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: Saniya Chaudhry
Hometown: Reisterstown, MD
Major: Biological Sciences
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I have been here three years; senior.
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: You have to create opportunities for yourself. No one is going to hand you anything on a silver platter. You have to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Get out there and do something with yo life, and you won't regret it. Half of the time I don't know what I am doing, but that's what the whole experience is about and it teaches you a lot about yourself.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: I would like to think that I made a difference in Pre Pharmacy Society by providing opportunities for pharmers to get involved and seek out professionals if they have questions. It is really important for me to help others just how others helped me.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: I want to succeed and be someone for my parents, who left their whole lives in Pakistan to give their kids more opportunities. I hope to one day make them very proud.
Also, go to STRiVE. It is life changing!! #PeasInAPod
Hometown: Reisterstown, MD
Major: Biological Sciences
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I have been here three years; senior.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am currently President of Pre-Pharmacy Society, Commuter Assistant for the Office of Off Campus Student Services, and a forever STRiVEr.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: The gurl who everyone thinks is scary but is really not.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: Getting to interact with awesome peepz and building an open and tolerant community, also scaring people with my death stares.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: You have to create opportunities for yourself. No one is going to hand you anything on a silver platter. You have to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Get out there and do something with yo life, and you won't regret it. Half of the time I don't know what I am doing, but that's what the whole experience is about and it teaches you a lot about yourself.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: I would like to think that I made a difference in Pre Pharmacy Society by providing opportunities for pharmers to get involved and seek out professionals if they have questions. It is really important for me to help others just how others helped me.
A: Ed Sheeran, pizza, skies, Harry Potter, ma bed, anatomy, and STRiVE.
Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?
Also, go to STRiVE. It is life changing!! #PeasInAPod
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