Real People Profiles: Ankur Vaidya
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: Ankur Vaidya
Hometown: Baltimore
Major: Biology and Psychology
A: Go outside when it's warm. It's wonderful to have a lively campus.
Hometown: Baltimore
Major: Biology and Psychology
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I'm a second semester sophomore
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am the Online Chair for Relay for Life. I also am a graphic designer for (seb) and a member of the Events and Seminars Committee for Global Medical Brigades.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Student, teacher, friend, leader, and planner.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I enjoy learning and seeing others learn. Development and overcoming of obstacles is always a sight to see.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: I've learned and grown quite a bit since being here, but if I had to pick one thing, it would be that to learn and develop, one cannot do it on one's own. Cooperation and collusion is almost always beneficial, whether it is in regard to studying or even completing an active project on campus. I used to always do things on my own, but I am more successful now that I am not afraid to ask questions when I don't know something. The sharing of knowledge is valuable for the bettering of society.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Optimism (within the bounds of pragmatism, of course).
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: March 10, 2014, 9:42 AM