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: Yasmin Radbod
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: Sophomore
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: President of UMBC Vegetarians, Leadership Consultant, Asst. Director of Service, Volunteerism, and Awareness, Co-Founder of Baltimore VegFest, Through the Eyes of a Refugee (TEAR) Trip Leader, and more.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: A friend, activist, nerd, clubber, motivator, and advocate for a healthy lifestyle.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: Meeting new people! I love networking. I love exploring different cultures and ideas that are foreign to me.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: As independent, mature, and dedicated as I am, I’m still a kid.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Competence, independent people, passion to a cause, and tofu, among other things.
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: I take a yoga class with Joe at The RAC on Tuesdays. I couldn’t do it the past two semesters, but I really love it. I believe he’s a teacher in engineering, but he’s really quirky and fun as a yoga instructor! I’m taking it again this semester.
One of my favorite spots on campus is the open balcony on the second floor (I think) of the Chemistry building. During the summer, at night, it’s really beautiful from up there.
