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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: Theatre

Minor: Dance


Fun Fact

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

My most memorable UMBC experience was...

One of my most memorable experiences here was getting to meet and perform for Misty Copeland! It was such a special and rare opportunity and I will always be grateful for it!

I chose UMBC because...

I had many instructors and mentors who went to UMBC, some of whom were also members of the Linehan Scholars Program! I like the size of our campus, its distance from multiple other cities, and above all else: I love my friends, mentors, and the communities I have found here!

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

I enjoy the courses I take with Prof. Nigel Semaj! They are an incredible theatre instructor who has provided me with a lot of guidance, as well opportunities to explore the interdisciplinary arts!

I'm passionate about...

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

I'm involved with...

Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club
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