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Class of 2023 reflects on UMBC as a community that values and supports the whole person

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Kayla Tomas ‘23, information systems, maintained a challenging schedule during her undergraduate years. There were days she rose early, studied, and attended classes in the morning and afternoon, headed to volleyball practice in the late afternoon, paused a half hour for dinner, and then dashed off to lead a dance class in the evening. “It was the support of my friends, my family, and the mentors here at UMBC that made it easier,” she says. Continue Reading Class of 2023 reflects on UMBC as a community that values and supports the whole person

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Graduating students share how unexpected paths and community support got them to where they needed to be

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“College can be a nerve-wracking and anxious experience, right? So when you have a question, or when you are feeling uncertain, when you are feeling overwhelmed, do me one favor,” said Joel DeWyer, director of campus life operations, encouraging students to find community support. “Find someone around you in your community and ask for help.” Continue Reading Graduating students share how unexpected paths and community support got them to where they needed to be

Screen grab from the video by Corey Jennings '10.

UMBC Waking Up

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While you were sleeping, our videographer Corey Jennings ’10 caught some quiet footage of our beautiful campus coming to life! See more videos of campus life at UMBCtube.

 

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