Real People Profiles: Meghan Carpenter We're asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.


Name: Meghan Carpenter

Hometown: Catonsville, MD

Major: Political Science


Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my last semester :(

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: I'm a Senator in the Student Government Association and a proud member of the Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars and the Honors College.

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: I work to improving campus and empower others to lead (with sass).

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: I really truly enjoy working with groups of dedicated people to get students what they need to be content and engaged during their college years and beyond. I love watching people fill out their voter registration forms almost as much as I love having conversations about where the best pizza is in Arbutus or Catonsville. Being able to represent UMBC in different facets is really rewarding and exciting.

I also really enjoy having conversations with people who think differently than I do. The great thing about UMBC is that we are a diverse campus, not only in terms of where we are from or what we look like, but in how we think. The best thing about UMBC is having the ability to learn something new from someone different every day.

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: The most important thing I've learned at UMBC is to have an open mind and take chances. I've spent much of my life being afraid of introducing myself to new people. When I came to college, I forced myself to be the person that I've always wanted to be. That meant saying hello to people, joining clubs, and participating in discussions. I went from not raising my hand in class, to giving a speech for 400 people in the UC Ballroom. I'm proud of the changes I've made, and the partnerships that have helped me do so.

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: The Atlanta Braves, coffee, wedding cake shows, sleeping, Aaron Sorkin, stuffed animals, reading, and knitting.

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: I've had a lot of really great opportunities at UMBC and worked on a lot of great projects, but my favorite was planning and hosting the Election Night Extravaganza in 2012 to celebrate the presidential election. I get really excited about democracy and government, and this was the perfect moment to encapsulate my UMBC experience. The Commons was packed with good people, good conversations, fun games, and pizza. I'm really proud of the work that we did so that everyone could enjoy themselves, and I'll always remember where I was the first time I learned the results of my vote. It was a great experience.

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Name: Manpreet Suri

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland

Major: Information Systems

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: I am a graduating senior, coming close to the 4 year mark.

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: I am a Resident Assistant and the McNair Scholars Web Master.

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: I am a Residential Life team member, peer counselor, and a friend.

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: I have been able to continuously learn from the paraprofessional community as a Resident Assistant. From summer and winter training to the RA class, this job is full of ways to engage in self learning and development. As a McNair Scholar I have had the opportunity to engage in research and travel, I have made some wonderful friends and memories through my involvement. As a webmaster I learn about how UMBC is using prominent new technologies to make our campus more web friendly and I get to design a space that thousands of people will interact with.

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: In college, little things seem significant. Wear the wrong shirt and you're labeled a loser for life. Plant a wet one on your girlfriend and once you break up, everybody whispers you're the worst kisser ever. As cliche as it is, life goes on. College is the time where I am exposed to the most amount of people that have the potential to be my friends. So I have to find the person I want to become by exposing myself to all different sorts of people, every chance I get. 

At UMBC, I have learned how important initiative is. As I grow up, less people are telling me what to do. It's all up to me to get the job done. I have to start taking charge of my own life because ultimately what I become will be a product of my own choices and decisions. 
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: Running through trails, eating good food, traveling the world, authentic relationships, and lifelong learning.

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: There are plenty of things about the UMBC campus that I enjoy. Pig pen pond for a walk, the balcony of the physics building on a calm spring day, the CERA trail for runs, using the skywalks that connect the academic buildings for when weather gets rough, admin building breakfast after a workout at the RAC, and many more. Although I will miss these things as I graduate UMBC, I will never forget the journey. 

Oh and….“there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” —Christopher Robin

Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from the Office of Student Life. Join the Co-Create UMBC group on MyUMBC. Like Co-Create UMBC on Facebook. And follow David and Craig on Twitter.
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UMBC is full of treasures and oddities hidden in plain view. Here's one of them. Where is this person? Let us know by email at CoCreateUMBC [at] umbc.edu. Bonus points for sending us a photo of yourself with this work of art (by email, or via the Co-Create UMBC Facebook page or Twitter (#PicUMBC)). The prize for being the first to identify the location of this treasure/oddity correctly (and specifically): You'll be celebrated in the next PicUMBC post.

PicUMBC #6, Revisited:




Jay Hong, Lynitta Karley and Zsade Fleming all correctly identified Usher's location: the wall behind the Famous Famiglia counter in The Commons. So did  Dylan Cook and Yiannis Balanos, who earned  bonus points for submitting this photo:



But the winners, with bonus points, in record time, were Josh Massey and Sarah Lilly:



Congrats to Josh and Sarah. Who's next?

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Name: Dina Trembisky

Hometown: Potomac, MD

Major: Media and Communication Studies

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my fourth semester at UMBC

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: Social Media Intern at Student Life, Committee member for the Student Events Board, New Member of my sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: Trying to get people as excited for UMBC events as I am.

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: I love working at Student Life. It's so incredible to be around people that are constantly looking for ways to enrich the lives of UMBC students, and the fact that I get to be a part of it all is amazing. A huge part of what I do is promoting and documenting various events on campus, which gives me a chance to attend events that I might not have gone to on my own, and a great opportunity to meet people I otherwise might not have ever had the chance to meet!

Along with promoting events, SEB is what makes many amazing events come to life on campus. From planning an event from scratch to actually helping run it, being involved in the process is extremely rewarding.

Mostly recently, when I joined Alpha Sigma Alpha, I became part of the amazing Greek community on campus. It's such an exciting and supportive community, definitely one of the best decisions I have made in my college career so far!

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: College is all about trying new things and leaving your comfort zone. Getting involved in various student organizations, clubs, and really anything on campus is so important. There are so many opportunities for students to *actually* make a difference and meet incredible people at UMBC, and there is a place for everyone here, you just have to leave your dorm room and find it!

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: Pizza, camels, summer camp, and meeting new people.

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: You will get more free shirts than you can handle while you are here.

Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from the Office of Student Life. Join the Co-Create UMBC group on MyUMBC. Like Co-Create UMBC on Facebook. And follow David and Craig on Twitter.
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by David Hoffman

Have you ever used Microsoft Word's "Autosummarize" feature? It assigns a score to each sentence in a document (based on whether it contains words used frequently in the document), then uses the scores to produce a summary.  As summaries of the content, these "autosummaries" tend to be awful. But sometimes they can produce interesting combinations and sequences of ideas: a kind of machine poetry.

I took the last three years of Real People Profiles (136 of them), cut and pasted each person's answer to the question 'What's the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?' into a single Microsoft Word document,  "autosummarized'" it to 25% its original length, then "autosummarized" the summary to 10% of its original length.  Here is the result: More than 11,000 words boiled down to less than 300 representing, in an odd and very unscientific way, the collected wisdom of the UMBC community.


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So what's the most important thing I've learned at UMBC?

I've learned that your college experience isn't determined by which college you go to but rather how involved you are. I have learned many things about different cultures. So I've learned to talk less and listen much more.

The most important thing I have learned at UMBC is that anything is possible. I've also learned that it's never too late to change or make a change!

Those life experiences changed everything for me. 

The most important thing I have learned at UMBC is to get involved! Sometimes you learn more outside of the classroom then you could ever dream of learning within.

Being at UMBC/college has helped me become more well-rounded. College is full of opportunities to learn, but even more importantly, college is where YOU as a person truly grow. Throughout my time here at UMBC, I've learned lifelong lessons, met lifelong friends, made lifelong commitments...all that good stuff.

I have learned my strengths and weaknesses.

The most memorable thing that I have learned in college was shared by Dr. Hrabowski:

Watch your thoughts, for they become words.

Watch your words, for they become actions.

Watch your actions, for they become habits.

Watch your habits, for they become character.

Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.


In college I learned that finding the humor in everything is key to a healthy life.

The most important thing I have learned at UMBC is to make the most of your experience here.  UMBC students are smart and driven. 

I have learned two things at UMBC that have completely changed the way I approach life.  Firstly, I learned who I am.  I have learned opportunities are always available for you at UMBC.

There is so much more to learn.

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Name: Deepak Mishra

Hometown: Germantown, Maryland

Major: Mathematics


Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: 7th semester

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: Data Analyst, LETS GO Boys and Girls
Grader, Multivariable Calculus

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: President of UMBC Hindu Students Council and Actuarial Students Association
and Member of UMBC Wrestling and Club Tennis

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: My roles involve a lot of teamwork, networking, and being conscientious and extroverted.

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: The most memorable thing I have learned at UMBC is to keep looking for opportunities around you. There are so many things in terms of meeting with professionals, getting involved in student organizations, sports activities; anything fun one could think of is happening around the campus. It's just a matter of showing interest and being involved in it.

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: Roller coaster rides.

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: One of the most interesting stories I can think of is when I got confused between one of my advisors and his twin brother. I sat with his twin bother and started talking about classes for the upcoming semester and all. When our meeting was done, he asked me, "Are you sure I am your advisor?" Then he revealed that he has a twin!

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UMBC is full of treasures and oddities hidden in plain view. Here's one of them; but from what UMBC wall is Usher gazing? Let us know by email at CoCreateUMBC [at] umbc.edu. Bonus points for sending us a photo of yourself with this Usher pic (by email, or via the Co-Create UMBC Facebook page or Twitter (#PicUMBC)). The prize for being the first to identify the location of this treasure/oddity correctly (and specifically): You'll be celebrated in the next PicUMBC post.

PicUMBC #5, Revisited:




The smiling fish swims in the UMBC library pond, as depicted in a mural on the northeast wall of the Student Organizations Space, which is on The Commons' 2nd floor. Sarah Lilly got it right:



And so did Yiannis Balanos:




Bonus points to both of them for the photos! But it was Chris Oyson who found it first:



Congratulations to Chris. Who's next?

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Name: Joshua Massey

Hometown: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Major: Computer Science


Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my second semester at UMBC

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: I am a Senator in the Student Government Association. I am also a member of the Pep Band, the Christian group "Salvation & Praise," and a Winter 2014 STRiVE'r.

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: A dedicated student, a diligent worker, and a thoughtful friend :)

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: I enjoy being able to network with other students, alumni, faculty, and staff. I find it interesting that so many people from various backgrounds can come together to share ideas effectively. I value being able to experience the world through the eyes of others without having to travel far.

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: The most memorable thing I have learned here thus far is that your experience here is what you make it. You can stay in your room and study all you want, but will have missed out on all that the University has to offer. Even if there isn't a program, initiative, or student organization here that is "for you" there are many resources here to pursue your interests with like-minded people.

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: Learning new things, gospel music, Facebook, and CBS's "NCIS"

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: Years ago, my father, like myself, attended UMBC and was an active member in the Student Government Association. He served as Vice President for Minority Affairs within SGA. His most important memory of his time in SGA was when he rallied many of the African American students to students to protest the development of the land they played flag football on. They lost their battle and the administration (including then-Vice Provost Hrabowski) saw that the Engineering Building was constructed. The irony of this is that I am a STEM major.

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UMBC is full of treasures and oddities hidden in plain view, and this is the second PicUMBC image to feature a fish. But where is this image on campus, and in what water is the fish swimming? Let us know by email at CoCreateUMBC@umbc.edu. Bonus points for sending a photo of yourself with the fish by email, or to the Co-Create UMBC Facebook page, or on Twitter (#PicUMBC). The prize for being the first to identify the location of the treasure/oddity correctly (and specifically): You'll be celebrated in the next PicUMBC post.

PicUMBC #4, Revisited:



Lindsey Canterbury correctly identified this as part of one of the backlit photos decorating a two-story wall in the Public Policy Building atrium:




Congratulations to Lindsey. Who's next?

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by David Hoffman and Craig Berger

1. That moment of hesitation and uncertainty after you hear a greeting or compliment but didn't see the person say it, and so can’t be sure whether it was directed at you.

2. The impulse of each generation to invent or appropriate its own words for “great!” (cool, rad, hot, tight, on point, etc.).

3. The occasional, usually brief interval in which all of the inanimate objects you encounter (your car keys, hairbrush, sandwich) slip out of your hands, malfunction, break, get in your way, or otherwise hinder your progress.

4. The turning point when you decide to pursue the major and career path you really want, rather than those you had felt pressured or obligated to pursue.

5. The point in the semester at which it's just completely impossible not to have arrived at a long break, and yet weeks remain.

6. The period after you've had a difficult experience that has probably made you stronger and wiser but before you have had an opportunity to apply your new strength and wisdom (and so prove to yourself that they exist).

7. Moments that will, in retrospect, turn out to be the beginnings of stories that define you (e.g., meeting your future significant other for the first time), but which, when they occur, seem perfectly ordinary.

8. The problem of being only 80% sure you've remembered someone’s name correctly, but being beyond the point in your acquaintance when it is reasonable to ask.

9. The sense that you are probably being watched, right at this moment, by a squirrel.

10. The point at which the awfulness of an experience starts to be diminished by anticipation of the awesome status update you'll soon be able to share on social media.

11. The moment when someone offers a friendly, parting thought and you say, "You, too!," when it doesn't apply to them.

12. The unearned sense of accomplishment you feel when finding an open parking spot at a prime location.

Suggestions?

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