University of Maryland
Sophomore Neurobiology and Physiology student at UMD💛🐢
Hi! I'm Aly, a Maryland native sophomore at UMD majoring in Neurobiology and Physiology and Minoring in Spanish Language and Culture. I am involved in various aspects of campus life such as recreational sports (both club and intramural), clubs, the Integrated Life Sciences (ILS) Honors Program, as well as internships/research. Ask me about anything, I'd love to help!
About me
- GenderFemale
- Current academic yearSophomore
- Age18
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusBiology
- Personality typeExtroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
- Would you like to host group tours (optional)?No, private tours only
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Glenelg, MD
Major(s)
Neurobiology and Physiology
Minor(s)
Spanish Language and Culture Health, Humanities, and Medicine
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Clubs, organizations & involvement
ILS Honors Program Women's Surgical Society - Freshman Outreach Representative Undergraduate Research Assistant @ UMD 2026 Summer Research Internship @ the National Institute of Health (NIH) The Every Child Project (TECP) - Tutor UMD Womens Club Soccer A Team Intramural Soccer Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
Many faculty and students here at UMD facilitated the transition into college, transforming what can be a very nerve-wrecking process into an exciting and memorable time. There are many new student events, encouraging students to become involved and get to know others. Many events like the First Look Fair give students the opportunity to find many clubs and activities that interest them from preforming arts club, to various multicultural student unions, to all sorts of club athletics. No matter what you like to do, you are bound to find a club that matches your interests at the First Look Fair. UMD has also eased the transition through orientation events, and offering resources. The school does an amazing job at offering resources to help incoming students feel supported as they embark on their college journey. Everyone here at UMD has been so incredibly welcoming and understanding of the many backgrounds and experiences that the student body possesses. I cannot be prouder to say that I am a student at UMD!
Tip for future students
One thing I recommend is that future students really put themselves out there and try all the different freshman experiences. There are so many events that help immerse new students in the college atmosphere and that is what helped me make friends, making UMD my home away from home.
Favorite class
My favorite class so far has been Bioinformatics and Genomics with Dr. El-Sayed. I enjoyed learning about DNA in high school, and this course delves even further into possible applications and even how to sequence DNA, mRNA, or protein sequences. The professor is very knowledgeable, and he teaches the course in an engaging way, promoting collaboration and critical thinking. THanks to this class, I landed an internship working in a research lab where we utilize CRISPR genome editing after my freshman year!
Career goals
After college, I plan to attend Medical School. My final career aspiration is to become a surgeon.
Ideal way to spend a free night
If I have a free night, I love to have a fun night out with friends, either at sports games, or going out to places like Georgetown or DC. Because I am a huge foodie, I love anything involving going to a restaurant and trying new foods.
High school or secondary school
Glenelg High School, Glenelg, MD
Meeting point
Frederick Douglass Square on the University of Maryland campus
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