Your Take
Karen Darley ’92
“The student newspaper, The Mass Media, gave me a chance to become a journalist, as well as hone my interviewing skills. I valued the opportunity and still have clips of my published articles. As a commuter student, being on the newspaper made me feel part of the UMass Boston community.”
Chloe McDowell ’12
“Through student government, I connected with amazing people and developed deep friendships while working to improve campus life and advocate for students, clubs, and organizations. The Queer Student Center helped me find comfort in who I am and discover—and eventually embrace—my identity as a queer, transgender person. I am thankful every day for the joy and meaningful conversations I experienced.”
John Rouillard ’90
“The physics and engineering clubs became a place to drop off heavy coats and backpacks and spend the day between classes. Professors from nearby departments would often stop by for a coffee break and to chat with students, which frequently turned into impromptu group tutoring sessions. The social community we built remains one of my fondest memories of UMass Boston.”
Joe Miller ’14
“As a lacrosse and cross country/track athlete, I spent many hours in the Clark Athletic Center weight room. As a student athlete, I learned resilience and commitment—skills I use in my professional career every day.”
David Manning ’15
I worked in several leadership roles on campus: member of the Undergraduate Student Government, orientation leader, Beacon Ambassador, and First-Year Leadership Institute Mentor. It was a pleasure to engage, support, and collaborate with prospective and current students in these roles.”
In addition to joining registered student organizations and clubs, some alumni, like Elizabeth Paden ’81, G’87, took advantage of the CPR trainings and unique archaeology digs in Boston. The campus daycare was essential for Anna Goodwin ’77 to maintain her coursework, and access to a shared piano on campus brought joy to her and her classmates.
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