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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 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.

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!

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!

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.

I'm passionate about...

Listening to Music Musicals Creative writing Create long lasting change I love making people feel welcome and seeing them smile. Diversity and inclusion

I'm involved with...

Undergraduate Student Government Association Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Fraternity
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