Kayla H.
Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
She/her/hers
Class of 2023
Current: Hagerstown, MD
Major: Biological Sciences B.A.
Secondary Major: Political Science B.A.
How has UMBC helped you grow?
I have become much better at being more social and being less shy! I have also become a more well-rounded person and student!
I chose UMBC because...
the atmosphere is very community-oriented. I went on campus and immediately fell in love. Everyone was so nice and seemed to really care about me and my success in college.
Favorite Spot on Campus
There are these big windows with benches on the first floor of the library. During the week, it’s too loud to actually study there but on the weekends, it’s a beautiful place to see a lot of campus and get a ton of natural sunlight. I could sit there for hours.
My most memorable UMBC experience was...
STRiVE, which is a leadership retreat that people can go to during winter break. It was so great to meet new people who have different views about life than me. I was able to make new friends and allow myself to be vulnerable in able to learn more about myself. It was one of the best experiences of my life.