Peter W.
Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
They/them/theirs
Class of 2024
Current: Ellicott City, MD
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Major: Economics
Secondary Major: Political Science
Minor: French
Favorite Spot on Campus
The dock is a really nice place to relax -- it's serene and somewhere you can go to get away from it all for a little.
My advice to prospective students...
Reach out to people! That goes for people in classes and out of them -- nearly everyone wants to make friends but people who are willing to take the first step are much rarer.
How has UMBC helped you grow?
Every faculty member you'll meet, from teachers to advisors, really cares about your success, academically and personally. I've met a lot of people who have encouraged and helped me to do things I wouldn't have thought I was ready for.
What makes UMBC home?
Everyone I've met on campus. It's a small enough campus that nearly any time I walk anywhere, I run into someone I know, and I really love that.