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: Stephanie-Jane Okpara
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Riverdale, MD
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Riverdale, MD
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my 4th year at UMBC.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Service Intern, President of Student Alumni Association, Vice President of the Gospel Choir, IHU Peer Facilitator and last, BUT certainly not least, a WOOLIE!
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Listener, friend, encourager. Assisting people in any way I can.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I LOVE meeting and interacting with new people and new students, more specifically. Meeting people not only helps me learn about others, but also about myself. I love answering questions about campus and pointing people to whatever resources they may need. I also like to encourage new students to get involved and explore UMBC. It's only as fun as you make it to be.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: One of the most important things I've learned in college is to realize when it's time to let something go. I like to act like Super Woman, but I just can't do everything. Letting go of something doesn't mean you've failed. BALANCE is key.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: God, optimism, smiles and jokes. Oooh, and most definitely chocolate.
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 wherever there are free UMBC shirts.
BONUS VIDEO QUESTION: What else would you like to share? Ask yourself a question and answer it.
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