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Maria H.

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

Class of 2026

Hometown: Eldersburg, MD

Major: Social Work

Secondary Major: Psychology

Minor: Entrepreneurship


Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Professor Marcela Mellinger. She is my favorite professor as she pushed me to work harder than any other teacher has. I produced my best work in her class due to her amazing teaching and encouragement. If you ever have the opportunity too take her for SOWK 360 please do!

My UMBC hack is...

to make sure you give yourself time to take care of yourself and invest time into your interests!

My most memorable UMBC experience was...

Quadmania! This is a fun event during homecoming weekend were a carnival comes to campus and you get to go on rides and play games. When I was with my friends, we won a huge stuffed animal and I'll never forget how much we laughed and enjoyed that night!

How has UMBC helped you grow?

I have met some of the most wonderful people at UMBC who push me to do my best work every day. So, UMBC has helped me grow by introducing me to people who will always push me to be my best.

I'm passionate about...

Crafting scrapbooking Crocheting! Video Gaming Singing Social Work Psychology Drinking Coffee

I'm involved with...

Peer Mentor Orientation Fellow Orientation Peer Ambassador
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