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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 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.

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.

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.

My most memorable UMBC experience was...

The bonfire. It didn't seem like it was going to be much of anything, until it was -- it was a really pretty fire, and it was nice to be around everyone who was out for it.

I'm passionate about...

playing the guitar

I'm involved with...

Taekwondo Club
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