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: Kelly Robier
Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
Major: I am a Political Science and Media & Communication Studies Double Major.
A: I love going to CERA and walking around by myself just to center myself and think. CERA is the Conservation and Environmental Research Area located past the research park near Pig Pen Pond. I can also be found in the (seb) office, where I spend most of my time during the week when I'm not in class.
Name: Kelly Robier
Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
Major: I am a Political Science and Media & Communication Studies Double Major.
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I'm a second semester sophomore.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I'm an event programmer for the Student Events Board (seb) and I also work as a teaching assistant for Science of Water.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Leader, friend, sarcasm supplier, event programmer, and cow artist.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I LOVE working with (seb) and getting to know everyone that comes out to our events and working with our amazing and dedicated committee members! After joining (seb) I really felt like I had found my place on campus and I love being able to help put on events that bring people together. And cows, I like drawing cows.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: Ask questions! Whether it's to your professor in or out of class or to get to know someone. You never know the answer until you ask. Just asking someone in a class their name can lead to an amazing friendship!
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: The news, Harry Potter, the Frozen soundtrack, chocolate, and ZUMBA!
Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?
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