Real People Profiles: Joshua Massey
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: Joshua Massey
Hometown: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Major: Computer Science
A: Years ago, my father, like myself, attended UMBC and was an active member in the Student Government Association. He served as Vice President for Minority Affairs within SGA. His most important memory of his time in SGA was when he rallied many of the African American students to students to protest the development of the land they played flag football on. They lost their battle and the administration (including then-Vice Provost Hrabowski) saw that the Engineering Building was constructed. The irony of this is that I am a STEM major.
Hometown: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Major: Computer Science
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This is my second semester at UMBC
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am a Senator in the Student Government Association. I am also a member of the Pep Band, the Christian group "Salvation & Praise," and a Winter 2014 STRiVE'r.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: A dedicated student, a diligent worker, and a thoughtful friend 🙂
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I enjoy being able to network with other students, alumni, faculty, and staff. I find it interesting that so many people from various backgrounds can come together to share ideas effectively. I value being able to experience the world through the eyes of others without having to travel far.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most memorable thing I have learned here thus far is that your experience here is what you make it. You can stay in your room and study all you want, but will have missed out on all that the University has to offer. Even if there isn't a program, initiative, or student organization here that is "for you" there are many resources here to pursue your interests with like-minded people.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Learning new things, gospel music, Facebook, and CBS's "NCIS"
Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?
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Posted: February 18, 2014, 8:03 PM