Meet the USG Student Ambassadors

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Karen Chij '26

University: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program: Social Work
Transferred From: Montgomery College 

High School: Gaithersburg High School 

Class: Junior

Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Fun Fact: Karen loves listening to music and getting outdoors, especially exploring new hiking spots!

Favorite thing about USG: There are many things, but my favorites are that it is close to my home, the small classes, and the free counseling from the Center for Counseling & Well-being. 

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Moises De Leon '25

University: University of Maryland, College Park
Program: Communication
Transferred From: Montgomery College

High School: Kennedy High School
Class: Junior

Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Fun Fact: Moises grew from 5'4 to 6ft in just one summer!

Favorite thing about USG: The small classes and connections you make with your professors. 

Millena

Fabio Garay '25

University: University of Maryland, College Park
Program: Communication
Transferred From: Montgomery College

High School: Einstein High School

Class: Junior

Other Languages Spoken: Spanish

Fun Fact: Fabio is a huge fan of adventures and adrenaline. Some highlights include skydiving, parasailing, and slingshots!

Favorite thing about USG: Location, affordability, and scholarship opportunities.

Cemia Gomes '25

University: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program: Translational Life Science Technology (Applied Biotechnology)
Transferred From: Montgomery College 

High School: Springbrook High School 

Class: Senior

Other Languages Spoken: Bangla & Hindi
Fun Fact: Cemia claims that she's am not a seafood person, but she secretly likes fried calamari. Shhh!

Favorite thing about USG: The relaxing outdoor spaces on campus, especially the swing in the Garden of Unity and Peace. 

Klea

Vrushali Patel '25

University: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program: M.P.S. Biotechnology
Bachelor's Degree From: St. Xaviers College, Ahmedabad India

Class: Graduate Student

Other Languages Spoken: Hindi & Gujarti

Fun Fact: Vrushali is an international student from India!

Favorite thing about USG: The warm and welcoming environment. Staff members are so helpful and friendly!

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Mariana Ruiz de Streuhofer '25

University: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program: M.P.S. Cybersecurity
Bachelor's Degree From: Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico

Class: Graduate

Other Languages Spoken: German, Spanish, and French

Fun Fact: Mariana has studied and completed internships in Sweden, Austria, and France, gaining a unique global perspective on life and academics.

Favorite thing about USG: The collaborative and supportive environment, where students from all backgrounds come together to learn and grow.

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Sarah Samuels '26

University: University of Maryland, College Park
Program: Public Health Science
Transferred From: Montgomery College

High School: Gaithersburg High School

Class: Junior

Fun Fact: Baking is Sarah’s go-to stress relief! When school gets hectic, She loves whipping up a batch of cookies or experimenting with new recipes. It’s a delicious way to unwind!

Favorite thing about USG: The study areas are amazing—they’re perfect for staying focused and getting work done. Sarah also appreciate all the resources available to help students to prepare for future careers.

Fabio

Shevaughne Wilson '25

University: University of Maryland, College Park
Program: Communication
Transferred From: Montgomery College

High School: Gaithersburg High School

Class: Junior

Other Languages Spoken: Jamaican Creole (patios)

Fun Fact: Shevaughne can sing. He once represented his high school as a tenor for the Montgomery County Youth Choir (MCYC).

Favorite thing about USG: The relationship between classmates and professors. I truly love the closeness at USG!