Karla M.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

She/her/hers

Class of 2022

Current: Columbia, MD

Hometown: Odenton, MD

Major: Modern Languages & Linguistics

Concentration: Applied Linguistics

Secondary Major: Biological Sciences

I chose UMBC because...

of how close it is to home and how welcoming the campus felt.

My advice to prospective students...

is to take electives that match your interests! You are more likely to perform well in them and you can learn more about a topic you're passionate about.

How has UMBC helped you grow?

UMBC has helped me build my confidence and has helped me identify my strengths and abilities.

Fun Fact

I'm trilingual, I am fluent in English and Spanish and I'm currently studying Korean.

I'm passionate about...

Crafting Learning New Languages Foreign Culture National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Speech Language Pathology

I'm involved with...

Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation (Grit Guide) Welcome Week Leader (Woolie) Biology Council of Majors Hispanic Latino Student Union

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