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
Favorite Spot on Campus
Erickson field (especially when they have the chairs out!)
My most memorable UMBC experience was...
The bonfire! It felt like the first time I really felt the UMBC community.
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.
My advice to prospective students...
Create a study plan for yourself, check the syllabus before your classes so you know when everything will be done, and try your best to connect with your professors. I know it can be awkward but it really makes a difference if you show that you're actually a present student in the class.