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Abigail A.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

She/her/hers

Class of 2022

Current: Germantown, MD

Hometown: Germantown, MD

Major: Biology (BA)

Minor: Africana Studies


Favorite Spot on Campus

Sportszone in The Commons. It can be a very busy area (especially during lunch time) but towards the evening, it becomes a great place to do work, hang out with friends and participate in on-campus programs that the Student Events Board (also known as SEB) host.

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

UMBC is AFST 100: Intro to the Black Experience, taught by Professor Damon Turner. I took this class my first semester at UMBC and the next semester, I declared a minor in Africana Studies. The class taught me about the different factors that affect Black life and also taught me to identify them in my life. By taking this class, I'd became passionate about fixing the healthcare experience for African Americans.

Fun Fact

UMBC produces the most African Americans who pursue M.D, Ph.D than any other university in the country.

My most memorable UMBC experience was...

meeting my suite-mates on move-in day during my freshman year and establishing a close friendship with them. Also reconnecting with an old friend from middle school and rekindling our friendship

I'm passionate about...

My Faith Teaching Children's Sunday School Teaching and mentoring Food! Equality in healthcare

I'm involved with...

Pre-Medical Society Africana council
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