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Emily K.

Grit Guide and Tour Guide at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

She/her/hers

Class of 2025

Hometown: Catonsville, MD

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Minor: Spanish


What makes UMBC home?

Everyone genuinely wants you to do your best! It's amazing to see other people so passionate about their interests and supportive of everyone else.

How has UMBC helped you grow?

There are so many academic and personal opportunities offered at UMBC, and it has been a huge growth experience to be encouraged on all sides to pursue my goals.

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

Opie's Ice Cream in Catonsville is always my go-to, they have the best soft-serve!

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

I loved Engineering 101 because I had a great time with the group robotics project, and it was really fun getting to know my group members!

I'm passionate about...

Soccer Reading Books Hiking Service Family and Friends

I'm involved with...

Center for Women in Technology Women's Club Soccer American Society of Mechanical Engineers Catholic Campus Ministry Intramural Sports Shriver Center Honors College
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