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Kirstin F.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Class of 2025

Current: Waldorf, MD

Hometown: Maryland

Major: Art History and Museum Studies

Concentration: Visual Arts

Minor: Entrepreneurship


Fun Fact

I volunteered/worked as the Teacher's Assistant throughout high school.

I chose UMBC because...

I chose UMBC because it was one of few universities within the DMV area which offered Animation as a major. I also chose UMBC because I felt it had a community and atmosphere which would allow me to grow and make a name for myself.

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

My favorite local shop is Taste Tea in Arbutus, because its the perfect spot to grab a simple "After-Classes treat", "Mid-Week Treat" or "Pick-Me-Up Treat"!

My advice to prospective students...

My advice to prospective students is to take an active role in finding your community on campus! There are many clubs and activities/opportunities here, but you have to be willing to reach out and attend/join them.

I'm passionate about...

Drawing & Painting Watching Movies Reading Books/Manga/Webtoons

I'm involved with...

Association of Black Artists
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