Location, Location, Location!

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All right, everyone, let’s meet Aarsh, he’s a junior biology major on a pre-med track, but he’s also taking full advantage of UMBC’s amazing location, right between Baltimore and Washington, from entertainment to internships, sports and the entire Baltimore College down network at his fingertips, Aarsh has the inside scoop on everything the area has to offer. Aarsh, please take it away,

– Thanks for the introduction Alex. Growing up in India, I was always fascinated by Hollywood and especially the schools I saw on this big screen. I always had this dream of attending an American institute and experiencing the culture over there. In the fall of 2019, my dream came true. UMBC is nestled perfectly in the heart of the East Coast with a number of transportation options at our fingertip. We’re within a short distance of major cities, such as New York, Philadelphia and even the capital, Washington, DC. This makes it for a perfect spot for me. I have friends living in New York and I visit them every chance I get because it’s so easy to go to. I also love to visit DC and take photos with my friends there. In fact, I did a 25 year wedding anniversary photo shoot there during the Cherry Blossom Festival. As an international student, having the ability and the accessibility to visit such iconic places literally makes for a dream come true. In addition to such amazing places around UMBC, we are also in the center of a growing health economy, which provides plenty of opportunities for employment and internships. We are in the ideal location surrounded by some of the world’s biggest research institutes, which provides a great opportunity for many of our students here. Our region is perfect for fans of art, culture and sports and numerous other fun and fulfilling activities, not to mention a ton of other college students. UMBC really brings the world to you. No matter where you come from or what major you choose, or even if you come here as undecided, you’ll always find a home away from home here at UMBC. That’s it from me, take it away, Alex.

– Wow, thanks, Aarsh for showing us around the neighborhood. It’s amazing how many opportunities are within such easy reach of UMBC’s campuses in Baltimore and outside of DC. It’s hard to decide what to do first, best of luck explaining it all Aarsh, very well done, take care.