Real People Profiles: Hamza Siddiqui
I’m 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: Hamza Siddiqui
Hometown: Columbia, MD.
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I'm a second semester…freshman!
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I'm currently a First Year Ambassador for SGA Senate and a member of the First Year Council.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I work to empower and engage, educate and be educated. And stretchlimitationsasmuchasIcan.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I enjoy the fact that I get the opportunity to interact with so many interesting people; people who are mentors and peers, friends and colleagues. The insights and commentaries I've had a chance to share have been deep and absurd, each enjoyable. And a gratifying part of my role is seeing the tangible impact it has, in the lives of people, be it on campus or community.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: I've learned not to take myself too seriously and that, contrary to what I believe, I don't know everything. And, every now and then, a little ridiculousness and spontaneity is necessary.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: So many things: Disney movies, The Daily Show, blueberries, chick fil-A milkshakes, David Hoffman, Fifa, adjectives.
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: I've been here for a little over half a year, and already I've had experiences, friendships and memories that are too numerous to count; I can only hope my brain is prepared for the remaining years at UMBC.
I believe that the UMBC experience is truly what you make it. Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and explore a little. And if you want to do something do it; if you want to stand for something, stand for it; if you want to be yourself, by all means, be yourself.
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Posted: February 20, 2011, 6:22 PM