Real People Profiles: Morgan Christina Thomas

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:54:00 -0500
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: Morgan Christina Thomas

Hometown: Severna Park, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my fifth semester at UMBC.

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

A: I am a Resident Assistant in Harbor Hall (5th North). I am also a Student Assistant in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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

A: Resident Assistant, Admissions Student Assistant, Cheer Captain, Research Assistant, Dancer, Diva Superstar!!

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

A: I most enjoy leading by example and inspiring others to become involved on campus. UMBC has so many amazing opportunities, so it is important for students to be involved academically and in extra-curricular activities in order to truly make UMBC theirs.

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

A: The most memorable thing that I have learned in college was shared by Dr. Hrabowski:
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."

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

A: Cattleman's Gold Barbecue Sauce at The Grill!!!

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: Did you know?: Harbor Café was really supposed to be a café/coffee shop when it was built. Now it is primarily used as a study and programming space for residents.

BONUS VIDEO QUESTION: What else would you like to share? Ask yourself a question and answer it.

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