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: Okemeteri Esiekpe
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I'm in my second year of graduate school.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am the Graduate Coordinator for LGBTQ Programs in the Office of Student Life.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Helping to foster an inclusive campus community.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I absolutely enjoy getting to know the students! I am inspired and energized by them on a regular basis.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most important thing I have learned in college is that sometimes, the most unlikely people become your lifelong friends.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Great conversations, great friends, laughter, and sleeping!
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: My favorite spot on campus is the Women's Center. Jess Myers, Galina Portnoy, and other staff members keep this center welcoming and inviting for everyone - not just women :). If you need a moment's rest, an engaging conversation, or a laugh, stop by.
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