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STUDENT PROFILES
George Zamora Junior in the Political Science Program Exceptional Education Close to Home
Choosing the right college can be a difficult process because there are so many options and factors that play a vital role in making this decision. This process can be overwhelming and scary. For George Zamora, a junior in the Political Science program at UMBC at The Universities at Shady Grove, all it took was a visit from UMBC’s Political Science program director, Pete Melcavage, to convince him that the best educational option for him was in his own backyard.
“I applied and was accepted to several institutions before applying to UMBC, but it was Pete Melcavage’s visit to one of my community college classes that opened my eyes to the excellent education of UMBC at USG,” Zamora said.
Zamora quickly learned that UMBC at USG offered endless opportunities and the political science program fit perfectly into his professional goals. Zamora also liked the idea of having smaller classes where he would be able to form relationships with his teachers and classmates.
“I live 15 minutes away from campus, so the convenient commute was very persuading. "Plus, I am able to get involved in the local government WHILE (delete "and am" and replaced with "WHILE") receiving the same quality education at USG as I would anywhere else," he said.
In one semester, Zamora has learned a lifetime of valuable lessons that will easily transfer into his political future.
“I have learned how to be more analytical and to question and challenge ideas. It has been exciting to challenge myself in ways I didn’t know I could. I’ve grown as a student, but more importantly, as an educated citizen who will be prepared to respond to my community and the challenges of the professional field,” Zamora said.
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