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Tawakalitu A.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

She/her/hers

Class of 2023

Current: MANCHESTER, MD

Hometown: Manchester, MD

Major: Graphic Design

Concentration: Visual Arts


My advice to prospective students...

Keep a digital schedule. You can have it in addition to a physical calendar, but I find a digital schedule is more flexible. If you're in class and your professor changes assignments, you can easily swap things around and plan for your week ahead.

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

The Grilled Cheese and Co. of Catonsville puts a twist on a classic dish.

I chose UMBC because...

The fantastic scholars' programs! The Linehan Artist Scholarship, for example, is one amongst a diverse range of scholarships UMBC has to offer. The Linehan Artist Scholars program is a four-year scholarship and mentorship program for visual, musical, and performing artists (dance & theatre).

What makes UMBC home?

The people. The students of UMBC are a tight-knit group of very focus-minded individuals. You can really be yourself at UMBC because there's a place for everyone.

I'm passionate about...

Digital Art Crocheting rollerskating

I'm involved with...

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