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.
Favorite Class or Professor and Why
Debating America, which was a first-year seminar where we learned about the origins of political ideologies and how they affected American thought and policy. It was very interesting to learn why people believe certain ideologies!
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.
During my first semester, I wish I would have known...
that there is more to college than just studying and I should allow myself to find opportunities. I used to stay in my room a lot either doing homework or watching Netflix. I wish I had known sooner that I would find my place on campus.
My advice to prospective students...
is it's okay to not know exactly what you want to do in the beginning! That's what college is for! You don't have to come in with a strict plan because it can change based on how you change and grow! Also, don't be afraid to explore any and all interests that you have because college is the perfect time to do so!