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: Valerie Koury
Hometown: Osceola, Arkansas
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I've been at UMBC for 5 semesters.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am a Resident Assistant in Chesapeake Hall. I am an ally for QUMBC.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I impact the experience of residential students and spread smiles across campus!
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I love how many opportunities UMBC presents to its students. My role as a Resident Assistant has showed me that there are tons of ways to make a difference in someone's life or to get involved with something that will change your life. I love that I am able to interact with residents daily and influence their residential experience.
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 at UMBC is to get involved! There are a lot of unique opportunities presented to us as college students that you can't get (for free, anyway) many other places. Take advantage of every opportunity and have fun!
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Nutella, nail polish, and Mexican cuisine.
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 campus is very beautiful and I feel at home walking around here. Especially at this time of year with the trees changing colors and the view from the bridge near Library Pond, it's a wonderful place to live and to learn.
BONUS VIDEO QUESTION: What else would you like to share? Ask yourself a question and answer it.
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