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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 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!

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.

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.

I'm involved with...

Greek Life Sign of Life Resident Assistant
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