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Micheal O.

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

Class of 2029

Hometown: Gauteng, South Africa

Major: Computer Science


Fun Fact

A fun fact about me is that I skateboard. If you ever see someone skating around campus between classes, that might be me.

My most memorable UMBC experience was...

My most memorable UMBC experience was Convocation. It was the first time I saw the whole freshman class together, and it made everything feel real. I remember sitting in the Chesapeake arena, hearing the speeches and getting the UMBC pins. Seeing everyone excited for the year made me feel like I was officially part of UMBC.

My UMBC hack is...

Going to my class SI - PASS (Supplemental Instruction Peer-Assisted Study Sessions)

I chose UMBC because...

I chose UMBC because receiving a scholarship made college more affordable for me and my family. On top of that, UMBC has a really strong computer science program with great opportunities for research, internships, and hands-on learning. I wanted a school where I could challenge myself, meet people who are passionate about the same things, and actually feel supported along the way. UMBC felt like the right balance of opportunity, community, and affordability.

I'm passionate about...

Skateboarding Watching soccer games Sleeping

I'm involved with...

intramural indoor soccer
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