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Jamie B.

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

He/him/his

Class of 2029

Hometown: Arnold, MD

Major: Environmental Science

Secondary Major: Political Science


My advice to prospective students...

Don’t let anyone else tell you what you should do with your future. It’s up to you, and you’re going to be happier if you make your own choices.

My UMBC hack is...

Use the library's resources - research librarians, inter-library loans, and everything else that it has to offer!

Favorite Spot on Campus

7th floor of the library where you can see Baltimore in the distance, especially at night!

Fun Fact

I have a drone pilot’s license!

I'm passionate about...

Dungeons & Dragons Animation Conservation

I'm involved with...

Pep Band Wind Ensemble
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