Real People Profiles: Caitlynn Quinn

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:58:00 -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: Caitlynn Quinn

Hometown: Philadephia, PA

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my third semester at UMBC.

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

A: I am currently the Communications Coordinator for SGA. I am also a Leadership Consultant here on campus.

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

A: Spreading the word about leadership and the current work of SGA!

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

A: What I enjoy most about my roles at UMBC is that I feel like I am accomplishing something for my school and peers around me. Being involved in organizations has always brought a certain amount of satisfaction to me. I thoroughly appreciate the fact that I have been given so many opportunities at UMBC; and it's only the beginning of my second year here. Being a Leadership Consultant has given me the opportunity to reach out to students in a variety of ways. The thing I like most about being the Communications Coordinator is that I get to be involved in a few of the things that most interest me, in just one role. I am a Biology major, however I also really enjoy graphic design and marketing. Being the coordinator of Communications allows me to explore the other interests in my life. I've also always enjoyed Student Government, so being a part of SGA just feels right to me!

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

A: I came to UMBC not knowing a single person. After moving in to school, I was immediately intimidated by the idea that I was going to have to open up and step out of my comfort zone in order to meet new people and become involved here. One of the most important things I have learned is that you can't be afraid of new experiences. By stepping just a bit out of my comfort zone, I have met some of the most interesting people I know here. I have gotten involved in organizations I would have never expected myself to join; and I am constantly meeting new people. Sometimes you are going to take risks and they may fall short of what you anticipated the outcome to be. However, if just one of the risks you take ends up paying off, all of those other risks may just have been worth it.

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

A: the PHILLIES! I am a pretty huge Philadelphia Phillies fan. I really enjoy watching the sport, and going to the games is just so fun for me. I'm also a pretty big fan of pizza, watching football on Sundays, drawing, and fall weather. Sorry, I just felt the need to add some other things in there!

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: So my friends at UMBC have always made fun of me for "living under a rock". I've been told that I have literally not been exposed to anything in my lifetime. Most of these references are in regards to food. Hand me a slice of pizza or give me a bowl of chicken alfredo, and I'm satisfied. Over the past year, however, I have actually been exposed to many different types of new food. I'm proud to say that after all of these years, I have finally tried Sushi. I also discovered that coming to Maryland with a Philadelphia/Jersey accent causes much controversy. Ask me to say the word "class", and you'll see what I mean!

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

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