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: Elaine Yang
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Major: Health Administration and Public Policy
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my fourth year at UMBC
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: The most important thing that I learned at UMBC is that anyone can make a difference and be a leader. My second semester of my junior year I attended STRiVE leadership conference. It was at this conference that I learned the important of leadership and what I could do to bring about positive social change in my community.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: One way that I have worked with others to make a positive difference in my community is volunteering with my sorority sisters by making posters and welcoming home soldiers at the local airport.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: My favorite spot on campus would have to be the 7th floor of the library. When I study in the corner of the library where I am surrounded my windows, I can see how truly beautiful the campus is.
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Major: Health Administration and Public Policy
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my fourth year at UMBC
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Phi Mu Fraternity for Women, Philanthropy Committee.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I am an Asian-American Greek Life member and STRiVE Alum.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I enjoy being in Phi Mu Fraternity for Women because not only have I found a group of women that I will have a lifelong bond with, I am part of a nationwide, even worldwide organization that is about changing lives. From volunteering with local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and holding events to raise money them, to volunteering at homeless shelters,Operation Welcome Home and more, Being an active member of Phi Mu allows me not only to be a positive influence to those at UMBC and in my Greek Organization, it allows me to reach out to those in my local community and beyond to make an impact. My life's purpose is to change lives and being a part of Phi Mu allows me to do just that alongside other beautiful women I call sisters.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most important thing that I learned at UMBC is that anyone can make a difference and be a leader. My second semester of my junior year I attended STRiVE leadership conference. It was at this conference that I learned the important of leadership and what I could do to bring about positive social change in my community.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: One way that I have worked with others to make a positive difference in my community is volunteering with my sorority sisters by making posters and welcoming home soldiers at the local airport.
A: Intellectually stimulating conversations
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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