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: Michael Burgos
Hometown: Huntingtown
Major: Sociology with Spanish and Gender Studies
A: Students at UMBC are in a unique position compared to many other universities as they have the ability to directly shape the environment around them. I believe there are two types of students on campus 1)Students with the means to positively change our campus, but without the desire. 2) Students with the desire to positively change our campus but without the means. If we as a community can find common ground between the two then our environment will flourish.
Hometown: Huntingtown
Major: Sociology with Spanish and Gender Studies
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my 6th semester at UMBC.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I currently serve as the Vice President for Student Organizations in SGA, as a peer mentor for SOCY 101, and am a senior member of Men's Soccer.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I encourage and empower others to express themselves truthfully.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: For all positions that I hold I enjoy having the ability to engage people through positive experiences.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: Beginning college or any new environment can be challenging and perhaps a scary prospect. The most important thing I have learned thus far is that as one transitions into these new challenges one must not be afraid of making mistakes. In the end it is from these mistakes that we learn, develop, and grow into who we truly are.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: I began work as a Peer Mentor for SOCY 101 in the Spring of 2014. My time thus far has been excellent and assisting the professor in various capacities has been pleasing. It is very rewarding knowing that I am in a position where I can directly assist and improve the educational experiences of others through our class work.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: I began work as a Peer Mentor for SOCY 101 in the Spring of 2014. My time thus far has been excellent and assisting the professor in various capacities has been pleasing. It is very rewarding knowing that I am in a position where I can directly assist and improve the educational experiences of others through our class work.
A: Life.
Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?
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