avatar

Maria Q.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

She/her/hers

Class of 2025

Current: Clarksburg, MD

Major: Psychology

Concentration: Biopsychology


What makes UMBC home?

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

How has UMBC helped you grow?

Giving me opportunities to voice out my opinions slowly. By sharing my stories, listening to others, and expressing my human self.Through leadership positions like becoming a teaching assistant for first-year students and an academic peer advocate

My UMBC hack is...

To get brunch at the administration building- best coffee and cafe spot!

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

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 Undergraduate Research Assistant
View all Grit Guides for University of Maryland, Baltimore County