Real People Profiles: Jermeiah Brickey

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:38:00 -0500
real-people-profiles

Name: Jermeiah Brickey

Hometown: Seabrook, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: I’ve been at UMBC since Fall 2007.

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

A: Inter-Fraternity Council President

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity President

UMBC Rugby Social Chair

UMBC Choice Program Volunteer

UMBC Ambassador Program

UMBC Woolie

Telecommunications Systems Intern (UMBC BWTech)

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

A: Most prominently, I am a huge advocate for Greek Life.

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

A: I love creating and coordinating events for student life. I’ve put together some events in the past few years, such as the Miss Minerva Talent Pageant and Dance-a-Thon, that have brought a lot of fun to campus and spotlight some of our amazing talent.

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

A: More than anything I’ve learned that college, and life as a whole, is just what you make it. Every bad day I’ve ever had in or out of class has been of my own making. College is a maturing experience that helps you to realize that every day is a chance to be awesome—you just have to decide that’s exactly what you’re going to do.

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

A: Smiling, regardless of the thousands of reasons not to. Shake it off brother, there are kids out there with no water.

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: Not enough people stop to enjoy the rock garden. Slow down and check it out next time on the way to the RAC.