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: Ihuoma Njoku
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my fourth semester at UMBC!
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am currently the Public Relations Chair of our campus' chapter of Oxfam (Oxfam Club UMBC). I am also an active member in the Pre-Medical Society's Events Committee and the SGA Department of Health and Wellness.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Stimulate people to be engaged in what is going on around them.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I really enjoy planning events and participating in discussions that allow people to show off their interests outside of class or to think about long-term issues. Most times, we are so focused on our schedules that we forget that there is life outside of our dorm rooms, or even outside of the UMBC loop. So when I can involve people in looking beyond UMBC or be involved with people who want to see changes, I am excited and I enjoy those experiences.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most important thing I have learned is that there are opportunities to do anything on campus; you can make your own organization, you can volunteer, you can do research and you can do whatever else to surround yourself with people very similar to you or with people very different from you. It is most important to expand your horizons so that you know your likes and dislikes, and what for you or what doesn't.
It is also important to make the best of the college years. I've been here for two years and I'm surprised at how fast time has gone by. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved on campus and meet new people, but until you seek them out, you aren't likely to find them. (Participating in STRiVE, ASB and joining student organizations are great ways to do this!)
It is also important to make the best of the college years. I've been here for two years and I'm surprised at how fast time has gone by. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved on campus and meet new people, but until you seek them out, you aren't likely to find them. (Participating in STRiVE, ASB and joining student organizations are great ways to do this!)
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Interesting Facts! My goal is to be able to hold a meaningful conversation with anyone about anything or to know enough to be on Jeopardy!
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: The Fireside Lounge is also a really nice place to relax in the Commons. There some great views of Baltimore from the sixth floor in the library. And then there's an amphitheater behind the Fine Arts building!
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