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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


My most memorable UMBC experience was...

going to late night with my friends, really every year, but especially freshman year. We went to get food together almost every night and it was a great way to catch up about our days and get some downtime from homework.

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 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.

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

that almost all of the food options on campus take your meal plan! I did not know that the food options in The Commons and Administration Building took the meal plan. It opened a whole new world of food on campus when I found out.

I'm involved with...

Greek Life Sign of Life Resident Assistant
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