Justin B.
Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
He/him/his
Class of 2020
Current: Oakland, MD
Hometown: Oakland, MD
Major: Computer Science
Concentration: Cybersecurity
Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant
Chef Paolino. It's an Italian restaurant about five minutes from campus. They have the best cannolis.
How has UMBC helped you grow?
It's definitely broken me out of my introverted shell but in a comfortable way. I've been able to partake in some great opportunities, such as being a Resident Assistant and being in the Cyber Dawgs club. It's enabled me to sharpen my skills in my field and meet a lot of people along the way.
During my first semester, I wish I would have known...
how easy it was to make friends by just getting out of your room and doing what you like.
My advice to prospective students...
is use your passions and interests to discover different clubs, organizations, groups, jobs, and so on. This will allow you to meet new people, find study partners/groups, and open the door to future opportunities.