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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

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

MLL 230: World Language Communities. I found it interesting how different multilingual countries treat multiple languages.

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

to get more involved in clubs and activities on campus. It can provide a good balance in your college career.

I chose UMBC because...

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

How has UMBC helped you grow?

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

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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