Aniya Baker

Aniya Baker’s experience at Maryland has been overwhelmingly positive so far. She is fortunate to be on campus with friends from high school who've made the transition to college feel like home. 

Academically, Aniya has enjoyed courses tailored to her major, especially GVPT 241 on political theory. This class has not only broadened her understanding of topics that she is passionate about but also highlighted new career paths in politics. Beyond her major, Aniya is also enjoying BMGT 289D, a course on business frauds and scams. While not a major requirement, the professor and class content are both entertaining and insightful. 

This semester, Aniya has focused on adjusting to campus life, holding back from joining programs to avoid feeling overwhelmed. However, Aniya did attend a session for Justice for Fraud Victims, a program led by her business professor, and she looks forward to participating whenever possible. As time goes on, Aniya hopes to join other programs and organizations that align with her goals, but for now, academics are her priority.