Real People Profiles: Sarah Swatski

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:40:00 -0400
real-people-profiles

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: Sarah Swatski

Hometown: Bel Air, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: Since August 2011.

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

A: I am the President of Tau Sigma National Transfer Honor Society and Secretary of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.

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

A: Mathematics student, Advocate for Transfer Students, Leader, Friend.

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

A: I enjoy being a leader on campus and being involved in different organizations. Through my involvement I have gotten to know many people on campus. I also enjoy the variety of courses I have taken as I have learned so much from them.

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

A: There are so many activities and clubs on campus you can get involved with. You will meet new people, learn a lot about yourself, and have a lot of fun!

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

A: Country music, chocolate, hiking, mystery novels,...

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: When the weather is nice there are so many great places to sit outside, like the benches by the pond by Undergraduate admissions. Also, the third floor of the Commons is pretty nice!