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 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.
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.
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.
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!