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 Local Shop or Restaurant
Atwater's in Catonsvillle!!! It's a cute brunch spot!
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!!
I chose UMBC because...
of our strong reputation as a STEM and research university. When I was looking for schools, I knew I wanted to either do research or become a doctor and a school with a reputation like UMBC's was a natural choice. Also, I'm a middle child and my parents liked the cost after in-state tuition since they have two other out of state tuitions to pay.
During my first semester, I wish I would have known...
how to use my time and resources better. I lacked a sense of balance to match my sense of purpose and I think I could have been a little more successful, but each semester I get better at it!