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Ruma K.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

She/her/hers

Class of 2022

Current: Chevy Chase, MD

Hometown: Chevy Chase, MD

Major: Political Science

Minor: Art History and Museum Studies


Favorite Spot on Campus

The Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building! I love to sit on the comfy chairs next to the huge windows. ILSB has excellent natural lighting and study rooms among other spots in the building which have been great for studying during exam season!

My most memorable UMBC experience was...

when some people needed to borrow my notes for my Cultural Anthropology class. Little did I know that I would be meeting some of my best and closest friends to this day. It was fun bonding over the class and our shared experiences as well as studying together and that is something that I will cherish dearly.

I chose UMBC because...

I really liked how diverse it was both in terms of the student body and the variety of programs that it has to offer!

My UMBC hack is...

if you plan on commuting to campus, and are taking one of the UMBC shuttles, take advantage of all the stops because if you don't feel like walking or if you are running late, the shuttle cuts the time in half and gets you to your destination in the matter of minuets. It's especially useful when you need to get to the Performing Arts and Humanities Building.

I'm passionate about...

Social Justice Advocacy Art History Travelling Painting

I'm involved with...

South Asian Students Association (SASA) Pi Sigma Alpha- National Political Science Honor Society
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