Do you have school spirit? Does school spirit even exist at a place like UMBC? Rate your choice on a scale from 1 to 10. Remember, there isn’t a right or wrong answer.

UMBC may not be a traditionally spirited school, but I find that school pride comes in different forms. Perhaps, this is because of the high research background, the vastly different culture, or some other intervening cause. Here’s how you might rank your experience:

If you have no idea what school spirit is at UMBC, then you might rate your answer as a 1. If on the other hand, you have a pretty clear explanation of school pride, then you might rate your answer as a 10. Explain how you rated the level of school pride you have at UMBC.

Starting tips and things to think about…

Why did you make the decision to go to UMBC?
What choices do lead you to UMBC?
How do you spend your spare time?
Would you improve something about UMBC if you could?
Where did you come from before?
Where do you think you want to go after UMBC?