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Kat G.

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

They/them/theirs

Class of 2027

Hometown: Westminster, MD

Major: American Studies

Concentration: Communications and Technology

Secondary Major: English

Minor: Public Humanities


What makes UMBC home?

My friends in the Humanities Scholar's program and in the Humanities Living Learning Community!

Favorite Spot on Campus

The Herbert Run Greenway nature trail. It's a beautiful trail for hiking and relaxing in nature!

I chose UMBC because...

I appreciated the atmosphere. UMBC is definitely a school that prides itself on academic excellence and pushing students to reach their fullest potential while also exploring new passions, which is what I wanted out of higher education.

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Humanities Seminar with Dr. Timothy Phin. It was a great introduction to the Humanities Scholars program and I made friends with most of the students in my class!

I'm passionate about...

Singing Songwriting Reading Skateboarding

I'm involved with...

Cosplay Club
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