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    <p><em>Once a month, we’ll profile one of the amazing Phonathon students working in UMBC’s call center. This week, say hello to student caller <strong>Shannon</strong><strong>, class of 2016.</strong></em></p>
    <p>Shannon is from Montgomery County, MD, and is working toward a degree in political science with a minor in psychology. We sat down with Shannon to get to know her a little better and here’s what we learned:</p>
    <p><strong>Q: Why did you choose to come to UMBC?</strong></p>
    <p>A: I chose UMBC because I believe it is an academically strong campus. Also, when I visited for the first time I automatically fell in love with the campus and believed that I could really see myself being a part of the UMBC community.</p>
    <p><strong>Q: What activities do you enjoy outside of class?</strong></p>
    <p>A: Outside of class I take advantage of many activities UMBC has to offer. One thing offered is volunteering opportunities such as BARCS. BARCS is an animal shelter located in Baltimore and I try to visit as much as I can on Sundays. I really enjoy being able to get away from schoolwork and being able to relax by walking/playing with dogs. I also enjoy the fact that I am helping bettering an animal’s life.</p>
    <p><strong>Q: What do you like best about being a student caller?</strong></p>
    <p>A: What I like best about being a student caller is talking with alumni and listening to their experiences here at UMBC. A lot has changed since some alumni have graduated and updating them on how much our campus has improved makes me proud to go to school here.</p>
    <p><strong>Q: What are your plans after graduation?</strong></p>
    <p>A: Hopefully, I plan to continue on to law school and become a lawyer.</p>
    <p><strong>Q: What do you enjoy most now that you’re here?</strong></p>
    <p>A: I very much enjoy our school spirit and sense of community. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and I feel right at home here.</p>
    <h2><a href="http://phonathon.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learn more about the UMBC Phonathon!</a></h2><br>   </div>
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  <Title>Meet Your Student Callers: Shannon, Class of 2016</Title>
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    <p><em>Once a month, we’ll profile one of the amazing Phonathon students working in UMBC’s call center. This week, say hello to student caller <strong>Shannon</strong><strong>, class of 2016.</strong></em></p>
    <p>Shannon is from Montgomery County, MD, and is working toward a degree in political science with a minor in psychology. We sat down with Shannon to get to know her a little better and here’s what we learned:</p>
    <p><strong>Q: Why did you choose to come to UMBC?</strong></p>
    <p>A: I chose UMBC because I believe it is an academically strong campus. Also, when I visited for the first time I automatically fell in love with the campus and believed that I could really see myself being a part of the UMBC community.</p>
    <p><strong>Q: What activities do you enjoy outside of class?</strong></p>
    <p>A: Outside of class I take advantage of many activities UMBC has to offer. One thing offered is volunteering opportunities such as BARCS. BARCS is an animal shelter located in Baltimore and I try to visit as much as I can on Sundays. I really enjoy being able to get away from schoolwork and being able to relax by walking/playing with dogs. I also enjoy the fact that I am helping bettering an animal’s life.</p>
    <p><strong>Q: What do you like best about being a student caller?</strong></p>
    <p>A: What I like best about being a student caller is talking with alumni and listening to their experiences here at UMBC. A lot has changed since some alumni have graduated and updating them on how much our campus has improved makes me proud to go to school here.</p>
    <p><strong>Q: What are your plans after graduation?</strong></p>
    <p>A: Hopefully, I plan to continue on to law school and become a lawyer.</p>
    <p><strong>Q: What do you enjoy most now that you’re here?</strong></p>
    <p>A: I very much enjoy our school spirit and sense of community. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and I feel right at home here.</p>
    <h2><a href="http://phonathon.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learn more about the UMBC Phonathon!</a></h2><br>   </div>
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