During my first semester, I wish I would have known...

To reach out for help faster through academic success center tutoring, and attend office hours more often

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

Fun Fact

Learning Portuguese

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

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