Real People Profiles: Ben Ofori

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:33:00 -0400
real-people-profiles

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: Ben Ofori

Hometown: Silver Spring, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: I have been at UMBC for 3 years.

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

A: Student Government Association (SGA) Senator

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

A: Working to enact new ideas and policies for undergraduate students.

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

A: Meeting and conversing with students and fellow colleagues. It really allows me to understand what people really think about UMBC. I also enjoying working with my fellow senators in order to create a much better community on campus. Hearing different opinions on a certain policy, and reasonings as to why, allows me to think from a different stand point, rather than my own.

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

A: Write your notes down on paper, no seriously! Highlighting will be the death of you! especially if you are a Political Science Major. With 200 plus pages of reading a week, there is no way to fathom highlighting! Also, there is something out there for everyone, so go and find it!

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

A: 90's cartoons! The 90's are all that!

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: I recommend every Friday night should be Golden Gate Chinese food night! They have the best Szechuan Chicken in the town! Don't forget you can order Papa John's Pizza with Flex Dollars! Also, if you are looking to meet new people, head over to the Student Orgs space and drop a hello to anyone, they're all friendly!

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