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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


My UMBC hack is...

if you have some spare time to get to class and you are trying to avoid taking stairs, take the elevator in a building to the next floor. Buildings usually have an upper level and a lower level entrance. Taking the elevator from the lower level to the upper level and exiting via the upper level exit spares the trouble of climbing the outside stairs.

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.

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.

What makes UMBC home?

The relationships that I've made. There is a community for everyone .

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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