STUDENT PERSPECTIVES

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JaVale McBride Morgan State University / Undergraduate, Elementary Education / Pittsburgh, PA

When you come to college in Baltimore, it may seem like it's so much to take in. But if you find your place on campus, then you don't feel as alone. It takes some courage, but if I wouldn't have done that, I would have been nowhere near where I am today.”

JaVale McBride
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Morgan State University / Undergraduate, Elementary Education / Pittsburgh, PA

JaVale's Baltimore | Active Days

JaVale McBride - Undergraduate, Elementary Education and Teaching, Pittsburgh, PA

Follow JaVale from workplace to greenspace! Whether it’s joining a sports league, training for a race, or spending a day on the water, outdoor adventures are closer than you think.

FAVORITES AROUND MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

EAT

EAT

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Find Something To Munch On

From new twists on Chesapeake Bay classics to locally sourced Black-owned vegan cuisine, dining in Baltimore is always fresh and inspired. In every neighborhood, you can find affordable menus that are both mouth-watering and photo-worthy. 

PLAY

PLAY

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Spend The Day Out and About

Whether you’re an amateur naturalist, sports fanatic, art enthusiast, or cultural aficionado, you’ll find countless ways to indulge your passion for the great outdoors, sports, art, and entertainment in and around Baltimore. 

SHOP

SHOP

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Discover New Finds And Treasures

Everything you need plus things you didn’t know you’d love - from thrift store treasures to high-end malls. Baltimore offers great shopping year-round, with unique browsing experiences in one-of-a-kind neighborhoods. 

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

Home to 120,000 students, Baltimore is a vibrant, energetic college town with big city amenities and small town charm. This is where talents are honed, careers are launched, and people and ideas come together. Explore the opportunities Baltimore Collegetown has to offer. 

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OUR PLACE IN COLLEGETOWN

From its founding as a private biblical institute to its 2005 classification as a certified Doctoral Research Institution by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Morgan has served the community with distinction. 

Large

Each year, Morgan enrolls approximately 8,000 students in programs. The school attracts students from each state and many foreign countries. 

Urban

Morgan State is located in Northeast Baltimore City. Students benefit from its suburban feel, beautiful landscape, and easy access to the metropolitan region's best attractions.

Public

Morgan State University is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution. Morgan is known for its excellence in teaching, intensive research, public service, and community engagement. 

FINDING YOUR PLACE IN COLLEGETOWN

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