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: Fialelei D.A. Matthews
Hometown: Largo, Maryland
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 3 years
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: SGA Senator, Black Student Union President, Student Assistant, Undergraduate Researcher, Impromptu Conversationalist
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Dreamer, Student, Dancer, Poet, Nerd
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: Experiencing new things and meeting new people.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: I learned that the dreams and aspirations that you have coming into your freshman year can change very quickly, and that's okay.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Humans vs. Zombies
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 friends and I make up games when we have nothing else to do. The best memories are made while playing games.
