Real People Profiles: Melissa Hom
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.
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 2 years!
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Member of College Democrats and Hispanic Latino Student Union, Assistant Director of the Office of Community and Governmental Affairs in SGA and a STRiVEr.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I encourage students to get involved in the community and on-campus.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I love everything I am involved in and if I had more time I would definitely be a part of so much more. I love going to College Democrats meetings because I love to listen to everyone talk and debate about different things, and they always have great things to say. They also have had some great speakers in the past and I’m excited for what they have in store for this semester.
Hispanic Latino Student Union is one of the clubs that always makes you feel welcome, even if you are not of Hispanic or Latino descent. We have a lot of different people that are a part of the club that are not Hispanic or Latino but are interested in our culture. We also throw awesome events! El Encuentro in the fall and Sazonate in the spring, both of which include lots of salsa, meringue, bachata as well as free food!
And of course one of my favorite things is OCGA and SGA in general. Office of Community and Governmental Affairs helps students get involved in the community and we also lobby in Annapolis. Right now, we’re doing some pretty great things that I am so excited for everyone to be a part of and I am so excited to start this semester as the new assistant director! What I love about SGA as a whole is the connections I’ve made and people I’ve met. Everyone there is so completely great and really wants to help students do whatever they think needs to be done on campus, and they’re all really funny people too. I’m so glad I am a part of such a great community.
Hispanic Latino Student Union is one of the clubs that always makes you feel welcome, even if you are not of Hispanic or Latino descent. We have a lot of different people that are a part of the club that are not Hispanic or Latino but are interested in our culture. We also throw awesome events! El Encuentro in the fall and Sazonate in the spring, both of which include lots of salsa, meringue, bachata as well as free food!
And of course one of my favorite things is OCGA and SGA in general. Office of Community and Governmental Affairs helps students get involved in the community and we also lobby in Annapolis. Right now, we’re doing some pretty great things that I am so excited for everyone to be a part of and I am so excited to start this semester as the new assistant director! What I love about SGA as a whole is the connections I’ve made and people I’ve met. Everyone there is so completely great and really wants to help students do whatever they think needs to be done on campus, and they’re all really funny people too. I’m so glad I am a part of such a great community.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: I think the most important thing I have learned while here is to make UMBC yours. I know everyone hears that a lot, but it’s so important to make the most of these 4 years because like high school, you’re going to remember these next years for the rest of your life. The friends you make, the classes you love, the events you go to, the awesome collection of free t-shirts you have, all of these things will be with you forever. When you look back on these things you want to be able to say “I helped make this happen” or “That’s why you should never forget your parking permit.” These are the years that will define who we are and what we make of ourselves, so I say live it up while you can.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Concerts, pizza, musicals, volleyball, television, ukuleles, music, baseball, singing and board games!
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: My favorite spot on campus is probably the volleyball courts near Chesapeake because I don’t have to walk all the way to Walker to play!
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Posted: March 28, 2012, 2:49 PM