Chukwunenye N.
Grit Guide at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Class of 2029
Hometown: Lanham, MD
Major: Biological Sciences
Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant
My favorite local restaurant is Taqueria El Cabrito.
My advice to prospective students...
if you come into UMBC with an open mind ready to make connections, you WILL find your people and you will have an amazing college experience. Everything about college is mind over matter so keep your mindset open and steady and you will be fine!
Favorite Spot on Campus
My Favorite spot on campus is the Retriever Learning Center (RLC) in the library because It's a study environment that makes you want to study and also a great place to just chill out with your study group.
During my first semester, I wish I would have known...
During my first semester, I wish I would have known how important studying is. College is nothing lie high school where you can generally get by without studying. The best way to get though college with minimal stress is staying slightly ahead of your classes by studying.