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Lera P.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

She/her/hers

Class of 2021

Current: Baltimore City, MD

Hometown: Baltimore City, MD

Major: Social Work

Minor: Psychology


What makes UMBC home?

UMBC has felt like home from the second I stepped foot on campus for orientation. Everything about the campus feel is so comfortable. Especially the fact that I always see someone I know when I walk across campus, I never feel alone.

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

Taste Tea (a bubble tea place right off campus) is always a good place to hang out with friends. You can even walk there!

I chose UMBC because...

when I stepped on campus for orientation it just felt like home. I also wanted to stay in-state while being far enough from home that it made sense to live on campus.

Favorite Spot on Campus

The second floor of the library or Starbucks because I love to have some background noise when I study. You can always find me sitting in one of these spots.

I'm involved with...

Greek Life Sign of Life Resident Assistant
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