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.
Hometown: Colwyn, Pennsylvania
Major: Information Systems
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 5 years, since fall 2008
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: President, Billiards Club (Spring 2010 - Spring 2012); V-President, Billiards Club (Fall 2009, Fall 2012 - Spring 2013); WebMaster, Information Systems Council of Majors (ISCOM) (Fall 2011 - Spring 2013); WebMaster, UMBC PakSA (Fall 2012 - Spring 2013); WebMaster: Head Coordinator, UMBC Student Government Association (SGA) in Communications (Fall 2012 - Spring 2013).
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: IS Student, Helper, Friend, Connect with People, Commuter!
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: UMBC is a diverse and focused community. Communication is the one of the best keys in life. To enhance your UMBC experience, one needs to interact with different students and faculties outside of a classroom setting. Always experience and explore your life to find out what the real world has in store for you.
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: The Phillies, Allen Ezail Iverson, Matthew LeBlanc, Michael Jackson, Andy Roddick, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Ray Allen, Scrubs, House M.D., Tennis, Cameron Jibril Thomaz aka Wiz Khalifa, and Pistachio.
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's not just one story on campus for me. All my experiences are like a roller coaster. It has its up and downs. Sometimes you close your eyes and hold on in sheer terror. Other times, you just have to raise your hands up in the air to enjoy the ride. It's your choice to either scream or enjoy the ride. However, in the end, you'll want to remember all those captured memories.
“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss
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