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.
My UMBC hack is...
when it rains or is really cold, you can cut through the buildings to get to the higher buildings on Academic Row by taking elevators and the skywalks.
My advice to prospective students...
is don't be afraid to put yourself out there! If you're living on campus, get to know those who live on your floor and in your building, go to the activities your hall has! If you're a commuter, spend some extra time on campus aside from classes, talk to those in your classes, go to the commuter lounge.
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.