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

What makes UMBC home?

The community and diversity

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.

My advice to prospective students...

seek help when needed and make use of college resources from day one

Favorite Spot on Campus

The Retriever athletics center and Mind SPA at the health center

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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