The Result of Grit | UMBC Student Success Stories

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:47:22 -0400
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When you consider grit and how it helps shape success, you realize there is such opportunity for those willing to open their minds.

A Journey of Grit and Success

Rebecca Shields began her journey to UMBC after graduating with a degree in neuroscience from a small liberal arts college in New York. “I started working in the field but realized I was actually allergic to man-made rubber, and couldn’t handle the gloves that were in the labs. So, I had to really look at what else I could do. My parents, both working in the field of systems engineering, suggested that as an option. After all, it’s a booming field and truly interests me,” said Shields.

Read full interview here.