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: Shin-Yee Yu
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 4 semesters
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar, SGA Judge Advocate, Vice-Delegation Chairperson for Maryland Student Legislature, Tutor for the Learning Resource Center, OXFAM, Woolie
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I am involved in different organizations to learn more about myself and others.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I enjoy all of them! I really love all the organizations I am involved in. But most of all I like meeting interesting and intelligent people through these organizations.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: I have learned opportunities are always available for you at UMBC. You just have to have the courage to attempt it. In high school, talking to people I didn’t know or being involved in different activities terrified me. I definitely wanted college to be a different experience. I came into UMBC with an open attitude, wanting to meet people and be involved in everything. And because of the organizations and activities I have been involved in I have had so many meaningful experiences and met so many wonderful people. UMBC is a great place for stretching your limits and finding yourself.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Hello Kitty. When I was little, my dad stood in a long line to buy me limited editions of Hello Kitty dolls for my birthday. It was one of the best gifts I have every gotten. I also had a Hello Kitty watch and alarm clock which I loved. Basically, I am a Hello Kitty fanatic. But I don’t like cats that much.
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: UMBC is always full of people. It is very difficult to have alone time, especially if you live in a dormitory. Whenever I need some alone time, I like to escape to the library. On the third floor of the library, there is a little corner with a comfy couch. I like to sit there and do my homework or just relax with my music. It’s a nice place to hear my own thoughts.