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Ryan G.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

He/him/his

Class of 2023

Current: Bethesda, MD

Hometown: Bethesda, MD

Major: History

Secondary Major: Political Science


Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Greek Mythology with Dr. Phin. This was my favorite class because as you read myths you'll begin to realize that many tropes/ plot structures have their origins in myths.

My UMBC hack is...

in the library, there's an Einstein Bagels which is open every day of the week and weekend. If you're a morning person, you can use your meal plan to get a bagel and coffee and then study at the nearby tables.

My advice to prospective students...

is college can be a lot of fun but has a lot of distractions so it's important to balance the fun stuff with the work you need to do for your classes.

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

there are a lot of resources on campus meant to help students succeed. The writing center, tutoring center, and peer study groups all help students to succeed, and I wish I had used these resources in my first semester.

I'm passionate about...

Going to the gym Taekwondo Photography Video Games

I'm involved with...

Photography Club Taekwondo Club Tour Guide Model United Nations
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