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Karina C.

Tour Guides and Grit Guide at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

She/her/hers

Class of 2027

Hometown: Silver Spring, MD

Major: Economics

Secondary Major: Media and Communication Studies

Minor: Spanish


How has UMBC helped you grow?

Here at UMBC, I have had the chance to interact with people of various backgrounds and make so many new connections that I treasure deeply. As I learn more through my classes and those around me, I continue to grow and change for the better.

Fun Fact

My house was haunted growing up! It still is... Very spooky!

During my first semester, I wish I would have known...

How to get involved on campus! It was really scary for me to come to UMBC as most of my friends had gone to other institutions, so it was hard for me to meet new people. As I got more involved on campus, I met many people and made loads of new friends, and I gained all sorts of new experiences through my activities here!

My advice to prospective students...

Put yourself out there! In my first semester, I kept to myself to the point where it was a little isolating. Do not be afraid to meet new people and get to know your professors!

I'm passionate about...

Reading/Writing Anime/Manga Discovering new music Video Gaming TV and films Linguistics Horror Movies Corny Jokes Discovering hidden gem restaurants

I'm involved with...

SGA (Student Government Association) Spanish Conversation Club Residential Life and Housing RA STRiVE MOSAIC Center for Democracy and Civic Life
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