Real People Profiles: Tatiana Bradshaw
We're 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: Tatiana Bradshaw
Hometown: Sykesville, MD
Major: History, Ancient Studies, and Secondary Education
Hometown: Sykesville, MD
Major: History, Ancient Studies, and Secondary Education
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 3 years
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am the current Desk Manager of Potomac Hall, and the Vice President of Programming for (seb).
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I help students have a better experience at UMBC!
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I love working with people. In both of my positions, I get to work with some of the most talented individuals I have ever met. Residential Life is a lot harder than it looks, and the workers who are there put their heart and soul into their position. My desk staff this year have all been amazing and they are great at what they do! (seb) also has a great group of workers who get to put their passion for the school into everything that they do. The planning that goes on takes a lot of work, and the people who work on (seb) are some of the hardest working people that I know.
And not only do I get to work with the hardest working people ever on this campus (seriously. They really are the hardest working), I get to help other students create a new college experience as great as my own. Transferring in here a few years ago was hard until I got involved with (seb). Being involved on campus has been an amazing experience, and has allowed me to have my own college family.
So if you are trying to find your niche, come to the student orgs space. Go to the Student Involvement Center. Come to Involvement Fest. You will find where you belong, and you will be forever changed because of it.
And not only do I get to work with the hardest working people ever on this campus (seriously. They really are the hardest working), I get to help other students create a new college experience as great as my own. Transferring in here a few years ago was hard until I got involved with (seb). Being involved on campus has been an amazing experience, and has allowed me to have my own college family.
So if you are trying to find your niche, come to the student orgs space. Go to the Student Involvement Center. Come to Involvement Fest. You will find where you belong, and you will be forever changed because of it.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most important thing that I have learned at UMBC is that you need to do what you need to do for you. It is not about making the most popular decision sometimes, or the one that helps someone else out. I am not saying to take other people's opinions lightly, but you need to do what you need to do to make yourself happy. So if that means changing your major, change it. If that means getting involved in a club that none of your friends are in, go for it. You need to make yourself happy in your college experience, and make it your own!
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Playing music, reading, watching Netflix, sweatpants, and chocolate. Everyone loves chocolate. AND UMBC!!!!!!
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: Free food is everywhere. And it really isn't that hard to find. Lots of student events give out free food, and it's usually really good. (Breakfast and Bingo is every other week, and it's free breakfast. 100% free).
Also, while I may not have been here for 4 years because of transferring, this school has been my home for the past 3 years. Thank you to everyone who made it feel like home! Shoutouts to (seb) and Potomac Hall!!!!!!!
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Posted: May 8, 2013, 7:04 AM