UMD: Short Answer Questions
Our President’s Promise allows students to engage in special experiences that complement the academic curriculum and offer opportunities for extraordinary personal growth outside of the classroom. Getting to know you better will help us understand what opportunities may interest you most. To tell us more about yourself, please complete the following sentences in 20 words or fewer, using only the space provided.

25-word version
In addition to my major, my academic interests include (160 characters) economics...

28-word version
I felt like a mentor when (160 characters) I was a teaching assistant...

28-word version
My favorite thing about last Tuesday was (160 characters) that I watched "Bourne Legacy..."

26-word version
My career goals are (160 characters) to be part of an international sports organization...

25-word version
My favorite place I have visited is (160 characters) the Alps in Switzerland...

27-word version
When I hear about the environment I think (160 characters) that we, including myself, are not able to consciously consider the repercussions of our actions...

26-word version
One time I led a (160 characters) lacrosse team of free agents...

18-word version
The most interesting fact I ever learned from research was (160 characters) that eating a lot of eggs in a short period of time increases the chances of getting diabetes.

25-word version
The one thing I never expected to gain from doing community service was (160 characters) to be sneered at and scolded...

28-word version
I am unstoppable when (160 characters) I am immersed in activities of my interests...