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Sonia P.

Visual and Performing Arts Grit Guide and Grit Guide at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

She/her/hers

Class of 2026

Hometown: Maryland

Major: Visual Arts

Concentration: Graphic Design


My advice to prospective students...

Reach out to your professors and advisors about opportunities inside this school and outside of it! So many options are available to you here, and the faculty are a great resource to find out about them.

What makes UMBC home?

The people! I've made so many connections here. My friends are great and I've been fortunate to have many helpful professors that are always willing to chat not just about classwork, but about what it's like to work in my field.

Favorite Local Shop or Restaurant

I love Taste Tea, the boba place near campus! It's walking distance, but it's also accessible by the UMBC bus. It's honestly my favorite boba place ever.

Fun Fact

Comedian and actor Scott Seiss was a founding member of Dog Collar Comedy, UMBC's improv troupe that I am a part of!

I'm passionate about...

Painting Art Fine Art Design Film and Photography Improv Graphic Design

I'm involved with...

Improv Team
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