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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 Class or Professor and Why

I really liked POLI 327: Interest Groups and Lobbying with Dr. Schaller. It was my first upper level class ever! Initially I was terrified to speak in class and scared of all the upperclassman but over time this class helped me get over my fear of public speaking and Dr. Schaller challenged me and helped me bring my best work forward with every assignment I submitted.

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.

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

Blue Moon Too located in Downtown Baltimore! Get the Captain Crunch French Toast, you will not regret it!

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!

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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