I’m 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.
Hometown: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 4 semesters
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am a second semester Peer Health Educator.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Peer Health Educator, Biology major, STRiVEr, visionary, friend :)
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I love being able to build connections with people in a variety of backgrounds and I love what I do as a Peer. I feel like I've grown more this year alone than any other time in my academic career. Even though I am a commuter, I still feel a sense of community on campus. There is always room to learn something new and to be a part of something beyond what we would expect of ourselves.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The more you step outside of your comfort zone, the more it expands. This lesson was particularly evident with my participation in STRiVE, among many other lessons that I intend to carry with me through life beyond UMBC. When I first came to UMBC I didn't know where I would fit in and I pretty much kept to myself. Slowly but surely I found my niche with Peer Health and it opened a lot of doors for some amazing opportunities. I learned to never be afraid to take a risk because life is entirely too short to stand passively and wait for things to come your way. If not now, then when?
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Travelling, reading, learning, meeting new people, watching movies, and cheesecake!
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: Not too long ago, a friend helped me discover the rock garden by the Commons garage and the pond by the research park. They were such peaceful places and it helps to leave the fast paced world of UMBC to take a moment for yourself.
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