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
Fun Fact
I'm a natural brunette. Also, I won a Nintendo Switch from a UMBC bingo night.
My UMBC hack is...
starting work ahead of time if necessary, so I can always get eight hours of sleep a night.
During my first semester, I wish I would have known...
that basically any issue you have, academically or otherwise, you can find someone on campus whose job it is to help you. The Career Center is really useful for resume workshopping, for instance, and you can go without an appointment.
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.