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Real People Profiles: Trent Bae

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: Trent Bae

Hometown: Cockeysville, MD


Major: Biology and Psychology double major


Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: I am a sophmore


Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: SGA Finance Board Representative
Patapsco Desk Staff
GMB: Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: I am always involved on campus. I love to keep myself busy.

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: I love working with others to benefit student and campus life.

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: The STRiVE 2014 Retreat was really fun! I got to meet tons of people and improve my leadership skills.


Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?

A: I have been a Finance Board Representative since my Freshman year. Along with other members, we are able to fund organizations to hold events. It is satisfying to allow organizations to reach their goals and to spread their interests.

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: Survivor!

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: Go to STRiVE!!!

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Posted: February 17, 2015, 9:23 AM