Real People Profiles: Stephanie-Jane Okpara

Sun, 22 Sep 2013 19:06:00 -0400
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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: Stephanie-Jane Okpara

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Riverdale, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my 4th year at UMBC.

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: Service Intern, President of Student Alumni Association, Vice President of the Gospel Choir, IHU Peer Facilitator and last, BUT certainly not least, a WOOLIE!

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?

A: Listener, friend, encourager. Assisting people in any way I can.

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: I LOVE meeting and interacting with new people and new students, more specifically. Meeting people not only helps me learn about others, but also about myself. I love answering questions about campus and pointing people to whatever resources they may need. I also like to encourage new students to get involved and explore UMBC. It's only as fun as you make it to be.

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: One of the most important things I've learned in college is to realize when it's time to let something go. I like to act like Super Woman, but I just can't do everything. Letting go of something doesn't mean you've failed. BALANCE is key.

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: God, optimism, smiles and jokes. Oooh, and most definitely chocolate.

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: My favorite spot on campus is wherever there are free UMBC shirts.

BONUS VIDEO QUESTION: What else would you like to share? Ask yourself a question and answer it.

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