I’m 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: Nate Kim
Hometown: Bowie, MD
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my 4th and last year here! I'm a senior citizen.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Director of Academic Affairs for SGA, Desk Staffer at Susquehanna Hall, Tutor in the Chemistry Tutorial Center
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I better students' academic experiences and make sure people have a good time! And then I sleep, sometimes.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I enjoy talking to so many different people. Every year, you meet new people in your major, in your graduating year, freshmen who live in residence halls, administrators, people from different races and cultures and beliefs. I'm friends with people who I never thought I would've when I first came to UMBC. That in itself is pretty great.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: Take some time to appreciate the people around you, your family, your friends, and even the moment itself. It's so easy to get bogged down and stressed out about exams and assignments. It's easy to linger on the hard times. But appreciate them too. Struggles happen but you fight through them. Have fun in everything you do. When you enjoy the journey you take, the end goal becomes that much sweeter.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: ...the AMAZING RACE!!! Anyone who knows me knows how obsessed I am. The number one thing on my bucket list is to be on the Amazing Race. I get excited every time just thinking about it.
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: 1. Late night food runs are awesome. I highly recommend it for any day. Bad for your weight, bad for your studying, but good for your soul. 2. The SGA office is pretty awesome. It becomes a dance club once in a while.
