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: Amir Ali
A: The most memorable thing that I have learned at UMBC is something that older students who I admired would say all the time: there is no excuse for you not to enjoy the UMBC experience! Being bored in college is never, ever, ever fine when there is literally SO much to do and be involved in! The most successful and admirable graduates that I've met are the people who did a ton of things on campus. That's where I want to be.
Hometown: Englewood, NJ
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my second year at UMBC
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I work in the Office of Student Life, serve as a staff member in the Department of Environmental Affairs in SGA. I also serve on the executive board of the Black Student Union.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: My roles involves a LOT of smiling, writing, talking, laughing and meetings!
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I most enjoy talking to people in a completely natural, unforced way. Formal conversation is nice, but informal conversations shows me that a person is really going to allow me to see a side of them that they really don't have to show me. It is endearing!
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Beef jerky
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 think an interesting story is the first time I played Humans vs. Zombies. It reminded me of being a kid again and it was so easy to get lost in the game! I had such a fun time out there running around Academic Row and hiding in crevices of buildings! It is really funny to me because the first time I saw the players on action I thought it was so, so, incredibly weird. Just goes to show that you shouldn't knock something 'til you try it!
BONUS VIDEO QUESTION: What else would you like to share? Ask yourself a question and answer it.
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