Real People Profiles: Agnes Buanya

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:35:00 -0400
real-people-profiles

I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty and staff, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.

Name: Agnes Buanya

Hometown: Accra, Ghana/Liverpool, England/ Elkridge, Maryland

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: 3 years.

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

A: The eternal cheerleader who wants to see everyone succeed.

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

A: I love feeling like I have made a difference in other people’s lives and on our campus. It makes life much more fulfilling.

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

A: I have learned that there are many many opportunities and a lot of people who want to help you. As college students we have the tendency to believe we can do it ourselves and not seek help but now I have learned that people want to be a part of your transition into the “real world.”

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

A: Using laughter to get through it all.

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 place on campus is in any of the study rooms in the library. It may sound boring but sometimes when my life gets too “loud,” I like to go to one of the rooms and just sit. You will also catch me on any given Sunday having a relaxing study session.