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: Marissa Lenoce
Hometown: Tolland, Connecticut
Major: Environmental Science B.S., Geographic Information Systems certificate
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I am currently a senior, graduating this spring!
A: I think that every event that my coworkers and I program on makes a positive change in the community. If what we do can make a person's day, its worth all the effort that went into the event's planning. You never know what someone is going through, and that one experience could make all the difference!
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: The sunsets on campus are really beautiful. Whenever I'm walking around close to sunset, I always take a couple minutes out of my day to stop and enjoy them!
Hometown: Tolland, Connecticut
Major: Environmental Science B.S., Geographic Information Systems certificate
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I am currently a senior, graduating this spring!
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am President of the Student Events Board, and I work as a proctor in the GIS and Cartography labs.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Student leader, mentor, active problem solver, giant balloon flier, insect collector (its for lab, I swear!).
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: My favorite aspect of my role as (seb) president is helping people find their home on campus. It's so important!! Whether its through an organization like (seb), greek life, athletics, your residential hall, or any other part of campus, finding that group and being passionate about whatever you're doing is what makes the community here so great!
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: Be persistent! There are so many different opportunities that are provided to us here, and even if you don't get the internship or elected position you were hoping for, just remember that its because something better is heading your way- as long as you're willing to put in the effort.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: Be persistent! There are so many different opportunities that are provided to us here, and even if you don't get the internship or elected position you were hoping for, just remember that its because something better is heading your way- as long as you're willing to put in the effort.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: I think that every event that my coworkers and I program on makes a positive change in the community. If what we do can make a person's day, its worth all the effort that went into the event's planning. You never know what someone is going through, and that one experience could make all the difference!
A: Yoga. I started practicing over the summer and I've found it to be a great stress reliever (and its fun!).
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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