity Inclusivity and Social Justice Advisory Board Study Abroad - South Africa Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation (Grit Guide)

Vannessa M.

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Hometown: Ijamsville, MD
Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2027
SAE Baja Center for Women in Technology

Nicolas M.

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Hometown: Burtonsville, MD
Cinematic Arts
Class of 2028
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Nicole N.

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Hometown: Hanover, MD
Biology
Class of 2028
Lab Assistant American Chemical Society (ACS) NSBE Shriver LLC Member

Isabela O.

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Hometown: Poolesville, MD
Computer Science
Minor: Bioinformatics
Class of 2029
Center for Women in Technology

Micheal O.

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Hometown: Gauteng, South Africa
Computer Science
Class of 2029
intramural indoor soccer

Pooja R.

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Hometown: Tamil Nadu, India
Computer Science
Minor: Psychology
Class of 2027
Neurodiversity Club Philosophers Anonymous Book Club Tabletop Games Commuter Indian Student Association

Julia S.

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Hometown: Catonsville, MD
Anthropology
Geography & Environmental Science
Class of 2027
Humanities Scholar Film Club

Michelle S.

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Hometown: Capitol Heights, MD
Graphic design
Class of 2028
Art

Olamide T.

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Hometown: towson, MD
biological sciences
Class of 2027
the national society of black women in medicine

Taylor W.

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Hometown: Dover, DE
Fine arts
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Minor: N/A
Class of 2027
Animation club Undergraduate Research Award art club.

Clinton Y.

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Hometown: Maryland
Statistics
Minor: Economics
Class of 2026
Sports Analytics Club Korean Student Association Asian American Student Union Orientation Peer Ambassador Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation (Grit Guide) Game Development

Valerie Z.

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Hometown: Frostburg, MD
Biological Sciences
Class of 2026
Environmental Task Force Club Ice Hockey Club Volleyball