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Michael M.

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Class of 2026

Hometown: Ellicott City, MD

Major: Biological Sciences

Concentration: Honors

Minor: Music


Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Dr. Tracy teaching honrs 200 You Are What You Eat. Its an interdisciplinary honors seminar that was very engaging. The professor was excited about the content of the class and interacted with the students well. My other favorite class was Physics 2 with Dr. Cui. I was scared to take physics but by the end of the class, I found a love for it because Dr. Cui was able to teach physics in a digestible way.

What makes UMBC home?

What makes UMBC over all other things is the community. The vastly diverse and integrated culture shared between UMBC students is unparalleled. Additionally, the care from faculty makes so many students feel respected, advised, and heard.

During my first semester, I wish I would have known...

Learn to study daily. It is the difference between a B and an A

Favorite Spot on Campus

Varsity volleyball

I'm passionate about...

bacteriophage therapy research Volleyball Music electrical engineering Writing

I'm involved with...

Rock Climbing Club Wind Ensemble Intramural Volleyball Intramural soccer
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