Supporting The Whole Student

Transcript

Next up we’re heading to UMBC’s new Center for Well-Being to meet Cindy, a junior statistics major who came to UMBC from South Korea. Cindy is gonna tell us about the ways UMBC supports the whole student to make sure they feel healthy, welcome and cared for, Cindy you’re up.

– Thanks, Alex, hi, my name is Cindy Um. I’m from South Korea and I moved to Maryland about five years ago. When I was a child, I looked at the map and thought that I’d like to visit other countries and become a global person with diverse experiences. Thankfully, I have wonderful parents who always support my ideas actively and taught me to live independently. Coming to America was very big challenge, but the support of my parents and my childhood dream would motivated me. And I was happy to find a community at UMBC that supports whole students. One example is the Global Ambassadors Program, a part of our wonderful Center for Global Engagement, which provides so many resources for students. As an ambassador I can help other international students better understand university service, such as on campus support for academic achievement, preparation for future job interviews and on campus employment. Last summer I participate in a webinar and wrote a guide book for new college students, including useful tips for adjusting American cultures, about the difficulties that they faced in the past. That’s just one way UMBC takes care of students. UMBC also offers space programming and steps, support centers of wellness, spirituality and health, including our brand new Center for Well-Being. And there are also endless exciting event throughout the year, including Homecoming and the big carnival. Meeting new people and having fun gives me new vitality and motivation when I feel homesick. Not to mention the UMBC community always welcomes me and makes me feel like family. UMBC always makes me feel welcome and supported me whole person. If you dream of becoming a global talent, come to UMBC and make your dream come true. Alex, back to you.

– What a great story, Cindy, it’s incredible to hear about how you feel on such a caring community waiting for you at UMBC. And to know that those resources really do cover all the bases, it makes all the difference in the world. Well done, Cindy, thanks for sharing your story.