Real People Profiles: Chisom G. Ebinama

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:05:00 -0400
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: Chisom G. Ebinama

Hometown: Fulton, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: I have been at UMBC for about 2 and half years; prior to that, I went to a 2 year college where I schooled for a year.

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

A: Student Government Association (SGA) Senator and a Resident Assistant (RA)

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

A: Facilitating a positive student experience at UMBC while creating a platform for them to be heard.

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

A: I very much enjoy interacting with diverse people with similar or broader knowledge on campus, academic and social spectrum of life. I also like reaching out to students who are eager to contribute positively to their community as well as to their personal growth.

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

A: I have learned that in order to excel in college, one need to be determined, focused and be willing to face and overcome challenges.

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

A: Table Tennis

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 two places that come to mind upon reading the above question—one is the 5th floor of the library where I very much recommend to anyone that is eager to study without any distractions. My second favorite spot would be the SGA common space, where I would be spending most of my time when I am less occupied.

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