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Sydney K.

Alumnus at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Class of 2023

Current: Elkridge, MD

Major: History

Secondary Major: Print Media

Minor: Ancient Studies


Favorite Class or Professor and Why

The History of Medicine with Dr. Chapin. I enjoyed how even though it was a History course, the class was filled with people from majors such as Biology and Computer Science. Sharing a class with students of other majors helped to see other perspectives about History.

Favorite Spot on Campus

Starbucks on Academic Row. It's a central spot where I can recharge with coffee and meet up with my friends.

How has UMBC helped you grow?

UMBC has given me more confidence. When I worked our summer orientation program, the professional staff helped me to develop my leadership skills which I then transferred over to the classroom. Now I can speak in front of crowds with confidence.

My UMBC hack is...

to get to class an hour early. I'm a commuter and in order to find a parking spot, I like to leave an hour before my class starts to give myself time to park and then time to walk to class.

I'm passionate about...

Arts and Crafts Drawing & Painting

I'm involved with...

Musical Theater Club
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