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Garrett P.

Tour Guide at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Class of 2022

Hometown: Myersville, MD

Major: Political Science

Secondary Major: History


What makes UMBC home?

UMBC is home to me because of the size, the people, and the memories. It has just the right amount of students for me to feel comfortable. With the reach of a large school, it caters to your needs like a small one. I've met some of the best friends I've ever had each semester. Both my sisters graduated from UMBC, too!

My UMBC hack is...

if you're ever running late, just walk across the open grass. It makes it so much faster.

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Poli 301: Research Methods because it really let me explore a topic that I found interesting. I examined the relationship between wealth and support for government-funded healthcare among minority groups in America. Each student had their own unique project and it was interesting watching everyone's growth!

I chose UMBC because...

UMBC felt like home to me. Not only did both of my sisters graduate from here, but it fits the perfect size of a school for me. It has the connections to jobs and faculty and friends like a huge school. But it also has the ease of building professional and personal relationships of a small school.

I'm passionate about...

Political Activism Research Biking Guitar

I'm involved with...

Environmental Task Force Tennis
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