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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


How has UMBC helped you grow?

UMBC has challenged me academically. While taking diffucult classes, UMBC has provided me (and all students) tutoring resources in order to succeed. I am not afraid to admit that I need help because I know that there are resources and people willing to help me.

My advice to prospective students...

is don't feel stuck to one major or minor. It's ok to not know exactly what you want to do but be willing to explore different fields.

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.

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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