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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)


Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Dr. Freeland! He's my Individualized Studies (INDS) advisor and is someone who really understands where I want to go and pushes me to get there and beyond, but creatively and in my own way.

Fun Fact

I want to study sharks and they're one of my favorite animals, but if I could be any animal then I'd be an otter!

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 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!

I'm passionate about...

Animals Being Outdoors Nature Rowing Exercise Vegetarian sharks Food Marine Biology STEM Biology

I'm involved with...

Rowing Student Alumni Association Honors College
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