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Gwyneth W.

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

They/them/theirs

Class of 2027

Hometown: Maryland

Major: Dance

Minor: Acting


Fun Fact

My birthday is 5/5/05, and I was born on the 5th day of the week!

I chose UMBC because...

Many of my dance instructors growing up had attended UMBC, and I felt very at home in their program. The Linehan Artist Scholars Program has provided me with so many cool opportunities across all arts disciplines. UMBC is also a very conveniently sized and positioned campus. The entire campus is walkable, and is located fairly close to the Baltimore Inner Harbor and Washington DC.

My advice to prospective students...

I would advise new students to be open to trying new things, but don't take on too much! It can be very tempting to say yes to every activity or event that comes your way, but your first priority should be taking care of yourself.

How has UMBC helped you grow?

UMBC has helped me discover my own processes and preferences by offering me many opportunities, both inside and outside of my departments.

I'm passionate about...

Performing Musical Theatre Listening to Music Crafting Crochet watching movies with friends

I'm involved with...

Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club
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