Prospective and Admitted Students

"I attended a serivce tripto Guatemala... This tripinstilled in me a passion forcommunity service, which I'vecarried with me throughout myundergraduate career, andwill carry into the future." 

"There is such a breadth ofeducational opportunities at UMthat there's no reason to at leasttry out a new subject orfield of study."

"I'm proud ofestablishing the first Nu Rho Psi - national neuroscience honor societychapter in the stateof Florida."

I am an actor.
Musical Theatre

Thomas Jansen

"Carve your own path. If you do the same thing as everybody else you will end up in the same place as everybody else." 

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I am a computer scientist.
Computer Science, Psychology
Isabella Antonini

"In my opinion, understanding people and computers is essential for the future because both will always be present."

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"There are so many opportunitieson campus to do exciting things,and you don't always know thatyou like something or are passionate about something until you try it."

"Enjoy every moment! Four years goes by in a blink with all the fun you have here at UM." 

"Throw yourself into creatinga positive college experience for yourself. You'll be thankful you did."

"I am most proudof having led or participatedin various social justiceinitiatives."

I am a chemist.

Chemistry
Sam Peurifoy

"My research experience has been the single most important aspect of my undergraduate career. I have learned more than I would have ever thought possible." 

"If you knock on the rightdoors opportunity is there.“I needed to create change here, at home, before I continued to flourish"

"I love understandinghow the brain works --from development to our senses,there is always more to learn."

I am a writer.
Modern Languages & Literatures
Dainerys Machado Vento

“Everyone told me that it could not be done. I said
politics has put us in a  strait jacket. I am going to choose freedom.”
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I am an artist.
Art & Art History

Lorraine Franco

"I'm doing what I've waitedall my life to do: creating,exploring my artistic passion,and surrounded withwonderful mentors."

I am a writer.
Creative Writing

Patrice Grell Yursik,
also known as Afrobella

"As a student at UM, I was shown that I could write anything from a novel to film script. I learned the basics and was encouraged by faculty to follow my passions."

Mateus Lima
da Vinci Program, Economics, Chemistry

“I felt like I should build my own name in the field. I had always been fascinated by economics and the economic choices people make so I applied as an economics student, but deep down I knew I was interested in medicine too.” 

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I am a computer scientist.
Computer Science

Negin Arhami

“The Computer Science Department is like a family.Everyone is so nice andsupportive, and the department allows you to be very flexible with your schedule." 

I am a mathematician.
Mathematics

Kara McCormack

"I've done a lot of communityservice, and I love the opportunityto give back whenever I can."

"I've had the opportunity tonetwork and develop interventions that can be sustainable in the community."

I am a psychologist.

Psychology
Maggie Dickey

“Not only was I able to pursue other interests with my biology and chemistry minor, the psychology major itself is so diverse." 

I am a political scientist.

Political Science
O'Shane Elliott

"Life is salt.Always salt your food.Don't be afraid to dothings on the spot."

I am a biologist.
Biology/Pre-med

Sophia Raia

"It was a wonderful feeling to be able to form real relationships and connections with the families we were building for.”

I am a biologist.

Biology
Joanna Weremijewicz

Joanna has received a 
Doctoral Dissertation 
Improvement Grant from the 
National Science Foundation 
to support her research 
on fungi that help plants 
absorb nutrients from soil.
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I am an artist.
Art & Art History

Izia Lindsay

"I am excited to havethe opportunity to mentorand work with fellow art students on the nextart insallation."

I am an anthropologist.

Anthropology, Criminology
Andreana Cunningham

The National Museum of 
Natural History will be the 
“scene of the crime” for 
Andreana Cunningham’s 
summer internship.
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