I chose UMBC because...

it has a 5-year masters program that I was interested in, and the Honors College seemed really cool.

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.

My UMBC hack is...

starting work ahead of time if necessary, so I can always get eight hours of sleep a night.

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