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Jillian C.

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

She/her/hers

Class of 2027

Hometown: Sykesville, MD

Major: Graphic Design

Minor: Entrepreneurship


My most memorable UMBC experience was...

My first homecoming carnival! My friends and I had a blast homecoming weekend. We had lots of fun, won prizes, and made some great memories.

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

Oca Mocha! It's a super cute cafe just outside campus, and a great option if you're looking for something off campus, but not too far. Plus they have amazing coffees!

I chose UMBC because...

I chose UMBC because of the amazing opportunities provided by the university. For example, there are tons of amazing opportunities for new experiences and learning through the Linehan Scholars Program. Things like study abroad, research grant, and internship opportunities are also an incredible aspect of UMBC.

My UMBC hack is...

Spend time or study out and about! I met so many people and discovered lots of hidden gems just by exploring campus in my first few weeks, and I also felt even more connected to the campus community,

I'm passionate about...

Reading Working Out Hiking and the Outdoors Drawing Painting Design

I'm involved with...

Design Club Linehan Scholar hackUMBC
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