Carlton A.

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

Class of 2029

Hometown: Western Area (Freetown), Sierra Leone

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Entrepreneurship

How has UMBC helped you grow?

Embrace research , shown me what is possible through other students who are ahead of me and provided a conducive environment for learning from tutoring, academic peers and a community that lends a hand of help assuring me that i am not alone as i go through my academic journey.

Favorite Spot on Campus

The Retriever athletics center and Mind SPA at the health center

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

I love my Math class because it challenges a limiting mindset i once had and now i am breaking barriers.

My UMBC hack is...

Myumbc and library.edu web page

I'm passionate about...

Soccer I am part of a faith-based Christian club on campus dedicated to help students live for Jesus! Enjoy spending quality time with loved ones Outdoor exploration and love to travel. Helping others in every capacity brings me so much joy

I'm involved with...

UMBC Linux Users group Cyber Dawgs Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) National Society of Black Engineers UMBC American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics UMBC Software Development and Administration Club

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