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Nivi M.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Class of 2022

Current: Ellicott City, MD

Major: Biological Sciences

Secondary Major: Economics


My advice to prospective students...

this is a fresh start, so make sure you learn from the mistakes you made in high school. I regretted not being very involved in high school so when I started at UMBC I made sure to say yes to every opportunity available.

What makes UMBC home?

The people that I have met here and all the great memories I have from spending time with my friends.

How has UMBC helped you grow?

I got the opportunity to really step out of my comfort zone and try lots of new activities to develop my interests. Now I am much better at connecting with people and making decisions for myself.

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

everyone is just as confused and afraid. I wished I'd known that it was okay to ask lots of questions, because usually everyone else around me was just as confused as me

I'm passionate about...

Guitar ice skating Calligraphy Service Hiking Napping

I'm involved with...

Pre-Medical Society Shriver LLC Peer Mentor Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Chemistry Department Learning Assistant Residential Student Association Director of Leadership and Advocacy Erickson Hall Community Council Events Chair
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