Real People Profiles: Narges Fekri Ershad
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: Narges Fekri Ershad
Hometown: Maryland for the last 6 years, and Tehran, Iran before then!
Major: Sociology, Gender and Women's studies.
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: It's my 4th year!
A: A great way to make a difference on campus is joining student organization of your choice, work with them and make a change through that. Making changes can look different! It can be a cultural show or event or an activist project! In my time as an officer and president of the Persian Student Association, I worked with others to introduce the amazing Persian culture to our campus. By being part of WILL, our activist group, I was able to make positive social changes on campus. From chalking on academic row about sexual assault to running a pay equity bake sale and raising awareness about these issues. Start small and move up! Join a group now start making a difference in your campus and out.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Make sure you do these before you graduate: Look in to URCAD (undergraduate research creative and achievement day) and STRIVE leadership retreat, take a walk around Pig Pen Pond, sit at the physics balcony on a breezy afternoon, and eat lunch at the little court yard right next to Lecture Hall 2, it's a great spot for some "you" time! ( take the stairs up and you will be surprised). Also always remember "Being confident and believing in your own self-worth is necessary to achieving your potential." Sheryl Sandberg
Hometown: Maryland for the last 6 years, and Tehran, Iran before then!
Major: Sociology, Gender and Women's studies.
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: It's my 4th year!
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Resident Assistant in Harbor Hall(HH!), student staff at Visual Arts Department,Co-leader of Women Involved in Learning and Leadership (WILL) , student, friend and a STRiVER.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Paraprofessional staff member, activist, Student Organization officer, achiever, student, friend, helper, believer.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I enjoy being a Retriever and all the opportunities that I received by being a UMBC family member. From being a resident Assistant to a member of HH crew to being an activist on campus.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: To me, the most important and memorable thing is that you can Make UMBC Yours, and your college experience in whole a unique one. Get involved! Leave your "paw" being and knowing that you have made a difference at your time on UMBC campus is the greatest feeling! Take advantage of all the opportunities that there are on campus. Ask questions and find your passion on campus and take it beyond here!
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: To me, the most important and memorable thing is that you can Make UMBC Yours, and your college experience in whole a unique one. Get involved! Leave your "paw" being and knowing that you have made a difference at your time on UMBC campus is the greatest feeling! Take advantage of all the opportunities that there are on campus. Ask questions and find your passion on campus and take it beyond here!
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: A great way to make a difference on campus is joining student organization of your choice, work with them and make a change through that. Making changes can look different! It can be a cultural show or event or an activist project! In my time as an officer and president of the Persian Student Association, I worked with others to introduce the amazing Persian culture to our campus. By being part of WILL, our activist group, I was able to make positive social changes on campus. From chalking on academic row about sexual assault to running a pay equity bake sale and raising awareness about these issues. Start small and move up! Join a group now start making a difference in your campus and out.
A: Life and living, smiles and laughter, colors and dresses, friendships and hangouts, walks and talks, rice and plain yogurt!
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: January 27, 2015, 5:46 PM