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Jon J.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

He/him/his

Class of 2021

Current: Baltimore, MD

Hometown: Seoul Teugbyeolsi, Korea, Republic of

Major: Bioinformatics


My advice to prospective students...

is to have initiative to take the first step to interact with fellow Retrievers, professors or staff!

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

Sorrentos and Cactus Silvester

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Dr. Maricell Kann. She is my academic advisor and she helped my throughout my time at UMBC. She always found time to chat with me even when I forgot to make an appointment and gave me helpful advice regarding my academics and career.

During my first semester, I wish I would have known...

that Google Calendar exists! It has helped me manage my time better and be more involved in campus activities.

I'm passionate about...

Vocal Music Hiking Foreign Culture Learning New Languages Traveling

I'm involved with...

Korean Student Association Phi Theta Kappa NSCS National Society Biology Council of Majors USGA Elections Committee
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