Real People Profiles: Jackie Stelmaszczyk

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:05:00 -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: Jackie Stelmaszczyk

Hometown: Baltimore City, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my fourth and last year at UMBC.

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

A: I prefer Queen of the Universe, but other than that, here are some of the positions that I hold:
Sisterhood Development Chairman for Phi Mu Fraternity for Women
Resident Assistant in Walker Avenue Apartments
Orientation Peer Adviser
Peer Teacher for IHU Courses for First-Year Students

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

A: I'm a Jack(ie) Of All Trades, doing everything and anything I can to make everyone love UMBC as much as I do. (Although I have a hard time staying within my word limits...)

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

A: In every UMBC role I have, I am able to interact with different populations. Still, in each group there is such a great spirit and energy. This energy is what has made me love UMBC so much. And I hope that, while in my roles, I am able to pass that love for UMBC onto other members of UMBC!

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

A: Approaching graduation, I know the most important thing I have learned at UMBC is to take advantage of each and every moment you have here. If I could relive my UMBC experience, I would in a heartbeat. It breaks my heart to think I won't be a UMBC student anymore after this May. But still, I am proud that one day soon I will be able to call myself a UMBC alumni.

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

A: To-do lists! I don't thin I could function without my planner and to-do lists. They keep me organized, happy, and able to be everywhere I need to be on-time and smiling! :)

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: During the school year, I find myself practically living on the first floor of the AOK library. Its the perfect spot for any studying needs. Plenty of table space, lots of computers, and there are always people there to study with... or to take study breaks with!