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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


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.

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

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

Fun Fact

I'm a natural brunette. Also, I won a Nintendo Switch from a UMBC bingo night.

I chose UMBC because...

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

I'm passionate about...

playing the guitar

I'm involved with...

Taekwondo Club
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