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Peter W.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Class of 2024

Current: Ellicott City, MD

Hometown: Ellicott City, MD

Major: Economics

Secondary Major: Political Science

Minor: French


Favorite Class or Professor and Why

Debating America with Professor Jeremy Spahr. It's a first-year seminar that was my first ever in-person class. I learned a lot about contemporary issues, and having discussions about them was really fun.

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

On campus: Halal Shack, off campus would have to be Fire Wok.

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.

I'm passionate about...

playing the guitar

I'm involved with...

Taekwondo Club
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