Real People Profiles: Curtis Schickner
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: East Windsor, New Jersey
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I am a junior (2+ years).
Q:What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A:Assistant Director of Finance and Operations in Student Government and Secretary of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I play baseball and am involved in many departments at UMBC. Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: My favorite role at UMBC is being a student-athlete. I enjoy competing against other schools and representing UMBC. I really enjoy working with student government and their finance and operations department. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has given me many opportunities to work with students from other colleges and universities. I get the most satisfaction out of mentoring an elementary school child from Baltimore City.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most important things that I’ve learned in college are to not regret your decisions, don’t let fear of embarrassment or failure stop you from achieving something, and lend a hand to someone in need of help or guidance.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: UMBC Athletics.
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: One of my favorite moments at UMBC happened during my freshman year. My friends and I woke up early the day of a huge snowstorm on campus. We went sledding on every hill on campus before the rest of campus woke up. It’s spontaneous moments and activities that make the best college memories.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most important things that I’ve learned in college are to not regret your decisions, don’t let fear of embarrassment or failure stop you from achieving something, and lend a hand to someone in need of help or guidance.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: UMBC Athletics.
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: One of my favorite moments at UMBC happened during my freshman year. My friends and I woke up early the day of a huge snowstorm on campus. We went sledding on every hill on campus before the rest of campus woke up. It’s spontaneous moments and activities that make the best college memories.
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Posted: November 17, 2010, 9:16 AM