UMBC Week Seven: Uwem Eshietedoho - AmericaEast.com

Q:: Three things I can't live without...
A:: God. Family. Money. 

Q:: Why I chose UMBC...
A:: I chose UMBC because I liked the diversity of the school.

Q:: Favorite class and why...
A::  My favorite class is philosophy because it opens up my mind to new things.

Q:: One thing I have learned at UMBC that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A:: I cannot control every facet of my life.

Q:: Other than playing in the NBA, my dream job is...
A::  My dream job is being a FBI agent.

Q:: Other than my parents, the person who has had the most influence on me is and why...
A:: The person who had the most influence on me is my middle school basketball coach.

Q:: The best thing about being a UMBC Retriever is...
A:: The best thing about being a UMBC Retriever is mingling with all the other athletes.

Q:: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A:: The most memorable moment as an athlete was winning the City Championship my sophomore year in High School.

Q:: What I did this week as a student...
A:: I had classes, practices and a game this past Thursday night.  I also have two exams coming up that I have been studying for.

Q:: What I did this week as an athlete...
A:: We played Boston University and Hartford University.

Q:: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A:: My advice for a young student athlete is that school should always come first.  You can not play your sport if you do not have good enough grades. 

Q:: Why I am looking forward to the America East Men’s Basketball Championship at Agganis Arena in Boston on March 2-4...
A::We have the chance to advance to the NCAA Tournament.