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Joshua L.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

He/him/his

Class of 2021

Current: Maryland

Hometown: Waldorf, MD

Major: Chemistry

Minor: Biology


My advice to prospective students...

is don't be afraid to talk to professors. I have reached out to several different professors whether it was for class or potential career options.

My most memorable UMBC experience was...

Quadmania. It's the end of year celebration and the Retriever Music Society was performing. We were rehearsing for months to prepare, and all day leading up to the performance. Finally seeing the performance on stage was great and all the work behind it was so worth it.

I chose UMBC because...

I knew UMBC had a good science program, and going into that field I thought I'd be able to learn a lot, but I also like seeing all the concerts and shows the art department puts on on campus too.

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Organic Chemistry. Even though it was hard I really felt like I learned a lot. Dr. Gierasch was really engaging and helpful.

I'm passionate about...

Chemistry Research Listening to Music Magic Forensic Science

I'm involved with...

Retriver Music Society Residential Assistant Undergraduate Research
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