Hometown: Norristown, Pennsylvania
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my 4th semester here at UMBC.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am a Resident Assistant in Harbor Hall.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Resident Assistant, community builder, listener, friend, prankster, goofball and fried food enthusiast.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I enjoy proving to my residents and other UMBC students that this campus is not boring, like everyone claims. There is always something to do around campus; whether it be in your building, planned by (seb) or an impromptu round of HvZ- there is almost never a dull moment at UMBC, at least not while I'm around! Everyday should be an adventure! So take a break from your busy schedule and do something silly, do something that scares you; do something extraordinary!
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: This might not be the most inspiring or academic response; HOWEVER, it certainly proved to be one of the most memorable moments I have ever had at UMBC. In January 2011 I attended STRiVE and it was an all around wondrous experience that I will always carry with me. During the snow storm that entrapped all fifty-something of us, Jeff Cullen read all of these rampant college students a bedtime story. All of us, from different walks of life, gathered 'round Mr. Cullen and were bonded together by one of his favorite books as a child. We all then discussed some of the silly stories that our parents told us when we were little- all from different cultures, and even languages, but they all had similar life lessons to be learned; which brought us all even closer.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Deep fried oreos
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: There are countless little gems that I have found around campus and they are wonderful, cozy little nooks to have lunch, read a book or just relax. The amphitheater behind the Fine Arts building- HUGE concrete steps where I have watched many interesting performances and had great lunches with my friends on nice days. Pig Pen Pond- sounds kind of yucky simply based off the name but is, in fact, quite the opposite; a quiet pond that makes you feel miles away from campus when you're actually just outside the loop.
I'm not going to divulge ALL of my secrets, but I encourage you to go on a little adventure and find a little gem of your own!
I'm not going to divulge ALL of my secrets, but I encourage you to go on a little adventure and find a little gem of your own!
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