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: Frank Salah
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Major: I am double majoring in Information Systems and Political Science. I am double minoring in Judaic Studies and International Affairs.
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my 4th year and final semester.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am a Campus Entrepreneur Initiative Intern and a Tzedek (Social Justice) Engagement Intern for UMBC Hillel.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I network, connect people, and do Interfaith work.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I enjoy meeting new people, learning about them, and connecting people with other students and opportunities.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most memorable thing I learned at UMBC was that getting involved on campus in some way, shape, or form allows you to meet new people, have a great time while at UMBC, and helps you to grow professionally. If I had not become involved with AEPi, UMBC Hillel, and the Jewish Student Union (JSU), I would never have gone to Israel or done professional training in St. Louis. I would still act the same way I did my first year at UMBC, go to class, go home, and go to sleep.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Dr. Who, Puerto Rico (the board game), Settlers of Catan, The Martirx, and so much more.
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 I refer to it as "the J spot." It is typically a spot on the couches in the Commons, across fro Au Bon Pain. There have been days where I just sit there all day and don't do anything. It is a great spot because everyone walks by there, so it is never dull moment and I get to talk to everyone I know.
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