Lydia M.
Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
She/her/hers
Class of 2022
Current: Eldersburg, MD
Hometown: Eldersburg, MD
Major: Biology
Concentration: Marine Biology
Secondary Major: Individualized Studies (INDS)
My UMBC hack is...
talk to people! The more connections you make the better your UMBC experience will be, from making new friends and memories to getting useful opportunities along your career path!
My most memorable UMBC experience was...
the Alumni Awards event which takes place during Homecoming. It's only open to students who have received certain scholarships or are involved with the Student Alumni Association (SAA). One of the recipients was the Surgeon General, Jerome Adams and after the ceremony I got to talk with him, meet his daughter, and take a selfie!
My advice to prospective students...
is to try new things!! You don't really know if you'll like something until you experience it. Plus it's better to take the risk and maybe find a new passion or meet new friends.
How has UMBC helped you grow?
UMBC has given me the support I needed to recognize my potential and to pursue my dreams with confidence. I've come to realize that what I've wanted to achieve is within reason and that I have the motivation and resources necessary to my success. The sky really is the limit!!