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Monica R.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

They/them/theirs

Class of 2024

Current: Baltimore, MD

Major: English

Minor: Psychology


How has UMBC helped you grow?

UMBC helped me grow by pushing me out of my comfort zone and teaching me to not wait for opportunity but to go out and find it.

What makes UMBC home?

What makes UMBC home is the diversity on campus.

I chose UMBC because...

I chose UMBC because I wanted a school that was both affordable and offered a lot of career opportunities.

Favorite Class or Professor and Why

My favorite professor is Dr. Dicurci because she's a really adaptable and understanding teacher.

I'm passionate about...

Creative writing screenwriting Comics Movie Viewing Horror Movies

I'm involved with...

Queer and Trans people of Color Bartleby
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