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Maria Q.

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She/her/hers

Class of 2025

Hometown: Clarksburg, MD

Major: Psychology

Concentration: Biopsychology

Minor: Philosophy

What makes UMBC home?

UMBC is home, because I feel supported, and friendly individuals around me are willing to help

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

My favorite restaurant is IHOP- Waffles and Chicken with a milkshake is my go-to at anytime

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Dr. Beatriz Lauman for Math 290. Encouraged me to persist and trust my abilities. I had heartfelt conversations about my resilience

My most memorable UMBC experience was...

Fall Homecoming Carnivals

I'm passionate about...

Nature - Hiking Biking Poetry and Writing Journaling/writing Kickboxing Latin dancing Zumba Conversations

I'm involved with...

Hispanic Latino Student Union InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Latin Dance Team YoungLife Undergraduate Research Assistant Society of Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics Native Americans in Science
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