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Alyssa J.

Tour Guides and Grit Guide at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Class of 2028

Hometown: Germantown, MD

Major: Psychology (B.A)

Secondary Major: Media and Communication studies


Fun Fact

I've had 7 fish before and am now on my 8th!

During my first semester, I wish I would have known...

That it's not hard going to the Academic Success Center and there's no pressure to go but the people there can and WILL really help you out.

I chose UMBC because...

I felt like it was close enough to home that I could be close to family but also have my college experience on my own. I also felt like it wasn't so big of a school that I would get swallowed up and lost in everything.

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Robert Anderson- He makes sure the class is engaging with all his personal stories and humor. He also makes sure we learn things as students and aren't left behind when learning new topics.

I'm passionate about...

Community Engagement Connecting with people Transforming Lives through service and promoting education. I enjoy leading or being a part of different projects that allow me to create or design anything in contribution to society.

I'm involved with...

Student Events Board
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