Real People Profiles: Deepak Mishra
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: Deepak Mishra
Hometown: Germantown, Maryland
Major: Mathematics
A: One of the most interesting stories I can think of is when I got confused between one of my advisors and his twin brother. I sat with his twin bother and started talking about classes for the upcoming semester and all. When our meeting was done, he asked me, "Are you sure I am your advisor?" Then he revealed that he has a twin!
Hometown: Germantown, Maryland
Major: Mathematics
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 7th semester
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Data Analyst, LETS GO Boys and Girls
Grader, Multivariable Calculus
Grader, Multivariable Calculus
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: President of UMBC Hindu Students Council and Actuarial Students Association
and Member of UMBC Wrestling and Club Tennis
and Member of UMBC Wrestling and Club Tennis
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: My roles involve a lot of teamwork, networking, and being conscientious and extroverted.
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 at UMBC is to keep looking for opportunities around you. There are so many things in terms of meeting with professionals, getting involved in student organizations, sports activities; anything fun one could think of is happening around the campus. It's just a matter of showing interest and being involved in it.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Roller coaster rides.
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 21, 2014, 2:37 PM