I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty and staff, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.
Name: Christopher 'skooter' Moss
Hometown: Ijamsville, MD
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: As a student, or as staff? Ha ha. I started attending UMBC when I transfered in the summer of my Junior year, Fall 2006
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
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: Don't be afraid to try anything once. That is what will make your experience at UMBC worth it!
Name: Christopher 'skooter' Moss
Hometown: Ijamsville, MD
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: As a student, or as staff? Ha ha. I started attending UMBC when I transfered in the summer of my Junior year, Fall 2006
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: IT Support Specialist for The Commons.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I fix problems and find solutions for making the Commons more efficient.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A:I love the community that exists at UMBC, both faculty and students. I had the privilege of being a part of the student body prior to transitioning into my role in the Professional Staff world, and I feel as though having experienced both has given me a unique perspective in my role. The people at UMBC are what make all the difference, student and staff alike!
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: Trust yourself. You are the only one who truly knows what you are and what you are capable of. And on the same note, never sell yourself short. We are our worst critics, when usually unecessarily so.
Q: Complete this sentence: “I am a big fan of __________”
A: Creativity, it's what keeps me going during the day.
A: Don't be afraid to try anything once. That is what will make your experience at UMBC worth it!