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Greetings! I'm one of the Program Mentors for Terp Young Scholars, and I look forward to meeting and getting to know everyone :D

I am a rising sophomore from Waldorf, MD, majoring in Environmental Science & Technology with a focus in Ecosystem Health. I am also in the Scholars Living-Learning Program (Civic Engagement for Social Good). Enjoy these fun facts about me:

I enjoy acting, singing, dancing, and playing instruments (guitar, violin). The arts at UMD have been a great way to foster community and have some fun!

Big music fan of Mitski, Lizzy McAlpine, Wasia Project, NewJeans, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan...

I love to take time exploring the natural landscape, so much that I wrote about it on my college essay. Most recently I went to Mount Rainier National Park, a breath-taking place to visit!

One of my favorite activities to do is visit the National Gallery of Art in D.C., which is absolutely free and absolutely worth it to see all the amazing portraits, sculptures, and exhibits!

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Hi everyone! I'm one of the Program Mentors for Terp Young Scholars this summer, I'm super excited to work with all of you!

I'm a senior English major focusing on creative writing, and I just completed a minor in Japanese. Here are some fun facts about me:

During the school year, I co-lead UMD's Creative Writing Club! My favorite genres are science fiction and fantasy, both for what I write and what I read. My favorite book is Gideon the Ninth!

I've studied Japanese for nearly 9 years, and while I'm still not completely fluent, I can get by in most conversations.

The picture above is me stepping on UMD's "Point of Failure", a spot with a superstition around it. If you step on it, you supposedly won't graduate on time - I seem to be doing fine, though.

I love playing video games! My favorite game is Celeste, and I've also been playing a lot of Hades recently. Other favorites include Portal and Hi-Fi Rush.

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Hi all, I'm Kelsey, one of the Program Mentors here to help you make the most of your Terp Young Scholars summer session!

I am studying Computer Science and Immersive Media Design, entering my senior year here at UMD. Currently, I am a government intern making web apps. Additionally, I am an on-campus supervisor for apartment service desks. When I grow up I want to make videogames, especially VR and educational games.

Some of my interests include art and writing, fashion and makeup, thrifting, interior design, alt rock music, and the boardgame Clue.

A fun fact about me is that I don't have my ears pierced (yet).

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Hello! I'm a Program Mentor for Terp Young Scholars, and I'm excited to meet you all!

I am a rising sophomore majoring in Secondary Education with History. Some facts about me:

I love playing video games, currently playing Rainbow Six Siege (not very good), currently doing a modded run on Terraria with friends, and I love JRPGS.

I love reading manga. Favorite manga goes to Houseki no Kuni (Land of the Lustrous). Currently reading and caught up to Chainsaw Man.

I love watching anime. Favorite anime (up for debate) is Steins; Gate. Currently watching the Spice and Wolf remake.

I also love taking photos. I'm usually the photographer of my friend group. Wishing to get a actual camera in the future, still only using my phone for now.

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Hey! I'm one of the Program Mentors for Terps Young Scholar and I'm so excited to meet you all!

I am a rising sophomore from Ashburn, VA majoring in Computer Science on the machine learning track with a minor in Math. Some fun facts about me:

I love doing puzzles (just finished an 1,000 piece puzzle this summer)

In my free time, I love making bracelets, necklaces and all kinds of accessories

I also love going to concerts! I've seen Conan Gray and Ricky Montgomery and I'm going to All Things Go this year!

My favorite tv show is New Girl (my favorite character is Winston)

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Hi! I'm Zoe and I'm a Program Mentor this summer. I am so excited to meet you all!

I am a rising junior majoring in Secondary Education and Mathematics with a minor in Sustainability. Here are some fun facts about me:

I play the piccolo in the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band and the Maryland Pep Band!

I am from Chicago, Illinois and coming to school here was my first time in the state of Maryland!

I am the president of the Future Mathematics Teachers' Council here at UMD.

I am currently doing research on campus that is focused on developing an app to make large math lectures more interactive for students.

I like to travel, bake, and watch TV with my roommates in my free time.

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Hi everyone! I am one of the Program Mentors for Terp Young Scholars and am excited to introduce you to the University of Maryland this summer!

I am a rising sophomore with a double major in Secondary (High school) History Education and Geography. Some fun facts about me:

I am a huge tennis fan (both watching and playing). I am on the University's club tennis team!

I love listening to and making music! I have been playing piano for 11 years.

I love art and painting portraits. I have recently started loving painting with acrylic paint.

I love traveling and recently took a trip to Spain to visit my sister studying abroad!

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Hi everyone! I am a TYS program mentor and I'm so excited to meet you all this summer!

I am a rising sophomore from Rockville, MD, majoring in General Biological Sciences. I am also in the Honors Humanities Living-and-Learning Program. (Let me know if you have questions about honors!)

Some fun facts about me are:

I love listening to music and making playlists. My taste is so broad, if you put my catalog on shuffle it would go from Zach Bryan to Kaytranada to Rosalia with everything in-between.

My favorite thing to watch on TV are sports, I love watching college softball as a former softball player and Formula 1 Racing (Go Mclaren!).

I was on Nickelodeon in high school. I was featured on Nick News for a non-profit I work for called the Body Positive Alliance and I am in the process of starting a chapter here at UMD!

I am a TYS alum! I took the program during the summer of 2020!

Definitely come find me at some point during the program if you want to talk music, F1, honors and anything else. I hope you have an amazing experience

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Hi all! I am one of the Lead Mentors for Terp Young Scholars and I'm so excited to meet all of you this summer!

I am a rising sophomore majoring in Public Policy with a focus track on Health Policy & Management.

Some fun facts about me:

I can speak multiple languages aside from English including Urdu, Spanish, Hindi, and a bit of Turkish & Arabic.

I absolutely love traveling! The above picture is from my study abroad in Cuba that ended in June.

I enjoy reading and am always looking for new book recommendations from others! If you have any books you'd recommend please let me know!

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Hi! I'm the Program Coordinator for Terp Young Scholars, and I'm excited to meet you all this summer!

I graduated from UMD with a master's degree in School Counseling, and went to Earlham College in Indiana for my bachelor's degree. Some fun facts about me:

- I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. West Coast best coast!

- I enjoy videogames (currently playing Ghost of Tsushima), playing guitar/ukulele, and hiking

-I've had premature gray hair on my head since I was ten (I'm an old soul on the inside)

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to find me on campus or email tys@umd.edu.

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Hello! I am one of the Lead Mentors and I'm excited to work with you all this summer!

I am a rising sophomore and I am majoring in Early Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish. Some fun facts about me:

I love country music, specifically Kane Brown and Morgan Wallen. I own Miranda Lambert's country boots! I know people will hate on me for this but I don't care. :)

I was a gymnast for 12 years.

I love to travel and since I am studying Spanish, I am trying to convince my family to travel to Panama for winter break!

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Hi!! I'm one of the Lead Mentors for Terp Young Scholars and I'm so excited to get to meet you all!

I am a rising senior from Baltimore, MD, double majoring in Psychology (BS) and Sociology. Here are some fun facts about me:

I love love going to concerts! I've been going to All Things Go for the past three years. This year will be the third time I've seen Hozier and Mitski in concert (top two artists)

I love to travel and will be going to Chicago soon after TYS

Big baker and cook!

I also love to read and am working through a very long TBR right now

Huge sitcom fan! I started watching Superstore and have seen New Girl 13 times